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Court orders NHEF to repay “swindled” victims
THE Subordinate Court of the First Class for the Lusaka District has ordered Directors of the National Housing Empowerment Fund (NHEF) to repay victims who paid money for plots that were never allocated to them. In a joint statement by the Drug Enforcement Commission (DEC) and the National Prosecution Authority (NPA), the Court in a…...
Copper Queens set to face Malawi in friendlies
THE Football Association of Zambia (FAZ) has confirmed that the Zambia Women’s National Football Team will play two international friendly matches against Malawi during the upcoming FIFA window from February 17 to 26, 2025. FAZ General Secretary Reuben Kamanga noted that the friendlies were part of preparations for the highly anticipated Women’s Africa Cup of…...
I’m more eligible to contest than those sitting in FAZ – Kashala
FAZ presidential aspirant Adrian Kashala has told critics questioning his eligibility to contest elections to “continue hallucinating.” Kashala, a former FAZ general secretary, insists that he is more than qualified to challenge incumbent Andrew Kamanga, emphasising his extensive experience in football management since 2002. Speaking after successfully filing his nomination ahead of the FAZ elections…...
Munir’s address was supplementing govt’s efforts in fight against corruption, witness tells court
A WITNESS has told the Lusaka Magistrates’ Court that Munir Zulu was supplementing government’s efforts in the fight against corruption during an address where he is alleged to have defamed Dr Situmbeko Musokotwane, Charles Milupi and another. This is in a matter where Zulu is accused of making defamatory remarks against Finance Minister Situmbeko Musokotwane,…...
Police nab 6 suspects following death of taxi driver
POLICE in Western Province have arrested six male suspects in connection with the death of Nawa Sitwala, after he was assaulted by fellow inmates while in custody at Mongu Central Police. In a statement, Thursday, Western Province Police Commanding Officer David Chileshe said the victim sustained a cut on the head, another cut on the…...
Until there’s consensus from citizens, govt can’t initiate constitutional reforms – PS
MINISTRY of Justice Permanent Secretary for Legal Affairs Mwenya Bwalya says government is attending to a few recommendations by UN Special Rapporteur Irene Khan by considering the review of the cyber and public gathering bill during this year’s legislative session. And Bwalya says until there is a consensus from the people and their representatives, government…...
We acted within the law by not declaring Matero seat vacant – Parley
THE state has told the Constitutional Court that the National Assembly acted within the confines of the Constitution in not declaring the Matero Constituency seat vacant. This is in a matter where PF faction Secretary General Morgan Ng’ona has dragged the National Assembly to the Constitutional Court seeking a declaration that its failure to declare…...
We need substantial energy to achieve 3 million tonnes copper production – HH
PRESIDENT Hakainde Hichilema says there is need for substantial energy if the country is to achieve the three million tonnes copper production target per annum. And President Hichilema notes that there is limited space in which to deliver for those in the political arena. Speaking at the Zambia-Japan Business Forum in Tokyo, Thursday, President Hichilema…...
We’re only disbursing CDF upon request – Govt
MINISTRY of Local Government and Rural Development Permanent Secretary for Administration Maambo Hamaundu has revealed that the disbursement of CDF to constituencies is now based on requests. But Nkana Independent MP Binwell Mpundu says the local authority in Kitwe had intimated to him that they have been requesting but funds were not sent to his…...