Trade Kings joins forces with MOH to fight Kasumbalesa cholera
THE Trade Kings Foundation has donated hygiene supplies valued at K200,000 to the Kasumbalesa community to help contain the cholera outbreak in the area. The Foundation announced the donation in a statement, and further expressed deep concern over the rising number of cholera cases and the associated loss of life. “In response to the alarming…...
Govt warns PF to desist from undermining Judiciary with alebwelelapo talks
CHIEF Government Spokesperson Cornelius Mweetwa has warned the opposition to desist from issuing remarks aimed at undermining the integrity of the Judiciary. And Mweetwa says there is a zero chance of PF faction vice-president Given Lubinda and his friends getting back into office in 2026. Meanwhile, Mweetwa has condemned tribal remarks made by the opposition…...
Mtendere man in court for locking minor in toilet
A 32-YEAR-OLD man of Mtendere Township in Lusaka has appeared in the Lusaka Magistrates’ Court for allegedly confining a six-year-old boy in a toilet. Mphatso Mtonga, who is unemployed, is charged with one count of wrongful confinement, contrary to Section 260 of the Penal Code Chapter 87 of the Laws of Zambia. It is alleged…...
Lungu taking a holiday as he undergoes medical check ups – Mwamba
PF faction information and publicity chairperson Emmanuel Mwamba has dispelled rumours that former president Edgar Lungu is critically ill, saying he is actually on holiday. Speaking on Diamond Live, Wednesday, Mwamba said Lungu was undergoing some scheduled medical reviews whilst taking a holiday. “You are aware that he just went for his medical review, he…...
High Court denies Lusambo bail
THE Economic and Financial Crimes Court, High Court Division, has denied former Kabushi PF MP Bowman Lusambo bail pending his appeal against a four-year sentence. The court says Lusambo has not met the threshold to be admitted to bail pending appeal. On November 8, 2024, the Lusaka Magistrates’ Court sentenced Lusambo to four years imprisonment…...
KYOTO Prefecture Governor hails HH for promoting democracy
JAPAN’S Kyoto Prefecture Governor Nashiwaki Takatoshi has hailed President Hakainde Hichilema over his commitment to promoting peace and democracy since ascending to office. According to a statement issued by State House Chief Communications Specialist Clayson Hamasaka, Wednesday, Takatoshi also commended Zambia for its smooth transition of power and democratic elections, acknowledging the country’s strong democratic…...
ZAF officer, wife get 3yrs for possessing proceeds of crime
THE Lusaka Magistrates’ Court has convicted and sentenced Zambia Airforce Force (ZAF) Warrant Officer Class 1, Albert Siyunda, and his wife to three years imprisonment for possessing seven houses suspected to be proceeds of crime. In this matter, Siyunda and his wife, Nandina Lyatamani, were charged with seven counts of being in possession of property…...
Joining UPND a sensible decision, Lubusha tells PF defectors
CHIPANGALI PF member of parliament Andrew Lubusha has told some PF members who have defected to the UPND that God will bless them because they have demonstrated their love for Eastern Province by joining the ruling party. And Chadiza PF member of parliament Jonathan Daka says he does not see the need of belonging to…...
Civil Service Commission invites RDAZ to give evidence of irregularity in recruitment process
THE Resident Doctors Association of Zambia (RDAZ) says the recent recruitment of over 4,000 health workers was marred by massive irregularities. RDAZ says while the recruitment was supposed to be based on the database compiled in 2023 comprising of doctors and other health workers who were left out of the 2021 and 2022 recruitment processes,…...
Political situation tense, it will get worse towards 2026 – Fr Chikoya
COUNCIL of Churches in Zambia General Secretary Fr Emmanuel Chikoya has described the current political situation in the country as tense. And Caritas Zambia Executive Director Fr Gabriel Mapulanga says the Electoral Commission of Zambia needs to have more authority to punish those violating electoral rules. Meanwhile, Fr Mapulanga says at the moment, many people…...