Solve problems amicably, don’t kill each other, Mwila implores married couples
FAMILIES are Nations president Judith Mwila says couples must strive to resolve marital issues amicably rather than resorting to killing each other. On Thursday, police recorded a case in which a former bank employee, Mike Ilishebo, allegedly strangled and stabbed his wife to death before taking his own life. Additionally, on Friday, police detained the…...
MoF director, son deny murder charge
MINISTRY of Finance and National Planning Assistant Director Mildred Kasase and her son, Madiba Zulu, appeared before the Lusaka High Court yesterday and denied a charge of murder. Meanwhile, a couple accused of murdering their 14-year-old maid in August last year also appeared before the Lusaka High Court and denied the charge. In August last…...
Mushimba praises govt’s commitment to robust national energy agenda
GL Africa Energy (GLAE) Chief Executive Officer Dr Brian Mushimba has expressed his appreciation for the Zambian government’s commitment to advancing a robust national energy agenda. And Dr Mushimba says Ndola Energy, a subsidiary of GLAE, aims to generate 600 to 700 megawatts of power by 2030. During the Southern Africa Power Pool (SAPP) 56th…...
Parley speakers should maintain order without depriving citizens representation – LAZ
THE Law Association of Zambia (LAZ) says presiding officers in the National Assembly should ensure that they do not deprive citizens of representation while trying to maintain order in the House. And LAZ has urged government to superintend over a constitution reform agenda which is free from political contestation. Speaking when he featured on Diamond…...
VERBATIM: Lawyer questions Kapata’s competence
Kaluba: One of your complaints is that the publications meant that you were not fit to hold public office as a minister, isn’t it? Kapata: Yes, My Lady. Kaluba: Now, Honourable, if you didn’t know anything about such important issues under your ministry, would you say you were fit to hold that office? Kapata: I…...
TIZ welcomes ACC’s Online Anonymous Whistleblower System
TRANSPARENCY International Zambia (TI-Z) says it is excited about the launch of the Online Anonymous Whistleblower System (OAWS) as it will enable the public to participate in the fight against corruption. Last Thursday, the Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) launched the OAWS, which aims to protect the identity of whistleblowers. During the launch, ACC Vice Board Chairperson…...
HH is a great leader, he can’t learn anything from Lungu – Kavindele
FORMER vice-president Enock Kavindele says President Hakainde Hichilema is among the greatest leaders Zambia has had and cannot learn anything from his predecessor, Edgar Lungu. In response to Lungu’s recent remarks that political leaders should learn from his humility, Kavindele said people don’t want President Hichilema to follow the same path as Lungu in terms…...
State withdraws forgery case against Zindaba Soko
THE State has withdrawn the matter in which former Road Transport and Safety Agency chief executive officer Zindaba Soko and two others were charged with forgery and uttering false documents. In this matter, Soko was jointly charged with Ibrahim Mbongo, a student and Kelvin Smith Kisambira with three counts of forgery, uttering a false document…...
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Zesco maintains staggered load shedding in Lsk
ZESCO says it acknowledges the challenges faced during the previous week of staggered load-shedding programme in Lusaka, and now aims for improved adherence to the schedule. Zesco Spokesperson Matongo Maumbi says the power utility company has commenced the second week of the staggered load shedding programme in Lusaka, with some changes aimed at improving adherence…...
