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Serbia offers aid to Zambia as country battles drought ZAMBIA has secured a pledge of assistance from Serbia to help mitigate the effects of a severe drought gripping the nation. The commitment came during a meeting between Serbian President Alexander Vučić and Zambia’s Ambassador to France, Judith Mulenga, who presented her credentials as non-residential Ambassador

Catholic Bishops observe Black Friday at State House! Ba Gen Zed mulibakulekafye

ECL TRUCE CALL BY HH A TRAP…Copperbelt churches and business implicated

ECL TRUCE CALL BY HH A TRAP …Copperbelt churches and business implicated 12.07.24 Sixth President of Zambia Edgar Lungu must resist the temptation to accept an invitation from counterpart incumbent President Hichilema because the invitation could be ´a trap,´ insiders close to the deal have revealed. A team of business and evangelical clergy based in

KENYAN PRESIDENT FIRES MINISTERS AFTER ANTI-TAX PROTESTS

Kenyan President William Ruto has dismissed with “immediate effect” all his ministers and the attorney-general, following the recent deadly protests that led to the withdrawal of an unpopular tax bill. The president said the move came after “reflection, listening to Kenyans, and after holistic appraisal of my cabinet”. He has said he will now consult

ECZ DEPLOYS POLL STAFF IN ALL NINE WARD

Earlier today, on Thursday, 11th July 2024, the Electoral Commission of Zambia (ECZ) successfully deployed all poll staff to their respective polling stations in the nine wards. The polls in all the wards are scheduled for tomorrow, Friday, 12th July 2024, from 06:00 hours to 18:00 hours. The Commission encourages all registered voters in the

CUTS INTERNATIONAL WELCOMES FORTHCOMING ZAMBIA ECONOMIC SUMMIT

Lusaka, Friday (July 12, 2024) Consumer Unity and Trust Society (CUTS) Regional Director for Southern and East Africa, Sajeev Nair, has described the 2024 Zambia Economic Summit, organized by the Economics Association of Zambia (EAZ) as a timely initiative crucial for Zambia’s current transformative phase. Mr. Nair said Zambia is navigating several significant challenges that

ZAMBIA SEEKS TO EMULATE INDIA’S DEMOCRATIC STRENGTHS IN JUDICIAL REFORMS

In a significant diplomatic exchange, Princess Kasune, Minister of Justice, has expressed the nation’s interest in adopting India’s robust constitutional and judicial systems. During a recent meeting with the Indian High Commissioner to Zambia, the Minister highlighted the need for Zambia to learn from India’s rich democratic experience, particularly in the realm of constitutional reforms

GOVERNMENT CONTEMPLATES ON CANCELLING THE MOU WITH FAZ OVER THE STALLED REHABILITATION WORKS ON KASAMA SPORTS STADIUM

Government said that it is contemplating on cancelling the Memorandum of understanding MoU with Football Association of Zambia FAZ following stalled works on the Kasama Sports Stadium. Sports Minister Elvis Nkandu has told Mano Sports in a telephone interview that he is disappointed that rehabilitation works at the Kasama Sports Stadium have delayed despite receiving

Fake Reconciliation Scheme Targeting Former President Lungu unearthed

…as the Bible says nothing is hidden under the Sun…. Information has surfaced suggesting a potential scheme involving a staged reconciliation meeting in Ndola, purportedly aimed at former President Edgar Chagwa Lungu. According to inside sources. According to the sources a reconciliation prayer meeting is scheduled to be announced where Former President Lungu will be

HH awards 20% salary increment to Chief Justice Mumba Malila

In a move that has generated public attention and questions from some civil servants, President Hakainde Hichilema – HH has awarded a 20% salary increment to the Chief Justice Mumba Malila. This is in comparison to the about 7 to 10% (K550 across the board) salary increments awarded to most government employees and civil servants

“GIVE US OUR TERMINAL BENEFITS CRIES OUT UNZA EMPLOYEES”

“GIVE US OUR TERMINAL BENEFITS CRIES OUT UNZA EMPLOYEES” By Gertrude Purity Chanda As if the loadshedding saga is not enough government has again been thrown with another demand from THREE (3) University of Zambia (UNZA) unions who have called on government to pay the employees their nine years terminal benefits. Addressing the media today

