BLIND PEOPLE HAVE BEEN LEADING…ignorance is a serious disease in thiscountry, so how do you develop – HH By Thomas Ngala BLIND people have been trying to, have been leading people, says President Hakainde Hichilema. Addressing the press yesterday at State House, President Hichilema who described himself as a hard worker said “ignorance is a… Continue reading BLIND PEOPLE HAVE BEEN LEADING – HH
I APPLY CHARMS TO PREVENT MY SECOND WIFE FROM LEAVING ME, MAN REVEALS TO COURT
I APPLY CHARMS TO PREVENT MY SECOND WIFE FROM LEAVING ME, MAN REVEALS TO COURT By Nakaonga Nakaonga A 37-YEAR-OLD man of Six Miles caused shock and murmurs in the Matero Local Court Two when he revealed that he applies charms on his body to prevent his second wife from leaving him. This is a… Continue reading I APPLY CHARMS TO PREVENT MY SECOND WIFE FROM LEAVING ME, MAN REVEALS TO COURT
Is it time to subject President Hichilema to a psychiatric evaluation?
Is it time to subject President Hichilema to a psychiatric evaluation? By Sishuwa Sishuwa Responding to the growing complaints of debilitating hunger from starving ordinary Zambians during his recent press conference (see video clip attached), President Hichilema justified the hunger as an act of God, claiming that ‘hunger is Biblical’. Given that he seemed genuinely… Continue reading Is it time to subject President Hichilema to a psychiatric evaluation?
THIEVES STEALING GRANITE ON TOMBS IN CHAMBOLI
THIEVES STEALING GRANITE ON TOMBS IN CHAMBOLI HON. PAVYUMA RESPONDS TO A CRY OF HELP There was fire on the mountain, at Chamboli cemetery. People have lost moral and traditional values by encroaching the resting place of the dead. A group of heartless people have started breaking tombstones and giving themselves plots in the grave… Continue reading THIEVES STEALING GRANITE ON TOMBS IN CHAMBOLI
EVA JHALA JOINS THE HUSBAND, VINCENT MALAMBO SC AT JUDICIAL COMPLAINTS COMMISSION
EVA JHALA JOINS THE HUSBAND, VINCENT MALAMBO SC AT JUDICIAL COMPLAINTS COMMISSION President Hakainde Hichilema swore in Mr Kephas Kampamba Katongo and Ms Eva Jhala as Judicial Complaints Commission members and Mr Jack Kalala as a member of Anti-Corruption Commission Board.
THERE WAS ONLY 7 DRINKS FOR JOURNALISTS AT STATE HOUSE FUNCTION
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PF PRESIDENT MILES SAMPA RESCINDS HIS DECISION TO EXPEL SOME OF HIS MPS AS HE WRITES TO THE SPEAKER OF THE NATIONAL ASSEMBLY
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MUBITA NAWA GOT 1 VOTE, BECAUSE ZAMBIA POLICE IS PERCEIVED AS ONE OF THE WORST IN THE WORLD
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Zambia’s $72 Billion Land Grab Turns into a Hilarious Saga
Zambia’s $72 Billion Land Grab Turns into a Hilarious Saga Laughter echoes through the halls of the Zambia Development Agency (ZDA) as they demand a refund from the self-proclaimed “Viet-Zambia Diversified Development Corporation” – a company that seems to have more ambition than actual money. It all started when the mysterious investor approached the ZDA,… Continue reading Zambia’s $72 Billion Land Grab Turns into a Hilarious Saga
Don’t use Bible to starve citizens, ECL tells HH
Fellow Citizens, On Monday morning, I watched our President, Dr Hakainde Hichilema invoke the Bible when he said, “hunger is biblical and that he was not a Magician who can end poverty with a magic word”. The Zambian leader likened the current hunger disaster to the proverbial Egyptian famine that lasted seven years as espoused… Continue reading Don’t use Bible to starve citizens, ECL tells HH
HH can learn from PF and me – Lungu
