Jail bird GBM to lose his property unless… ON top of his jailing former minister of defense, Geoffrey Bwalya Mwamba now shoulders the weight of refunding the money he profited from the contracts, which were dubiously obtained by his company Curzon Global limited, in the ministry he served. https://www.facebook.com/share/p/18EfA1WMjL/?mibextid=oFDknk The Economic and Financial Crimes Court
Read MoreKAWAMBWA VOTING, AMIDST ELECTORAL FRAUD REPORTS The people of Kawambwa are voting today, 20th December 2024 in a by-election that has been marred with reports of alleged fraud. On the eve of the poll, reports of voter registration from another district called Nchilenge were reported and Voters were expected to be verified to vote in
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Kulima Tower drivers to receive mealie meal bonuses while offering free rides today KULIMA Tower Bus Station drivers are expressing their gratitude to both their customers and the government by offering free rides to December and January-born passengers today. https://www.facebook.com/share/p/152QC5UVWy/?mibextid=oFDknk The station’s vice chairperson, Friday Mwansa said the free rides have started in the morning
Read MoreUPND PARTY TO WIN NTUMBACHUSHI WARD WITH OVER 70% OF THE VOTES – NZOVU December 19, 2024 Kawambwa – The Nangoma Area Member of Parliament and UPND campaign manager for NtumbaChushi Ward, Mr. Collins Ndovu, is confident that the UPND will secure a decisive victory in the upcoming by-election for Kawambwa Central. Mr. Nsovu firmly
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CHIEF RESIDENT MAGISTRATE DAVIES CHIBWILI SAVES LYING WITNESS TO GO IN JAIL. December 20,2024 Lusaka Chief Resident Magistrate Davies Chibwili yesterday saved a lying State witness Nsangu Mpande 54, Procurement and supplies director to go in jail. Mpande who was under Ministry of defence as procurement and supplies director currently working at Ministry of Fisheries
Read MoreMunir Zulu Questions Allegations Against Jean Chisenga: Calls for Transparency and Fairness Hon. Munir Zulu MP , the outspoken Lumezi Member of Parliament, has called into question the allegations of theft leveled against Jean Chisenga, a member of one of Luapula’s wealthiest families. Speaking in a heated statement on Wednesday, Zulu labeled the accusations as
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POLICE IN KAWAMBWA LAUNCH MANHUNT FOR MP AND MEMBER OF TONSE ALLIANCE Police in Kawambwa have launched a manhunt for a Member of Parliament and a Tonse Alliance member for various offenses. Luapula Province Police Commissioner, Mwala Yuyi, says the MP, whose identity has been withheld for purposes of investigations, is believed to have been
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I WILL TAKE OVER PF AND WIN 2026 PRESIDENCY – CHITALU CHILUFYA MANSA Central PF member of parliament, Chitalu Chilufya has revealed his intentions of eventually taking over the crumbling and wrangle-plagued former ruling party and leading it back to government in 2026. The former health minister in the Edgar Lungu regime is bubbling with
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TONSE ALLIANCE PRESS STATEMENT ON ATTEMPTS BY THE RULING UPND PARTY TO RIG THE KAWAMBWA PARLIAMENTARY BY-ELECTION Kawambwa-Zambia, 19th December 2024 1. The TONSE ALLIANCE has unearthed an elaborate illegal scheme by the ruling UPND party to rig the Kawambwa Parliamentary by-election against the TONSE ALLIANCE Candidate, Mr. Danstan Mwansa who is standing on the
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Visa Waivers Without Reciprocity: A Flawed Policy That Fails Zambians By Thompson K Luzendi The UPND government’s recent decision to extend visa waivers to over 50 additional countries is an ill-conceived move that raises serious questions about their commitment to protecting Zambia’s sovereignty, national security, and the interests of its citizens. This policy, which comes
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GOV’T RECEIVES $200,000 FROM THE AU FOR IDP’s The African Union has presented a solidarity cheque of US$200,000 to the Zambian Government, approved by the African Union Commission PRC-Sub Committee on present Refugees, Returnees and Internally Dispersed Persons (IDPs). This gesture follows President Hakainde Hichilema’s declaration of the drought as a national disaster and emergency
