DEC busts internet fraud syndicate, nabs 77
THE Drug Enforcement Commission (DEC) has busted an internet fraud syndicate involving Golden Top Support Services resulting in the arrest of 77 suspects and seizure of 13,000 domestic and international sim cards. And the Commission says it has seized and forfeited to the state about K836 million in its recent operations. Speaking during a press…...
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Copper Queens will overturn Morocco tie – Kamanga
FAZ president Andrew Kamanga says the country has every reason to believe that the Copper Queens will overturn tables and qualify for the 2024 Paris Olympics this evening. Bruce Mwape’s side suffered a 2-1 defeat to Morocco at the Levy Mwanawasa Stadium on Friday night, and will have a huge mountain to climb this evening…....
State fails to file documents in Gulfstream case due to load-shedding
THE State has told the Lusaka Magistrates’ Court that it failed to file documents in a matter in which former defence permanent secretary Stardy Mwale and five others are charged with willful failure to comply with the law in relation to the procurement of the Gulfstream jet, due to load-shedding. In this matter, Mwale is…...
Mwale will fight again on August 10 – OQBP
ORIENTAL Quarries Boxing Promotions (OQBP) has revealed that Davy Mwale will defend his Africa Boxing Union (ABU) title for the second time on August 10, 2024. OQBP says the event, which will involve eight international bouts, will cost K970,000. Meanwhile, OQBP Director Promotions, Christopher Malunga says UPND needs to tame cadres who invaded the Government…...
It’s better to have available power that is not cheap – Kapala
MINISTER of Energy Peter Kapala says it is better for the country to have available power that is not cheap. And Kapala says government is looking at the option of restructuring debt owed to Oil Marketing Companies (OMCs). In a recent interview, Kapala said the whole southern region had increased electricity tariffs because of power…...
Olympic spot on the line as Queens face Morocco
THE Copper Queens play a decisive game in the Paris 2024 Olympic qualifiers tonight. Trailing 2-1 in the tie, Bruce Mwape’s ladies have a mountain to climb against Morocco at the Prince Moulay El Hassan Stadium in Rabat. Not since overcoming a stubborn Cameroon to clinch qualification to the 2020 Tokyo Olympics has the pressure…...
Kafwaya tells govt to reverse Mopani-IRH deal
Lunte PF MP Mutotwe Kafwaya says government must reverse the Mopani-IRH transaction and give the mine back to Zambians. Kafwaya laments that even Mines Minister Paul Kabuswe has failed to explain details of the deal that saw a transfer of Mopani shares to IRH. In an interview, Kafwaya said UPND rode on the “Bally will…...
Reckless police can destroy a govt; HH must watch out
THE Zambia Police Service has been a subject of mockery and ridicule in the past few days after it withdrew a police call out served on Copperbelt based Catholic Priest Fr Andrew Chewe Mukosa. This public condemnation is a continuation of the negative public sentiments that started when it was reported that the religious leader…...
Agro Fuel withholding diesel from local market – OMCAZ
THE Energy Regulation Board (ERB) says it has not received any reports that Agro Fuel is withholding diesel for local consumption while exporting the product. However, Oil Marketing Companies Association of Zambia (OMCAZ) president Dr Kafula says not only is Agro Fuel withholding diesel from the local market, it is exporting to the Democratic Republic…...
