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‘Blatant act of vengeance,’ UKA’s Silavwe decries dismissal of judges by President Hichilema

The United Kwacha Alliance (UKA) has accused President Hakainde Hichilema of compromising the independence of the judiciary by dismissing three Constitutional Court judges, ...

By AUGUSTINE SICHULAOctober 26, 20240

Power and Politics

Family of slain Kasama UPND youth demands justice, as provincial leadership issues 48-hour deadline to police

The family of Mukuka Bwalya, a Kasama-based youth member of the ruling UPND, is demanding a full investigation and accountability from the Zambia ...

By AUGUSTINE SICHULAOctober 26, 20240

Joint task force raids illegal dealers of petroleum products in Lusaka, seize over 4,600 litres of fuel

The Joint Task Force on Illegal Fuel Vending, comprising law enforcement agencies and the Energy Regulation Board (ERB), led by the Drug Enforcement ...

By AUGUSTINE SICHULAOctober 26, 20240

Metro

DEC claims cross-border drug syndicate dismantled, over 700kg of cannabis seized

The Drug Enforcement Commission (DEC) has reportedly disrupted a major international drug trafficking syndicate, seizing over 700 kilogrammes of high-grade cannabis being smuggled ...

By AUGUSTINE SICHULAOctober 25, 20240

Metro

Lusaka police arrest gang leader ‘viper’ allegedly linked to violent crimes

Police in Kanyama have apprehended a 24-year-old man, Joseph Kabanshi, known by his alias “VIPER,” from Garden House Compound in Lusaka. According to ...

By AUGUSTINE SICHULAOctober 25, 20240

United Kwacha Alliance blames Zambia’s diplomatic row with Zimbabwe for fuel shortages, demands return of subsidies

The United Kwacha Alliance (UKA) has sounded the alarm over Zambia’s ongoing fuel shortage and escalating energy deficit, cautioning that these issues, if ...

By AUGUSTINE SICHULAOctober 25, 20240

Economy

Zambians urged to be smart investors, avoid scams in emerging financial markets

The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has urged collaboration in advancing investor education, leveraging the opportunities presented by campaigns like World Investor Week. ...

By AUGUSTINE SICHULAOctober 25, 20240

Power and Politics

President Hichilema reflects on Zambia’s heritage, future in Independence Day message

Zambia’s commitment to democracy is evident in its smooth transitions of power and respect for freedom of expression, says President Hakainde Hichilema. Hichilema ...

By AUGUSTINE SICHULAOctober 24, 20240

Metro

More condemn arrest of Zambian investigative journalist, Zgambo

The Southern African Editors Forum (SAEF) has expressed concern over the repeated arrests of investigative journalist, Thomas Zgambo, in Zambia, the latest occurring ...

By AUGUSTINE SICHULAOctober 24, 20240

Power and Politics

Lawmaker, Mtayachalo, blames energy crisis on political, tribal appointments at ZESCO

Chama North Member of Parliament, Yotam Mtayachalo has blamed ZESCO’s poor management on appointments based on political and tribal considerations, rather than merit. ...

By AUGUSTINE SICHULAOctober 24, 20240

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