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HH, CHURCH PRAYS FOR RAINS IN ZAMBIA President Hakainde Hichilema is today expected to officiate at the national prayers for rains. The prayers will be held at the Anglican Cathedral of the Holy Cross from 09:00 hours to 12:00 hours. Zambia has in the recent past been experiencing a reduced rainfall pattern contract to what
Read MoreDPP SEEKS FORFEITURE OF FUNDS FROM KAMONO FARM INITIATIVE DIRECTOR of Public Prosecutions (DPP) Gilbert Phiri has applied that money ranging between K20,000 to K15 million which is in the seized Kamono Farm Initiative Limited (KFIL) bank accounts should be forfeited to the State. Mr Phiri has filed a notice of motion seeking forfeiture of
Read MoreDEC NABS 3 WOMEN FOR DRUG TRAFFICKING December 19, 2024 Three female suspected drug traffickers have been arrested in separate incidents in Nyimba, Eastern Province, and Chingola on the Copperbelt. This is in connection with the illicit importation of medicines, trafficking in prohibited substances, and possession of property reasonably suspected to be proceeds of crime.
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“TE$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
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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
Read MoreGBM 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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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CHITOTELA GETS 10 YEARS IMPRISONMENT FOR ARSON December 17, 2024 PAMBASHE Member of Parliament RONALD CHITOTELA has been sentenced to 10 years imprisonment with hard labor for arson. The KABWE High Court passed the sentence today. KABWE High Court Resident Judge IRENE MBEWE has ruled that the KAWAMBWA Magistrates Court was on firm grounds to
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Corruption, Economic Hardships Threaten Zambia’s Future Lusaka, Zambia – A group of Civil Society Organizations (CSOs) has sounded the alarm on Zambia’s growing governance, economic, and social challenges, warning that inaction could destabilize the nation. Transparency International Zambia (TIZ) Executive Director Maurice Nyambe, speaking on behalf of the consortium, expressed deep concern over the escalating
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FAZ JOINS MOROCCO AS THE ONLY AFRICAN FA TO DISTRIBUTE GPS TO TOP TIER CLUBS? GPS is another innovation from the Andrew Kamanga led FAZ. But what is GPS and why has FAZ distributed it to 36 Super League teams (both men and women) and 8 national teams in Zambia ? Here, is a
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KAPALASA PETITIONS CONSTITUTIONAL COURT TO REMOVE UNQUALIFIED JUDGES By Darius Choonya Former Katuba Member of Parliament Bampi Kapalasa has filed a petition in the Constitutional Court seeking the removal of all its judges, except the Judge President, on grounds of alleged lack of qualifications. Mr. Kapalasa argues that the judges do not possess specialized training
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MILE’S HAS NO RIGHT TO EXPEL ANYONE FROM PF -N’GONA PF faction secretary general Morgan N’gona says the expulsion of Kantashi MP Anthony Mumba from the PF propagated by Matero MP Miles Sampa should be dismissed with the contempt it deserves. Yesterday, Sampa who claims to be president of the PF ejected his fellow lawmaker
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PF DRAMA: Now, Miles expells Anthony Mumba In the continuing drama featuring an all-villain PF cast, matero member of parliament Miles Sampa has expelled fellow lawmaker Anthony Mumba of Kantanshi Constituency. https://www.facebook.com/share/p/1CmBFLJzLA/?mibextid=oFDknk According to a letter which Sampa has signed off as party president, Mumba has been ejected from the party for issuing disparaging remarks
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HH EXCLUDES KAWAMBWA TEACHERS FROM PARTICIPATING AS POLL STAFF ….the parliamentary by-election is scheduled for December 20, 2024 In unprecedented circumstances and for the first time in the history of Electoral Commission of Zambia (ECZ), the Kawambwa Central Parliamentary by-election will be conducted by importing teachers from other Districts as poll staff, reviews Tonse Alliance
