NRFA collects K4 billion from toll gates
THE National Road Fund Agency (NRFA) has disclosed that it collected K4 billion from toll gates in 2024 against a target of K2.7 billion. Meanwhile, the Agency has urged motorists travelling to Eastern Province for the Ncwala Traditional Ceremony to acquire Electronic Toll Cards and minimise the anticipated traffic congestion at the three toll gates…...
Siavonga criminals rob Chinese nationals of K211,000 cash
POLICE in Siavonga have launched a manhunt for five criminals who attacked some Chinese nationals and their Zambian workers, getting away with K211,000 cash and four phones. Southern Province Police Commissioner Auxensio Daka confirmed the incident in a statement, saying the robbery happened at XL Waste Management Company around 20:00 hours on Tuesday. “Siavonga Police…...
High Court orders Chitotela to pay Azadi VAT on K6.5m debt
THE Economic and Financial Crimes Court, High Court Division, has ruled that former tourism minister Ronald Chitotela is legally bound to pay Value Added Tax (VAT) on the K6.5 million owed to Azadi Investment Limited for the construction of his house. This is in a matter where Azadi Investment Limited sued Chitotela in the Lusaka…...
I feel sorry for political parties, voters expect to be bought – Zaloumis
ELECTORAL Commission of Zambia Chairperson Mwangala Zaloumis says all political parties are guilty of vote buying and violence during elections. Speaking to journalists on the sidelines of a stakeholders meeting, Tuesday, Zaloumis said she feels sorry for political parties because voters actually expect to be paid. “It’s worrying for us as electoral practitioners, we’ve seen…...
Rising illegal mining activities contributing to pollution of water bodies – Nzovu
WATER Development and Sanitation Minister Collins Nzovu says the country has seen a rise in illegal mining activities in mineral-rich areas, which are contributing to the pollution of water resources. Presenting a ministerial statement on the pollution of water bodies caused by illegal mining, Tuesday, Nzovu said contaminated waste from illegal mining-related activities was often…...
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It’s a Joke of the century: FAZ presidential hopefuls blast electoral process
FAZ presidential aspirant Keith Mweemba has strongly condemned the decision by the FAZ Electoral Committee to disqualify candidates from participating in the upcoming elections, calling the move as “a joke of the century.” Mweemba, a seasoned lawyer, who is among the eight candidates that have been disqualified from challenging FAZ president Andrew Kamanga, expressed his…...
Let’s ensure youths have tools to create opportunities for themselves – VEEP
VICE-President Mutale Nalumango says policymakers should ensure that youths have tools and resources to create opportunities for themselves and their communities. Vice-President Nalumango says youth empowerment is an economic necessity to drive innovation, contribute to economic growth, and foster sustainability. Speaking during the inaugural committee of ministers meeting on youth development in Zambia, Tuesday, Vice-President…...
Katombola CDF committee chairperson innocent until proven guilty – Andeleki
KATOMBOLA UPND MP Clement Andeleki says Katombola CDF Committee Chairperson Sophia Jani is innocent until proven guilty. On Monday, the Anti-Corruption Commission arrested Jani for corrupt practices involving K190,000. In an interview, Tuesday, Adeleki said ACC was not a court, thus he was waiting for the court findings to establish what transpired. “This matter as…...