Former President Edgar Lungu Former President Edgar Lungu says President Hakainde Hichilema (HH) can learn how to govern in terms of policy and political leadership in the agriculture sector from the Patriotic Front (PF) and himself (Lungu). Lungu’s commentary was sparked by President Hichilema’s recent remarks likening the hunger disaster to the seven-year Egyptian famine… Continue reading HH can learn from PF and me – Lungu
Constitutional Court dismisses Petition by the nine MPs as it lacks jurisdiction on the matters that were raised
UPDATE: LATEST CONSTITUTIONAL COURT RULING … Constitutional Court dismisses Petition by the nine MPs as it lacks jurisdiction on the matters that were raised.. Lusaka-Thursday, June 27th 2024 We have noted a judgement rendered by the full bench of the Constitutional Court regarding the matter of; Robert Kaoma Chitotela, Nickson Chilangwa, Musonda Mpankanta, Remember Mutale,… Continue reading Constitutional Court dismisses Petition by the nine MPs as it lacks jurisdiction on the matters that were raised
LUSAMBO’S PROPERTY VALUED AT K22M AGAINST K8.5M INCOME, WITNESS TELLS COURT
LUSAMBO’S PROPERTY VALUED AT K22M AGAINST K8.5M INCOME, WITNESS TELLS COURT By Taonga Tembo A STATE witness has testified in the Lusaka Magistrates’ Court that former Lusaka Province minister, Bowman Lusambo, owned properties in Chamba Valley valued at K22.8 million, despite his legitimate sources of income amounting to only K8.5 million. Mulenga Mulenga, an officer… Continue reading LUSAMBO’S PROPERTY VALUED AT K22M AGAINST K8.5M INCOME, WITNESS TELLS COURT
SA PRESIDENT HITS OUT AT COALITION PARTNER IN FIERCE ROW
SA PRESIDENT HITS OUT AT COALITION PARTNER IN FIERCE ROW (BBC) South Africa’s main coalition partners are at loggerheads just weeks after agreeing to share power, as President Cyril Ramaphosa accuses Democratic Alliance (DA) leader John Steenhuisen of trying to create a “parallel government” in breach of the constitution. He is said to have made… Continue reading SA PRESIDENT HITS OUT AT COALITION PARTNER IN FIERCE ROW
GRIEVING PARTNER SHARES HOW HE RETURNED FROM MILITARY TRAINING TO DEAD FIANCÉE
GRIEVING PARTNER SHARES HOW HE RETURNED FROM MILITARY TRAINING TO DEAD FIANCÉE A GRIEVING fiancé has shared how he returned home to a lifeless fiancée whom he last saw in August last year. Christopher Zulu was among the recently recruited military officers and was looking forward to seeing his partner Tatiana Mutumba. Zulu wrote on… Continue reading GRIEVING PARTNER SHARES HOW HE RETURNED FROM MILITARY TRAINING TO DEAD FIANCÉE
FRA PROCURES ABOUT 120,000 METRIC TONNES OF MAIZE SINCE COMMENCEMENT OF RELIEF MAIZE BUYING
FRA PROCURES ABOUT 120,000 METRIC TONNES OF MAIZE SINCE COMMENCEMENT OF RELIEF MAIZE BUYING Agriculture Minister Reuben Mtolo has disclosed that in response to President Hakainde Hichilema’s declaration of a national disaster due to drought, government through the food reserve agency -FRA- has procured approximately 120,000 metric tonnes of maize since the commencement of the… Continue reading FRA PROCURES ABOUT 120,000 METRIC TONNES OF MAIZE SINCE COMMENCEMENT OF RELIEF MAIZE BUYING
No power for Lusaka until Monday -ZESCO
No power for Lusaka until Monday -ZESCO ZESCO APOLOGY – EXTENDED HOURS OF POWER RATIONING IN LUSAKA. LUSAKA, Thursday 27 June, 2024. ZESCO LIMITED wishes to apologize for the extended hours of power rationing experienced by our domestic customers in Lusaka and surrounding areas. The Corporation acknowledges that some customers have been off supply since… Continue reading No power for Lusaka until Monday -ZESCO
Coup d’etat: ‘Arrested After Coup d’etat attempt’
Coup d’etat:’Arrested After Coup d’etat attempt’ Bolivia’s army chief was arrested on Wednesday after sending soldiers and tanks to take up position in front of government buildings in what President Luis Arce called an attempted coup. The troops and tanks entered Plaza Murillo, a historic square where the presidency and Congress are situated, in the… Continue reading Coup d’etat: ‘Arrested After Coup d’etat attempt’