STATEMENT IN RESPONSE TO THE PROTEST AT ZESCO HQ BY YOUTHS

STATEMENT IN RESPONSE TO THE PROTEST AT ZESCO HQ BY YOUTHS We would like to address the youths who protested at ZESCO Headquarters today. Your demands to “fix ZESCO” are noted, and we appreciate your enthusiasm in advocating for better services. However, we must correct the misinformation perpetuated. ZESCO is in good shape and well-managed

MICHELO CHIZOMBE THREATENS TO WITHDRAW THE ELIGIBILITY CASE, IF PRESIDENT HICHILEMA CONTINUES TO IGNORE HIS CALLS WHEN HE IS SUFFERING

One would have thought this young man is swimming in money for being the only hope for President Hichilema to retain power #IF they manage to bar Edgar Chagwa Lungu through this repeated case of eligibility, but working for President Hichilema is all charity while he makes millions of dollars and starch them abroad. This

FIC exposes K13.58bn illicit dealings

There has been an increase of up to 133 percent in illicit financial activities, including money laundering, corruption and tax evasion with a resultant value increase of up to almost K14 billion from almost K6 billion, the latest Financial Intelligence Centre (FCI) has revealed. According to the FIC the 9th Money Laundering and Terrorism Financing

NINE PF MP’S WALKS BACK TO PARLY AFTER COURT STAYS MOYO’S DECLARATION OF SEATS VACANT…

High Court stays Speaker Moyo’s Expulsion of 9 Members of Parliament Lusaka, Zambia – July 10, 2024 The High Court of Zambia has granted leave to apply for judicial review to nine Members of Parliament who challenged the decision declaring their seats vacant. The ruling, issued by the Honourable Judge of the High Court, came

I told police and my lawyer who my abductors are, JJ Banda tells Silvia Masebo

Lusaka- Wednesday, July 10th, 2024 Silvia Masebo has also been caught in the leaked recordings. Others are Ministry of Information and Media Permanent Secretary, Thabo Kawana, Ministry of Home Affairs and Interior Security, Dickson Matembo.When Masebo visited Petauke Central Independent Member of Parliament at Maina Soko, Banda narrated his ordeal to Masebo.“I told Mudenda Timba

Chaos Erupts as Thousands of Zambians Defy Police to Protest Crippling Power Outages

Chaos Erupts as Thousands of Zambians Defy Police to Protest Crippling Power Outages The streets surrounding the headquarters of the state-owned power utility, ZESCO, are tense and volatile as thousands of angry Zambians are planning to converge to protest the country’s ongoing power crisis. Despite a heavy police presence and an earlier refusal to grant

HICHILEMA DESERVES RESPECT AS PRESIDENT – Wynter Kabimba

ECONOMIC Front president Wynter Kabimba says the presidency needs to be respected regardless of one’s political affiliation. Appearing on today’s edition of the Hot Seat on Hot FM today, Kabimba condemned former president Edgar Lungu for calling President Hakainde Hichilema names during the recent Citizen First rally in Kitwe. He said politicians should learn to

MAFINGA MP ROBERT CHABINGA APOLOGISES TO THE MEDIA OVER THREATENING REMARKS

Apology To the media, Take notice that upon re-examination of my statement during a press briefing that I hosted on Wednesday, 3rd July, 2024, I do hereby unequivocally apologise to you members of the fourth estate. I have observed that I digressed to deal with a matter that dragged you- the hard working media houses

Judge Charles Zulu is being told to slowdown on the case of the 9 MPs so that ECZ can announce the date of nominations and elections before he could set the date to hear the matter – Chilufya Tayali

By Chilufya Tayali ANOTHER INTELLIGENCE INFORMATION: JUDGE CHARLES ZULU UNDER PRESSURE TO PROVE THAT HE IS NOT LOYAL TO ECL, AGAIN Remember how he struggled to read a judgment after the State entered a nollie prosequi in a murder case where she was jointly charged with former President Edgar Lungu’s barber Shebby Chilekwa. This is

