“Zuma can contest elections” ruling pleases Lungu
FORMER president Edgar Lungu has congratulated South Africa’s former president Jacob Zuma for winning a court bid to contest upcoming elections, saying Zambia must take a leaf out of that country’s book. Commenting on the South Africa’s Electoral Court’s decision that Zuma could contest upcoming elections as an uMkhonto weSizwe party candidate, in a Facebook…...
VERBATIM: Judge wonders whether Kapata understands English, as she avoids questions
Kaluba: So, if I heard you correctly, are you telling this Court that the Cabinet on which you sat was ignorant of these legal requirements and were not guided by the ministry of finance? Kapata: My Lady, I can’t answer on behalf of others. Kaluba: What about you yourself? Kapata: I won’t say anything. Judge…...
I want to double our economy – HH
PRESIDENT Hakainde Hichilema says he detests the size of the Zambian economy aims to double it during his tenure in State House. And EU Ambassador to Zambia Karolina Stasiak has described Zambia as a strategic partner for Europe in the areas of joint ventures, technology transfer or market expansion. Speaking during the EU-Zambia Business Forum…...
Chilabombwe food poisoning victims reach 105
THE number of people hospitalised in Chililabombwe district for suspected food poisoning has increased from 80 to 105. On Tuesday, it was reported that more than 80 people, among them a pregnant woman and some children were hospitalised in Chililabombwe district after consuming some chicken shawarma from Cribz restaurant. Police also arrested 36-year-old Bright Kapasa,…...
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Ndola cop shoots dead teenager as residents ransack mealie meal-laden truck
POLICE in Ndola have arrested their colleague, Inspector Sililo Inyambo, for allegedly shooting to death an 18-year-old who was trying to buy some mealie meal. According to a statement issued by Copperbelt Police Commissioner Peacewell Mweemba, Wednesday, Inspector Inyambo is alleged to have opened fire during a commotion at Mushili market on Tuesday as community…...
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1xBet and Safety for People on the Move: a new project for safe roads in Zambia
On March 26, 2024, a media briefing was held at the Government Complex in Lusaka dedicated to the launch of the Smart Driver Of The Month project by the responsible bookmaker 1xBet and the public organization Safety for People on the Move. The press conference was attended by government representatives, journalists, project partners, and other […]
Archbishop Milingo’s wife challenges tenant’s rights to Chilanga property
ARCHBISHOP Emmanuel Milingo’s wife, Maria Sung, has informed the Lusaka High Court that her husband is the legal owner of the Chilanga property currently rented by Luchards Investments Limited. Sung asserts that Zambia Helpers Society is not the rightful owner of the premises in question and lacks the authority to lease it to Luchards Investments…...
Herbalist in Esther Lungu’s case denies wrapping $400,000 in white clothe
A HERBALIST has testified before the Lusaka Magistrates’ Court, refuting claims made by former first lady Esther Lungu’s lawyer that she had wrapped US$400,000 in a white clothe along with herbal medicine. Elizabeth Phiri, 53, also denied using the alleged $400,000 to purchase a house in Libala and a Canter, as purportedly given to her…...