WE WERE READY TO POLICE SOCIALIST PARTY RALLY, CLAIMS POLICE
WE WERE READY TO POLICE SOCIALIST PARTY RALLY, CLAIMS POLICE June 27, 2024 – The Socialist Party has willingly withdrawn their planned rally which was scheduled for June 29, 2024 at Chawama – Misisi ground in Lusaka. The withdraw notification was received before Police in the area could conclude with the security assessment. The notification… Continue reading WE WERE READY TO POLICE SOCIALIST PARTY RALLY, CLAIMS POLICE
Stop Living In Denial, Quoting The Bible Wrongly, You Have Failed And We Have Hunger Because Of Your Bad Leadership, Edgar Lungu Tells HH
EEP President Chilufya Tayali ALA BALUNGU BABASONA BAHAKAINDE, ATI, STOP LIVING IN DENIAL, QUOTING THE BIBLE WRONGLY, YOU HAVE FAILED AND WE HAVE HUNGER BECAUSE OF YOUR BAD LEADERSHIP ================ Fellow Citizens, On Monday morning, I watched our President, Dr Hakainde Hichilema invoke the Bible when he said, “hunger is biblical and that he was… Continue reading Stop Living In Denial, Quoting The Bible Wrongly, You Have Failed And We Have Hunger Because Of Your Bad Leadership, Edgar Lungu Tells HH
Congo magistrate testifies against Malanji … suggestions his wealth was derived from Congo companies false
Congolese Magistrate exposes ‘Bonaza’ Malanji, says he has no businesses in DRC JOE Malanji’s claims that he was engaged in lucrative businesses in the neighbouring Congo DR collapsed in dramatic fashion yesterday as a magistrate from that country revealed that there was no such thing. Charles Kabozya said upon verifying the documents he received… Continue reading Congo magistrate testifies against Malanji … suggestions his wealth was derived from Congo companies false
MUNIR SAYS HIS WORDS THAT HH MAY CALL FOR AN EARLY ELECTION WERE NEVER SEDITIOUS
MUNIR SAYS HIS WORDS THAT HH MAY CALL FOR AN EARLY ELECTION WERE NEVER SEDITIOUS LUMEZI law-maker Munir Zulu has admitted having uttered words which misled his fellow legislators when he claimed that President Hakainde Hichilema would dissolve Parliament. He has, however, denied claims that he uttered words meant to incite Zambians as he was… Continue reading MUNIR SAYS HIS WORDS THAT HH MAY CALL FOR AN EARLY ELECTION WERE NEVER SEDITIOUS
Ban HH from overseas travel and abuse of state resources
COMMENT Ban HH from overseas travel and abuse of state resources David Cameron once remarked that, “The economy is the start and end of everything. You can’t have successful education reform or any other reform if you don’t have a strong economy.” In a time of deepening economic turmoil that Zambia finds itself grappling with… Continue reading Ban HH from overseas travel and abuse of state resources
MUNDUBILE LEGALLY ELECTED LEADER OF OPPOSITION
MUNDUBILE LEGALLY ELECTED LEADER OF OPPOSITION. …the Constitutional Court says the election of the Mporokoso law maker as Leader of the Opposition in Parliament was in line with Article 74 (2) of the Constitution Lusaka – Wednesday, 26 June 2024. THE Constitutional Court has ruled that Patriotic Front (PF) Mporokoso Member of Parliament, Brian Mundubile… Continue reading MUNDUBILE LEGALLY ELECTED LEADER OF OPPOSITION
Status of the Tanzania -Zambia Power inter-Connector
Status of the Tanzania -Zambia Power inter-Connector Amb. Emmanuel Mwamba wrote; At the Press conference held by President Hakainde Hichilema at State House, new ZANIS reporter, Kalani Muchima asked a brilliant question on the status of the powet inter-connector between Zambia and Tanzania. But he appeared misguided or directed emphasis on the false information about… Continue reading Status of the Tanzania -Zambia Power inter-Connector
