GOV’T RECEIVES $200,000 FROM THE AU FOR IDP’s The African Union has presented a solidarity cheque of US$200,000 to the Zambian Government, approved by the African Union Commission PRC-Sub Committee on present Refugees, Returnees and Internally Dispersed Persons (IDPs). This gesture follows President Hakainde Hichilema’s declaration of the drought as a national disaster and emergency… Continue reading GOV’T RECEIVES $200,000 FROM THE AU FOR IDP’s
Category: Politics
HH, CHURCH PRAYS FOR RAINS IN ZAMBIA
HH, CHURCH PRAYS FOR RAINS IN ZAMBIA President Hakainde Hichilema is today expected to officiate at the national prayers for rains. The prayers will be held at the Anglican Cathedral of the Holy Cross from 09:00 hours to 12:00 hours. Zambia has in the recent past been experiencing a reduced rainfall pattern contract to what… Continue reading HH, CHURCH PRAYS FOR RAINS IN ZAMBIA
“TE$TICLE TAKEN, JUSTICE SHAKEN”: A DRAMATIC TALE OF CRIME, CHAOS, AND COMMUNITY OUTRAGE
“TE$TICLE TAKEN, JUSTICE SHAKEN”: A DRAMATIC TALE OF CRIME, CHAOS, AND COMMUNITY OUTRAGE In a bizarre twist of fate, a 19-year-old accused criminal from Dambwa Site and Service found himself on the receiving end of both the law and community frustration—losing not only his freedom but also one of his testicles in the process. Joshua… Continue reading “TE$TICLE TAKEN, JUSTICE SHAKEN”: A DRAMATIC TALE OF CRIME, CHAOS, AND COMMUNITY OUTRAGE
M’MEMBE SCHOOLS UPND ON 5Ps
M’MEMBE SCHOOLS UPND ON 5Ps ….as he interrogates the late delivery of farming inputs, a shortage of maize seed, two supplementary budget requests in 2024 among other concerns Kawambwa.. Thursday December 19, 2024 Socialist Party (SP) President Fred M’membe has emphasised that proper preparation prevents poor performance (5Ps). Dr M’membe criticised the UPND for their… Continue reading M’MEMBE SCHOOLS UPND ON 5Ps
GBM MAY DIE IN JAIL
GBM MAY DIE IN JAIL …as his lawyers express concern over his deteriorating health December 17, 2024. Lusaka Incarcerated former Defence Minister Geoffrey Bwalya Mwamba’s lawyers say their client may die in custody if the Lusaka Magistrates’ Court continue denying him bail pending appeal over his conviction and sentencing. One of Mr Mwamba’s lawyers, Charles… Continue reading GBM MAY DIE IN JAIL
Esther Lungu loses application to stop the State from taking over her flats
Esther Lungu loses application to stop the State from taking over her flats DESPITE her earnest appeal to the Economic and Financial Crimes Court to stop the Director of Public Prosecutions from taking over her 15 semi-luxurious flats, while she challenges their forfeiture in the Court of Appeal, former first lady Esther Lungu has not… Continue reading Esther Lungu loses application to stop the State from taking over her flats
Ronald Chitotela weeps as court pronounces 10 year jail term
Chitotela weeps as court pronounces 10 year jail term PAMBASHE PF member of parliament Ronald Chitotela was yesterday morning reduced to tears as the Kabwe High Court condemned him to a 10-year stay for burning car during the campaigns of the 2021 general elections. https://www.facebook.com/share/p/19jU3yrtbK/?mibextid=oFDknk As tears rolled down the cheeks of the former minister… Continue reading Ronald Chitotela weeps as court pronounces 10 year jail term
APPLE ACCUSED OF USING CONFLICT MINERALS
APPLE ACCUSED OF USING CONFLICT MINERALS The Democratic Republic of Congo has filed criminal complaints in France and Belgium against subsidiaries of the tech giant Apple, accusing it of using conflict minerals. Acting on behalf of the Congolese government, lawyers have argued that Apple is complicit in crimes committed by armed groups that control some… Continue reading APPLE ACCUSED OF USING CONFLICT MINERALS
LEBANESE BUSINESSMAN ALI YEHIA ARRESTED FOR $799,950 MUKULA FRAUD
LEBANESE BUSINESSMAN ALI YEHIA ARRESTED FOR $799,950 MUKULA FRAUD A Businessman of Lebanese Nationality Ali Yehia has been arrested by the Zambia Police for allegedly obtaining $799,950 (approximately K22,000,000) from Mr. Jin Zhao and Mr. Kaziya Simusokwe, both of Lusaka involving a Mukula deal. Mr Yehia is currently detained at Woodlands Police Station awaiting court… Continue reading LEBANESE BUSINESSMAN ALI YEHIA ARRESTED FOR $799,950 MUKULA FRAUD
NO VOTES, NO HELP – MUTATI
NO VOTES, NO HELP – MUTATI FELIX Mutati, threatened the residents of Kawambwa that unless they vote for the candidate fielded by the ruling United Party for National Development (UPND) in the December 20 Parliamentary by-election, they face the possibility of being ignored by government for any help or development. Mr Mutati, in a tone… Continue reading NO VOTES, NO HELP – MUTATI