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SPEEDING BUS KILLS 1, INJURES 2 IN KUKU MARKET A LIFE has been reportedly lost this morning in Lusaka’s Kuku Market after a speeding bus driver whose identity is yet to be established, lost control of the vehicle and striked three pedestrians. The accident occurred on Chifundo Road resulting in the death of one person
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COURT REJECTS LUSAMBO’S ATTEMPT TO HALT CRIMINAL PROCEEDINGS OVER CHAMBA VALLEY MANSION The Economic and Financial Crimes Court has denied former Lusaka Province Minister Bowman Lusambo’s claim that he never took plea under the Economic and Financial Crimes rules for his charges related to a Chamba Valley mansion and incomplete flats. The court found Lusambo’s
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ZAMBIA AND MOROCCO DEEPEN TIES AT INAUGURAL JOINT PERMANENT COMMISSION OF COOPERATION Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Mulambo Haimbe, led a Zambian delegation to the inaugural session of the Zambia-Morocco Joint Permanent Commission of Cooperation (JPCC) held in Laayoune, Morocco. The meeting, co-chaired on Friday, December 13, 2024, by Minister Haimbe and Morocco’s
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Farming without Strategy and without applied Science Amb. Emmanuel Mwamba writes; There were warnings by reputable forecasters of dry periods that would occur after the first rains in November 2024. The warning has come to pass. Crops have been damaged especially for farmers that planted early. The El Niño brought the worst drought in 2023/2024
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I pulled bigger crowds than Chris Brown- Shepherd Bushiri Malawian preacher Prophet Shepherd Bushiri, who fled South Africa under a disguise few years ago, says the media never wrote about him when he filled FNB stadium with 110 000 people. He insists that he did what Chris Brown did four consecutive times which is an
Read MoreMILES SAMPA TAKES ILLEGAL SALE OF MOPANI TO COURT Miles Sampa wrote; As stated last week, this morning we have sued in Constitution Court the Minister of Mines Paul Kabuswe ( through the Artoney General) for selling Mopani Copper (public asset) to Delta international (private company) of Dubai without obtaining approval from Parliament as per
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ZESCO SETTLES $82 MILLION DEBT TO CHINA EXIM BANK FOR KARIBA NORTH BANK EXPANSION By pumulo mubita – 15 December,2024. The Zambian government has clarified that the $82 million paid by Zesco to China Exim Bank was part of a loan obtained to partially develop the $320 million, 360-megawatt Kariba North Bank Extension hydropower station.
Read MoreMUNIR LOSES APPLICATION TO HAVE HIS SEDITIOUS CASE DROPPED The Lusaka Magistrates’ Court has denied an application by Lumezi Member of Parliament Munir Zulu to have one of his seditious cases dropped. Magistrate Chibwili ruled that Mr. Zulu has not demonstrated that his utterances were part of the proceedings of the National Assembly. The seditious
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We hear Lungu’s Plan B is to stand as Vice-President – Mwiimbu By Taonga TemboTHE law of the country, the Constitution, cannot allow Edgar Lungu to stand as Vice-President of the Republic of Zambia; we hear that is his Plan B, says Home Affairs and Internal Security Minister Jack Mwiimbu. And Copperbelt Province Minister Elisha
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Fate Behind The Kawambwa By Elections. This is my brother and Colleague Hon Ronald Kaoma Chitotela Member of Parliament for Pambashe in Kawambwa district who is also former Minister of Tourism Arts and Culture. For the past three months now Him, together with Hon Nickson Chilangwa Member of Parliament for Kawambwa Central also PFs Deputy
Read MoreMULILO KABESHA SHOULD PAY THESE COMPENSATIONS Nobert Mumba wrote; All the public officials who deliberately neglect to do their work by not entering defence to give free passage to cadres will pay the price. Negligence occassing loss to government is a criminal offence. Not every action from politically inclined litigants should go unchallenged. Where are
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