DEC SEIZED K9M FROM CHAINAMA HOTEL PROPRIETOR AND NHEF OVER UNFILFILLED LAND ALLOCATIONS
DEC SEIZED K9M FROM CHAINAMA HOTEL PROPRIETOR AND NHEF OVER UNFILFILLED LAND ALLOCATIONS Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP), Gilbert Phiri, has initiated legal proceedings in the Economic and Financial Crimes Court to forfeit properties worth more than K9 million allegedly connected to a money laundering scandal involving three directors of the National Housing Empowerment Fund… Continue reading DEC SEIZED K9M FROM CHAINAMA HOTEL PROPRIETOR AND NHEF OVER UNFILFILLED LAND ALLOCATIONS
ZAMBIAN GOVERNMENT EMBARKS ON FORMULATING ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE (AI) FRAMEWORK
ZAMBIAN GOVERNMENT EMBARKS ON FORMULATING ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE (AI) FRAMEWORK The Minister of Science and Technology, Felix Mutati, has announced that the Zambian Government is in the process of establishing an Artificial Intelligence (AI) Framework. Mutati said Zambia is currently formulating an AI Strategy in collaboration with the Tony Blair Institute. He said the country is… Continue reading ZAMBIAN GOVERNMENT EMBARKS ON FORMULATING ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE (AI) FRAMEWORK
SNAPSHOT IN HISTORY : ACCOUNTABILITY UNDER DR. KENNETH KAUNDA’S UNIP
SNAPSHOT IN HISTORY : ACCOUNTABILITY UNDER DR. KENNETH KAUNDA’S UNIP By Eugene Makai TIMELINE : [1983] DEFENCE MINISTER’S WIFE CAUGHT SMUGGLING DRUGS INTO THE UK – FIRED The wife of Zambian Defence Minister Wilson Mofya Chakulya, Mrs. Susan Chakulya was arrested in the United Kingdom on a drugs charge and produced at Dudley Crown Court.… Continue reading SNAPSHOT IN HISTORY : ACCOUNTABILITY UNDER DR. KENNETH KAUNDA’S UNIP
ZRA misses revenue collection target by 11%
ZRA misses revenue collection target by 11% The Zambia Revenue Authority – ZRA has missed its April 2024 tax collection target by a notable 11%, perhaps depicting the tough economic conditions existing in the Zambian economy. ZRA collected a total of K12 billion (abut US$460 million) against a set target of K13.6 billion for the… Continue reading ZRA misses revenue collection target by 11%
What is the short term action plan?
What is the short term action plan? If the management team has run out of ideas and has adopted a “do nothing strategy”, and the board of directors is just watching, isn’t it time to change the board? The reason why ZESCO has competitive remuneration for top management is to make sure that top and… Continue reading What is the short term action plan?
President Ruto says he will not sign Finance Bill 2024, orders it to be withdrawn
Kenya president Ruto forced to follow the will of the people – backs down after protests This is a classical case of Parliament voting on party and wip line instead of representing the views of their electorates and constituencies. Ruto now faces the prospect of being forced to resign as the protests have led to… Continue reading President Ruto says he will not sign Finance Bill 2024, orders it to be withdrawn
COURT DISMISSES PETITION AGAINST MUNDUBILE
COURT DISMISSES PETITION AGAINST MUNDUBILE The Constitutional Court has dismissed a petition by Patriotic Front Member MOSES SAKALA that former leader of the Opposition in the National Assembly BRIAN MUNDUBILE assumed office illegally. The court has ruled that according to article 74 of the Constitution the Leader of Opposition in the National Assembly is elected… Continue reading COURT DISMISSES PETITION AGAINST MUNDUBILE
MBULA DEFENDS HH, KANGWA ON GOVERNMENT VEHICLE USE: “ONE IS A POLICY MAKER, THE OTHER IS IMPLEMENTER”