FORMER PRESIDENT EDGAR LUNGU STILL STANDS ELIGIBLE

FORMER PRESIDENT EDGAR LUNGU STILL STANDS ELIGIBLE ……as Constitutional Court rules to Hear Arguments in Former President’s 2021 Eligibility Case…. Lusaka, 9th July, 2024 The Constitutional Court has announced its decision to hear arguments in the case concerning the eligibility of former President Edgar Chagwa Lungu to run for office in the 2021 elections. As

CONSTITUTIONAL COURT TO HEAR PETITION ON LUNGU’S ELIGIBILITY

CONSTITUTIONAL COURT TO HEAR PETITION ON LUNGU’S ELIGIBILITY THE Constitutional Court has ruled that it will proceed to hear the petition challenging Edgar Lungu’s eligibility to contest future elections. The matter has been sent back to a single judge for rescheduling. The court dismissed a notice of motion raised by Mr Lungu, who asked the

JAY JAY BANDA IN MORE TROUBLE AS MASEBO REPORTS HIM FOR RECORDING AND CIRCULATING A PRIVATE CONVERSATION

Health Minister Sylvia Masebo says its criminal to report someone without getting their concert and has since reported Petauke Independent member of Parliament Emmanuel Jay Banda. Reacting to an audio recording of her and Banda which was leaked to this morning, Masebo said she is disappointed by Banda. Masebo who is also UPND Chairperson for

Patriotic Front Slams Government for Threatening Supporters Ahead of Lungu Court Case

The Patriotic Front (PF) has accused the UPND government of attempting to curtail the constitutional rights of citizens by threatening to arrest those who show up at court in solidarity with former President Edgar Lungu. Speaking at a press briefing, PF Vice President Given Lubinda condemned the statement made by the Minister of Home Affairs

Given Lubinda says  PF recognises the offer by President Hakainde Hichilema to meet Edgar Lungu

PATRIOTIC Front Vice-president Given Lubinda says his party recognises the offer by President Hakainde Hichilema to meet former leader Edgar Lungu. Speaking at a media briefing, Mr Lubinda urged President Hichilema to use the opportunity to involve the former president in resolving the multiple challenges and crises facing the country. He called on the President

ECL solidarity march won’t be stopped – Nakacinda

The Patriotic Front (PF) has vowed that mass of its supporters and members will today march to the Supreme Court grounds in a call of solidarity to former President Edgar Lungu who will be appearing before the Constitutional Court where a ruling for the preliminary issues on his eligibility to contest future presidential elections. And

I will reach out to ECL – HH

PRESIDENT Hakainde Hichilema has promised Zambians that he will reach out to former President Edgar Lungu in order to stop political tension in the country. Mr Hichilema said reaching out to Mr Lungu will be cardinal so that peace reigns in the country. Speaking when he graced the Reformed Church of Zambia 125 celebration in

Government to borrow K16.6bn in financing supplementary budget

GOVERNMENT plans to borrow K16.6 billion through additional concessional financing using both domestic and external sources as part of financing the supplementary budget, necessitated by the current drought situation. Last month, Finance and National Planning Minister, Situmbeko Musokotwane, proposed a K41.9 billion revised budget to Parliament which was later approved. Giving an update on the

Mass Resignation planned: North-East Region MPs hope to Trigger Constitutional Crisis

According to a source within the Patriotic Front (PF), the party’s MPs, Mayors, and Councilors from the North-East region are planning a mass resignation to force a constitutional crisis, hoping to trigger Presidential and General Elections before 2026. This move appears to be driven by former President Edgar Lungu’s desire for a change in government

Hichilema has accepted a suggestion by the Reformed Church in Zambia (RCZ) to reach out to Edgar Lungu

PRESIDENT Hakainde Hichilema has accepted a suggestion by the Reformed Church in Zambia (RCZ) to reach out to former President Edgar Lungu. The President said this yesterday when he graced the 125 years’ anniversary of RCZ where the church’s. Synod moderator Ackson Banda called on him to engage Mr Lungu, who they referred to as

We are not looking for by-elections, you are eating yourselves up – Nalumango tells PF

We are not looking for by-elections, you are eating yourselves up – Nalumango tells PF VICE President Mutale Nalumango has advised the wrangled up PF not to involve the UPND in the infighting that has engulfed the party, as it was eating itself up with the feud created by its members. Nalumango said President Hichilema