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Police arrest Lebanese national, Yehia, for allegedly scamming a Chinese of $799,950

Police in Lusaka have arrested Ali Hussein Yehia, a Lebanese national, for allegedly obtaining $799,950 under false pretenses. Police Spokesperson, Rae Hamoonga, confirmed ...

By AUGUSTINE SICHULADecember 18, 20240

Power and Politics

MISA-Zambia FOX report highlights persistent media harassment, calls for reforms

The latest Freedom of Expression (FOX) Report by MISA-Zambia has raised concerns over the continued harassment of media professionals in Zambia, despite collective ...

By AUGUSTINE SICHULADecember 18, 20240

Economy

Lusaka City Council to go after underage beer drinkers, threatens sanctions against unlicensed pubs

The Lusaka City Council (LCC) has reportedly intensified patrols to curb underage beer drinking and prevent illegal alcohol consumption by minors. Chola Mwamba, ...

By AUGUSTINE SICHULADecember 18, 20240

University don, Kaaba, frowns at rising disrespect for independence of judiciary, separation of powers

Former Anti-Corruption Commission Board Commissioner and University of Zambia Senior Law Lecturer, Dr. Obrien Kaaba, has expressed concerns about the lack of transparency ...

By AUGUSTINE SICHULADecember 18, 20240

Power and Politics

Zambia seeks South African vehicle parts manufacturing plant to deepen economic ties

President Hakainde Hichilema has asked South Africa to set up a vehicle parts manufacturing plant in Zambia as the two countries deepen their ...

By AUGUSTINE SICHULADecember 18, 20240

Economy

Group cautions borehole drilling companies against exploiting Zambians

The Parliamentary Caucus on Water, Sanitation, and Hygiene (PC-WASH) has cautioned borehole drilling companies against exploiting Zambians through unfair practices and inflated pricing. ...

By AUGUSTINE SICHULADecember 18, 20240

Economy

Govt assures farmers on fertilizer loan facility in Eastern province, cautions against sale of forms

The government has assured farmers in Eastern Province applying for the Smallholder Agriculture Fertilizer (SAF) loan facility that no eligible applicant will be ...

By AUGUSTINE SICHULADecember 18, 20240