UPND WINS KAWAMBWA IN A-2-HORSE RACE The ruling UPND says it has won by over a thousand votes in a two horse race in the Kawambwa Council Chairperson by-election held 27th October 2024. This is according to a report filed by the Northern region publicity team. But partial results seen by Zambian Eye each of
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LUSAKA MAN IN COURT FOR SLEEPING WITH FRIENDS WIFE A 46-year-old man from Lusaka has dragged his friend to court, accusing him of sleeping with his wife at Bazungu Guest House in a K35 room. Jones Sinyangwe told the Matero Local Court that his friend, Kelvin Kunda, told him that he merely wanted to “test”
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PRESIDENT HH’s DISMISSAL OF JUDGES HAS COMPROMISED JUDGEMENTS AND THE ENTIRE JUDICIARY “The Chief Justice Mumba Malila has failed to protect his judges from political abuse.” LUSAKA, Saturday, October 26, 2024 From the onset, the United Kwacha Alliance wishes to categorically state that the dismissal of three Constitutional Court judges by President Hakainde Hichilema is
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STATE FUNCTIONS By Dickson Jere When President Levy Mwanawasa, SC passed, he left a valid Last Will and Testament. One of his wishes in that Will was to be buried at his Palabana Farm. But after his death, the State decided to create a Presidential burial site opposite Cabinet Office where he is buried. The
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WOMAN DIES AFTER JUMPING FROM MOVING BUS IN LIVINGSTONE A 20-year-old woman from Linda Compound in Livingstone has died after jumping off a moving Mitsubishi Rosa Bus under unclear circumstances. The deceased, identified as Milimo Mudenda, was pronounced dead upon arrival at Linda Clinic, having sustained nasal and mouth bleeding, as well as a fractured
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SUSPECTED GANG LEADER “VIPER” ARRESTED IN LUSAKA A suspected gang leader in Garden House Compound of Lusaka, Joseph Kabanshi, aged 24, popularly known as “VIPER,” has been arrested by police. Kabanshi and his colleagues are reported to have been terrorizing the community and had been on the police wanted list for multiple serious crimes, including
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SENIOR HEADMAN SUSUMAMBO STABBED TO DEATH IN PEMBA DISTRICT Senior Headman Susumambo in Hamaundu Chiefdom, Pemba district, Abel Mweetwa, has reportedly been stabbed to death by unknown assailants. The 89-year-old traditional leader was killed on Thursday evening. Susumambo Vice Village Headman, Mulumbu Halukuba, who relayed the development to Byta FM News, noted that Mweetwa was
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ATTORNEY GENERAL CALLS FOR SADC PARTNERSHIPS TO COMBAT CORRUPTION Attorney General Mulilo Kabesha has called for international partnerships and collaboration among Heads of Anti-Corruption Agencies in the Southern African Development Community (SADC) to enhance the investigation and prosecution of corruption. Kabesha made this statement on Thursday in Johannesburg, South Africa, during a high-level dialogue on
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HUMAN RIGHTS DEFENDER CALLS ON LAW ENFORCEMENT AGENCIES TO TAKE ACTION IN MATTER INVOLVING 3 DISMISSED CONCOURT JUDGES Human Rights Defender Ngande Mwanajiti is calling on law enforcement agencies to take action in the matter involving three dismissed constitutional court judges. President Hakainde Hichilema last week dismissed three constitutional court judges namely, Mungeni Mulenga, Annie
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I’m still PF – Chitalu Chilufya MANSA Central Member of Parliament (MP) Chitalu Chilufya says the notion that an opposition MP cannot engage with the President is incorrect. On Tuesday, Chilufya was part of President Hakainde Hichilema’s entourage to Mazabuka where the opposition MP was given a chance to speak to the people of Mazabuka.