MBULA DEFENDS HH, KANGWA ON GOVERNMENT VEHICLE USE: “ONE IS A POLICY MAKER, THE OTHER IS IMPLEMENTER” By Mwenya Mofya FORMER Secretary to Cabinet Leslie Mbula says President Hakainde Hichilema did not override his Secretary to the Cabinet regarding the directive on the use of government vehicles. He argues that the President is a policymaker… Continue reading MBULA DEFENDS HH, KANGWA ON GOVERNMENT VEHICLE USE: “ONE IS A POLICY MAKER, THE OTHER IS IMPLEMENTER”
OVER 80 PERCENT OF WORKERS IN MANGANESE MINES IN CENTRAL PROVINCE ON VERGE OF LOSING THEIR JOBS
OVER 80 PERCENT OF WORKERS IN MANGANESE MINES IN CENTRAL PROVINCE ON VERGE OF LOSING THEIR JOBS By Chileshe Mwango Over 80 percent of workers in manganese mines located in Serenje District of Central Province are on the verge of losing their jobs following the ongoing load-shedding which has seen reduced production by over 50… Continue reading OVER 80 PERCENT OF WORKERS IN MANGANESE MINES IN CENTRAL PROVINCE ON VERGE OF LOSING THEIR JOBS
CHIPATA-MCHINJI RAILWAY LINE TO BE REVAMPED ONCE THE JOINING RAIL IN MALAWI AND MOZAMBIQUE IS OPERATIONAL – HACHIPUKA
CHIPATA-MCHINJI RAILWAY LINE TO BE REVAMPED ONCE THE JOINING RAIL IN MALAWI AND MOZAMBIQUE IS OPERATIONAL – HACHIPUKA Zambia Railways Limited ZRL Board Chairperson Emmanuel Hachipuka says the Chipata-Mchinji Railway line can only be revamped once the joining rail from both the Malawian and Mozambiquan side start operating. Mr. Hachipuka says unless the two joining… Continue reading CHIPATA-MCHINJI RAILWAY LINE TO BE REVAMPED ONCE THE JOINING RAIL IN MALAWI AND MOZAMBIQUE IS OPERATIONAL – HACHIPUKA
LUAPULA CHIEFS COUNCIL REJECT VIET-ZAM LAND DEAL
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Robert Chabinga was rightly chosen as leader of the opposition in Parliament – Constitution court
CONCOURT RULING ON LEADER OF OPPOSITION A novel ruling was passed by the Constitution court today that interpreted the modus operand of article 74(2) of the Constitution of Zambia that state the Leader of Oppsition should be from the party with most MPs in Parliament. They note that the article does not state how that… Continue reading Robert Chabinga was rightly chosen as leader of the opposition in Parliament – Constitution court
Congolese Magistrate exposes ‘Bonaza’ Malanji, says he has no businesses in DRC
Congolese Magistrate exposes ‘Bonaza’ Malanji, says he has no businesses in DRC JOE Malanji’s claims that he was engaged in lucrative businesses in neighbouring Congo DR collapsed in dramatic fashion yesterday as a magistrate from that country revealed that there was no such thing. Charles Kabozya said upon verifying the documents he received from… Continue reading Congolese Magistrate exposes ‘Bonaza’ Malanji, says he has no businesses in DRC
Nkombo has sued to intimidate me, I can’t pay him K40 million – Sean Tembo
Nkombo has sued to intimidate me, I can’t pay him K40 million – Sean Tembo LEADER of Patriots for Economic Progress Sean Tembo says he has no K40 million to give minister of Local Government and Rural Development Garry Nkombo, for alleging that he orchestrated the burning of Jean Chisenga’s house. Tembo says the accusations… Continue reading Nkombo has sued to intimidate me, I can’t pay him K40 million – Sean Tembo
ECONOMISTS WARN OF ECONOMIC IMPACT OF DROUGHT DISASTER
ECONOMISTS WARN OF ECONOMIC IMPACT OF DROUGHT DISASTER Economics Association of Zambia – EAZ President Dr Oswald Mungule has expressed concern over the adverse effects of the ongoing drought on Zambia’s economy. Mungule attributes the hindrance in economic growth to natural disasters caused by climate change, particularly drought. He said the severity of the situation… Continue reading ECONOMISTS WARN OF ECONOMIC IMPACT OF DROUGHT DISASTER