State opposes Esther’s application to stay matter in which her flats face forfeiture
THE State has opposed an application by former first lady Esther Lungu to stay proceedings in a matter in which Director of Public Prosecutions Gilbert Phiri has asked the Economic and Financial Crimes Court (EFCC) to forfeit 15 double storey flats worth K24 million to the state because they are tainted properties. When the matter…...
Govt lost $20m due to upfront pricing of fuel, reveals AG
THE Auditor General’s Special Report on the procurement of petroleum products from 2019 to 2021 has revealed that in 2020, government made losses amounting to US$20,978,814 by engaging in a “questionable” upfront pricing with a company for the supply of fuel. And the Report revealed that the Ministry of Energy entered into a contract with…...
We’re expected to approve increase in Zesco tariffs by 9% this year – ERB
ENERGY Regulation Board (ERB) Director General Yohane Mukabe says this year, the board is expected to approve a nine per cent increment in Zesco tariffs and then a 14 per cent hike in 2025. And Mukabe says citizens can complain to the board if Zesco is not following the load shedding schedule. Meanwhile, Mukabe says…...
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Police interview Solochi on sexual assault allegations
POLICE have instituted investigations in the matter in which socialite Florence Solochi made allegations on Facebook that she is a victim of sexual assault. According to a statement, Tuesday, Police public relations officer Rae Hamoonga said Solochi was summoned for interviews in Kabwe, Tuesday, and that details would be availed once investigations were concluded. “The…...
BoZ takes over Investrust due to insolvency
THE Bank of Zambia (BOZ) says it has taken possession of Investrust Bank PLC with effect from Tuesday April 2, 2024. In a statement, Tuesday, BOZ explained that the possession of the bank had been necessitated by the shareholders’ failure to resolve its insolvency. “NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to Section 64 of the…...
Zambia’s top golfer finishes 4th at Moanda Open
ZAMBIA’s burgeoning golfer Sydney Wemba has settled for a fourth place finish at the just ended Moanda Open in Gabon, with a total score of one over 289. In an interview with Goal Diggers, Wemba said he was happy with his performance as he strived to do better this year. “What I can say is…...
Copper Queens no longer underdogs – Kamanga
FAZ president Andrew Kamanga says the women’s national team no longer carries the underdog tag and stands as one of the heavy weights on the continent heading into the final round of the Olympics qualifiers against Morocco this Friday. The Copper Queens will host Morocco at the Levy Mwanawasa Stadium in Ndola in the first…...
ZESCO denies building palace for Senior Chief Raphael Sikazwe Tafuna
ZESCO Company Limited has refuted claims that it constructed a palace in Isoka for Senior Chief Raphael Sikazwe Tafuna, asserting that the Chief had no authorisation from the company or government to occupy the house. This comes amidst a succession dispute between Sikazwe and Mathews Kakungu Siame for the Chieftainship. Spokesperson of the Lungu Royal…...
Umodzi Kum’mawa condemns Chief Chikwa’s arrest
UMODZI Kum’mawa has wondered why Chief Chikwa of the Senga speaking people of Chama District in Eastern Province has been arrested for cutting trees, when other chiefs perform the same activity without harassment in other regions. On Sunday, Chief Chikwa was arrested and formally charged for cutting timber in a game restricted area. Meanwhile, Minister…...