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How privately-written ruling in presidential petition cost 3 judges their jobs By Zondiwe MbeweA JUDICIAL Complaints Commission report has revealed that the commission recommended the dismissal of three ConCourt judges based on the manner they conducted themselves in the 2016 presidential election petition. The report indicates that the former judges Anne Sitali and Mungeni Mulenga
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I AM LOYAL TO PF AND PRESIDENT LUNGU- HON. MUNDUBILE …….as he rubbishes claims of leaving the Party. LUSAKA…… Wednesday, October 23, 2024 (Smart Eagles) Mporokoso Member of Parliament Hon Brian Mundubile has rubbished reports linking him to the rulling party. Hon Mundubile said he is a strong member of the PF and will remain
Read MoreReinstate the Constitutional Court Judges The JCC has gone rogue: why its verdict in the case of the three fired Constitutional Court judges is an act of grave lawlessness ●…In fact, some of these new judges recommended by the JSC, appointed by President Hichilema, and ratified by Parliament – such as Arnold Mweetwa Shilimi –
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ZAMBIA AT 60: SAY NO TO POLITICAL OPPORTUNISM As Zambia celebrates 60 years of independence today, it’s time to reflect on the journey our country has taken and the kind of leadership we need moving forward as in these six decades, we have seen the best and worst of our politics. Throughout my political journey,
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Breaking News: Lusaka High Court Overturns Decision on Patriotic Front Parliamentary Seats The Lusaka High Court has made a landmark ruling, cancelling the decision of the second deputy Speaker of the National Assembly to declare nine Patriotic Front parliamentary seats vacant. This development comes after the nine MPs, including Hon. Mulenga Fube, Hon. Mutotwe Kafwaya,
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SIX CABINET MINISTERS CAMP IN KAWAMBWA ….to campaign for the UPND candidate ahead of the 27th October, 2024 Kawambwa Council Chairperson by-election Kawambwa… Wednesday October 23, 2024 The opposition Socialist Party has castigated the UPND government for allowing six cabinet Ministers using tax payers money to camp in Kawambwa ahead of the Kawambwa Council Chairperson
Read More“No ba speaker takwaba ifyo naimwe,” Nkana MP blasts at speaker for cutting him off NKANA Member of Parliament Binwell Mpundu yesterday fumed at the Second Deputy Speaker Moses Moyo who interrupted Mpundu’s speech in the National Assembly. Mpundu who rose on urgent matters without notice to raise concern over the conduct of the Zambia
Read MoreNINE AND OTHER PARLIAMENTART SEATS ILLEGALLY TARGETED FOR BY-ELECTIONS We have noted the latest action in the Constitutional Court by a Petitioner, Isaac Mwanza taking legal action against the Electoral Commission of Zambia (ECZ) and the Attorney General seeking to declare the nine seats vacant and attempting to compel ECZ to hold by-elections. The matter
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ZESCO MD ON FORCED LEAVE PENDING RETIREMENT The Board of ZESCO has sent ZESCO Managing Director, Victor Mapani on forced leave pending the expiration of his contract next month. MAPANI was given the letter today. The Board cited gross incompetence and failure to manage the national power crisis as the reason for Mapani’s removal. But
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WE WANT CLEAN POLITICS,WALLEN HINYAMA ADVISE PF FACTION Ndola -22 October,2024 United Party For National Development (UPND) Copperbelt Youth Chairman Wallen Hinyama has called on opposition party leaders to play clean politics. Mr Hinyama said the propaganda that is being peddled by opposition Patriotic Front (PF) faction has escalated to the highest level accusing the
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ECL attackers identified, reported to police UPND cadres involved in the recent ambush of former President Edgar Chagwa Lungu have been formally identified and reported to the Zambia Police at Chingola Central Police Station. The incident has raised concerns over political violence in the country. The police recorded the inquiry under OB. 10225. So far,
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High Court dismisses Jay Jay’s petition against State THE Lusaka High Court has dismissed a petition by Emmanuel Jay Banda, who has been seeking damages for abduction against the State, Levy Ngoma, Clayson Hamasaka, and Trevor Mwiinde. Judge Mwape Bowa dismissed the petition on want of prosecution. The petition was struck off the active cause
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Reinstate ECL security – Miles PRESIDENT Hakainde Hichilema should consider to immediately reinstate the security detail of his predecessor, Zambia’s Sixth President Edgar Lungu whose life is constantly under threat with the latest being the attack on him by the UPND cadres in Chingola, Miles Sampa has said. Mr Sampa is urging President Hichilema to
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EYE WITNESS RICHARD KAZALA NARRATES UPND CADRES ATTACKS ON ECL AND KAMBWILI BROTHERS FUNERAL Former Nchanga MP and deputy minister of sport Richard Kazala narrates an awful UPND behaviour at Kambwilis funeral were UPND cadres even urinated on funeral food, put sand in pots, brought down tents. Hon Kazala also narrates how Sixth President Edgar
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SISHUWA SISHUWA writes on X (formerly Twitter)… President Hichilema has fired more judges in three years — seven and counting — than all his six predecessors did in 57 years: one! A more structured and broad minded approach is extremely beneficial as opposed to the targeted and individual changes we are seeing. The reality is
