Aggravated Robbery and Attempted Murder: Trumped-Up Charges Against Hon. JJ Banda in a Cover-Up for UPND Officials’ Alleged Abductors

ABUSING THE LAW TO JAIL POLITICAL OPPONENTS Aggravated Robbery and Attempted Murder: Trumped-Up Charges Against Hon. JJ Banda in a Cover-Up for UPND Officials’ Alleged Abductors By Thandiwe Ketis Ngoma The Government of the Republic of Zambia received a joint communication dated August 16, 2024, from the Special Rapporteur on the rights to freedom of… Continue reading Aggravated Robbery and Attempted Murder: Trumped-Up Charges Against Hon. JJ Banda in a Cover-Up for UPND Officials’ Alleged Abductors

CONCOURT AFRAID  TO STAY PETAUKE BY-ELECTION, MUST PROCEED

CONCOURT AFRAID  TO STAY PETAUKE BY-ELECTION, MUST PROCEED Constitutional Court Judge Chisunka has this morning refused to grant a conservatory order to restrain ECZ from proceeding with the Petauke By Election on the basis that public interest of the electorate in Petauke Central cannot be served if the conservatory order is granted and that the… Continue reading CONCOURT AFRAID  TO STAY PETAUKE BY-ELECTION, MUST PROCEED

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TRUMP NAMES SECURITY OFFICER WHO SAVED HIM FROM ASSASSINATION AS INTELLIGENCE DIRECTOR

TRUMP NAMES SECURITY OFFICER WHO SAVED HIM FROM ASSASSINATION AS INTELLIGENCE DIRECTOR Sean Curran, the head of Trump’s personal Secret Service security detail and one of the heroic agents who rushed to protect the president-elect during a failed assassination attempt is expected to become the agency’s next director, the Fox News has revealed. Donald J.… Continue reading TRUMP NAMES SECURITY OFFICER WHO SAVED HIM FROM ASSASSINATION AS INTELLIGENCE DIRECTOR

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NAPSA’s Investment Growth Sparks Mixed Reactions

NAPSA’s Investment Growth Sparks Mixed Reactions The National Pension Scheme Authority (NAPSA) has reported a significant increase in its investment portfolio, from K54.5 billion in 2021 to K87.4 billion in 2024, representing a 60% growth over three years. While the government and the outgoing NAPSA Board of Trustees celebrate this achievement, critics have raised questions… Continue reading NAPSA’s Investment Growth Sparks Mixed Reactions

JUDGE HAMAUNDU HAS AN UPHILL BATTLE TO CONVINCE CITIZENS -DR KAABA

JUDGE HAMAUNDU HAS AN UPHILL BATTLE TO CONVINCE CITIZENS -DR KAABA Lawyer, Academicians and former Anti Corruption Commission (ACC) Commissioner Dr. O’Brian Kaaba has commented on the newly appointed ACC Board. In an article below Dr Kaaba has observed that the new Board Chairman Retired Judge Evans Hamaundu has an uphill battle to convince Citizens… Continue reading JUDGE HAMAUNDU HAS AN UPHILL BATTLE TO CONVINCE CITIZENS -DR KAABA

UPND CADRE TO HEAD ACC AS DG

UPND CADRE TO HEAD ACC AS DG Daphne Pauline Soko Chabu, a UPND cadre from Ndola, has been appointed as Director General of the Anti-Corruption Commission pending parliamentary ratification President Hakainde Hichilema had earlier appointed her as Ministey of Lands Permanent Secretary

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Retired but not tired Hamaundu becomes ACC board chair

Retired but not tired Hamaundu becomes ACC board chair JUST after biding farewell to the judiciary where he worked for 29 years, retired Supreme court judge, Evans Hamaundu has been appointed as Board chairperson of the Anti-Corruption Commission Board. https://www.facebook.com/share/p/14qbD4rX1S/?mibextid=oFDknk President Hakainde Hichilema appointed Judge Hamaundu, today, January 17, 2025. The President has also appointed… Continue reading Retired but not tired Hamaundu becomes ACC board chair

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Nepotism and Tribalism: A Growing Concern in the UPND Government?

Nepotism and Tribalism: A Growing Concern in the UPND Government? The fight against corruption, tribalism, and nepotism was one of the key promises made by the United Party for National Development (UPND) during their rise to power. However, recent developments have raised questions about whether the government is upholding these ideals or falling into the… Continue reading Nepotism and Tribalism: A Growing Concern in the UPND Government?

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UKA CHAIRMAN SAKWIBA SIKOTA SAYS FORMER PRESIDENT EDGAR LUNGU CAN PARTICIPATE IN POLITICS AS A COUNCILLOR

FORMER President Edgar Lungu can participate in politics as a councillor, says United Kwacha Alliance (UKA) chairman Sakwiba Sikota. Mr Sikota, who is United Liberal Party (ULP) president, said Mr Lungu is legally entitled to continue in politics. Last month, the Constitutional Court ruled that former President Edgar Lungu was ineligible to run for another… Continue reading UKA CHAIRMAN SAKWIBA SIKOTA SAYS FORMER PRESIDENT EDGAR LUNGU CAN PARTICIPATE IN POLITICS AS A COUNCILLOR

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