Criminalising ‘insults’ sounds right, but there’re terrible consequences
WE have laws in this country that are either designed to repress dissent or are simply abused to achieve the same goal. The Public Order Act is one such legislation. Defamation of the president was another. When it was announced that defamation of the president had been abolished, the entire country thought progress was being…...
Don’t trust UPND on their promise to improve cost of living – Mundubile
MPOROKOSO PF MP Brian Mundubile says the only consistent thing about the UPND government is their inconsistency because they keep making new promises while failing to fulfil previous ones. On Tuesday, Chief Government Spokesperson Cornelius Mweetwa predicted a reduction in the cost of living, saying government was confident about 2025 due to an expected bumper…...
ZWW launches manifesto: “You can trust us, we were in govt and didn’t steal”
THE Zambia We Want has launched its party constitution and manifesto, encouraging Zambians to trust the movement as it includes individuals who once served in government and never stole public funds. And Zambia We Want acting Chairperson Richwell Siamunene says the party’s symbol, a trumpet, signifies an end of mediocre leadership and the beginning of…...
Lungu is not govt property, inquiry on his health mischievous – PF
PF faction deputy secretary general Brenda Nyirenda says it doesn’t make sense for government to inquire about former president Edgar Lungu’s health when he is no longer their property and they don’t offer him any support. On Tuesday, First Deputy Speaker Attractor Chisangano directed Health Minister Dr Elijah Muchima to update the nation on the…...
Govt can never create enough jobs for everyone – Nalumango
VICE-PRESIDENT Mutale Nalumango says the government can never create enough jobs to absorb every unemployed citizen. Meanwhile, President Hakainde Hichilema says his administration is committed to designing reforms which will improve the ease of doing business. Speaking during an interactive session at the third Private Sector Day Re-Run Meeting, Wednesday, Vice-President Nalumango said government jobs…...
UPND MPs shun Kafwaya’s cost of living debate
UPND members of parliament yesterday walked out of the National Assembly after Lunte PF MP Mutotwe Kafwaya raised a motion on the high cost of living. As Kafwaya moved his motion urging the government to take practical steps to reduce the cost of living, MPs on the right started walking out one by one, eventually…...
Court orders forfeiture of over $2.5m at ECO Bank held by Nigerians, Zambian national
THE Economic and Financial Crimes Court has ordered the forfeiture of over US$2.5 million held in seven bank accounts at ECO Bank Zambia Limited, belonging to some Nigerian nationals and a Zambian, to the state, as the funds are proceeds of crime. The judgement follows an application by Director of Public Prosecutions Gilbert Phiri to…...
ZNS officer allegedly attempts suicide by slitting his throat
A ZAMBIA National Service (ZNS) captain is battling for his life at Monze Mission Hospital after allegedly attempting to slit his throat with a military knife. Southern Province Police Commanding Officer Auxensio Daka identified the officer as 32-year-old Leroy Mumba, a captain at ZNS’ Monze Milling Plant “Monze Mission Hospital Police Post under Monze Police…...
PF writes to ACC, demands update on fuel, military procurement investigations
THE Patriotic Front, through its faction president Miles Sampa, has written to the Anti-Corruption Commission demanding an update on investigations into allegations of corruption concerning Agro Fuels and the military supply contract awarded to a Kenyan company, DLS Limited. In October 2023, the Commission announced that it was investigating corruption allegations regarding the contract awarded…...
With the news from America, Africans’ lives are at stake – World Bank
THIS news from the Americans is very significant for you as Zambians, across the continent, and lives are at stake, there’s no question about that, says World Bank Country Director Nathan Belete. And Belete says the World Bank has in the last three years allocated more funds to Zambia than anticipated, and there is a…...