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Reggae Icon Burning Spear to Arrive in Zambia Today: A Key Highlight of Independence Week Celebrations Lusaka, October 21, 2024 – The legendary reggae artist Winston Rodney, famously known as Burning Spear, is set to arrive at Kenneth Kaunda International Airport (KKIA) today at 13:40, bringing immense excitement to Zambia as the nation celebrates Independence
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DID YOU KNOW KENNEDY MWEENE HOLDS THE MOST ICONIC GOALKEEPING RECORD IN AFCON HISTORY Kennedy Mweene, Zambia’s legendary goalkeeper, made his name known in African football history by becoming the ONLY goalkeeper to score in an AFCON tournament! In 2013, he scored Zambia’s equalizer against Nigeria in a 1-1 draw. 121 caps for Zambia’s national
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HON. STEPHEN KAMPYONGO, MR EZRON MOONO SURVIVES RTA. October 20, 2024 – Police in Lusaka have recorded a slight injury road traffic accident (RTA) that occurred today, October 20, 2024, around 11:00 hours, at the intersection of Independence Avenue and President’s Lane, near State House. The accident involved two vehicles, resulting in minor injuries to
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MUSA MWENYE NABBED By Henry MWENJENGA Former ACC Board Chairperson Musa Mwenye has been arrested for dangerous driving which nearly claimed two separate families yesterday. Musa who was heavily drunk yesterday brought down two different wall fences in woodlands area. The owners of the houses apprehended him and took him to the woodlands police. He
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Kambwili pens down tribute to late brothers FORMER Cabinet Minister and Roan Member of Parliament, Chishimba Kambwili, is grappling with profound grief after the loss of his two brothers, Mutale and Mwamba Kambwili, in a road accident. The accident occurred last Wednesday as Kambwili and his entourage were en route to Kasama for a court
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Stay away from your husband’s phone if you want peace, court advises women THE Livingstone Local Court A3 has advised women to avoid going through their husbands’ phones in order to have peace and avoid problems in their marriages. Local Court magistrate Bismarck Bulongo has also urged women not to withhold sex as that is
Read MoreNO CHANGE AFTER PRAYER DAY. PLEASE A MESSAGE OF CONDOLENCES TO KAMBWILI, KUNDA TELLS HICHILEMA Haward Kunda the president of the opposition Zambia Woke Up Party says after a day of National Prayer and Fasting and Reconciliation, he expected a different governance approach by President Hakainde Hichilema. President Hichilema yesterday for the first
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“When I made my first $1-million, I gave my mum and dad $150k each and my girl brõke up with me because I gave her just $5k.” -Akon “When I made my first $1-million from music, I was so excited that I spent everything so fast. The first thing I bought was a studio so
Read MoreTeacher scammed R2.5 million by Tanzanian boyfriend Nobuhle (57), a teacher, was swindled out of over R2 million by her Tanzanian boyfriend, Mark Kagame. Their romance began in Pretoria, with Mark persuading Nobuhle to quit her job due to her being always sick. Upon receiving pension funds post-resignation, Nobuhle deposited the money into Kagame’s uncle’s
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BUS DRIVER IN NDOLA TURNS INTO A DOG IN BROAD DAY LIGHT By Jackson Mwewa Chabala Junior A man from Ndola identified as Masauso Fredrick, a 37 year old bus driver, has allegedly turned into a humble male dog today. The incident shocked the Ndola Town Centre main station when drivers and council workers saw
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HOW ZAMBIA IS FALLING APART. By Sishuwa Sishuwa The fall from grace of any country does not happen abruptly or even in a big way at once. It happens slowly, and often in ways that seem small, random, or unconnected. One victimised group. One compromised profession. One captured institution. One abused individual. One at a
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Kenya’s deputy president sacked while in hospital Kenyan senators have voted to remove Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua from office despite his failure to testify at his impeachment trial after his lawyer said he had been taken to hospital. In one of the most dramatic days in Kenya’s recent political history, Gachagua had been due to
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1 suspect arrested in Chipo Mwanawasa bullying case – Police INSPECTOR General of the Zambia Police Service Graphel Musamba has issued a stern warning to both online and physical bullies making false allegations against Chipo Mwanawasa, the Deputy Head of the Presidential Delivery Unit (PDU). Musamba revealed that one suspect has already been arrested in
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GBM PUSHES FOR BAIL, APPEALS 5 YEAR SENTENCE AFTER a week in jail over corruption-related charges, former defense minister Geoffrey Bwalya Mwamba is now pushing for his release. Mwamba has applied for bail pending appeal against his jailing to the Economic and Financial Crimes Court (High Court division). On October 9, 2024 Mwamba alias GBM
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MOURNING AND HURTING; WHAT A WAY OF RECEIVING PUNISHMENT! DR. CHISHIMBA KAMBWILI.. By Hon Mutotwe Kafwaya I am deeply sorry for the loss of two of Dr Chishimba Kambwili’s siblings. My sincere heartfelt condolences go out to the Kambwili family. It is heavy! It is unbearable! It is painful! For us, we take to Mother
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