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The Electoral Commission of Zambia (ECZ) has urged District Conflict Management Committees (DCMCs) in Chibombo, Chisamba, and Kabwe districts, to be impartial as they mediate minor electoral disputes to ensure a fair and credible electoral process. Kabwe District Electoral Officer, Jovax Ngoma has emphasised that integrity and impartiality are essential, noting that the approach aims […]
By CHIKUMBI KATEBE TWO MINISTRY of Health employees have pleaded not guilty to a charg of theft involving over K400, 000, money which was in their possession. Before Lusaka Magistrate Nthandose Chabala was Friday Ndawa 48, of Chamba Valley, an accountant and Richard Chomba, 44, a Pharmacist. They appeared for mention in one count […] To continue reading, you must subscribe to either DAILY, WEEKLY or MONTHLY Plans.
BY CHIKUMBI KATEBE LUSAKA High Court Justice Gaudentia Salasini has granted an exparte order of interim mandatory injunction restraining FDD secretary general Nathan Mulonga from conducting political on behalf of the opposition political party. This is contained in an order obtained from the High Court that Mr Mulonga was barred from any political […] To continue reading, you must subscribe to either DAILY, WEEKLY or MONTHLY Plans.
According to the Zambia Land Alliance, the […]
By NATION REPORTER POLICE in North-Western Province have arrested former Chavuma Member of Parliament Victor Lumayi and another suspect after they were allegedly found carrying firearms at nomination centres during the recent electoral process. The arrests come amid heightened security measures aimed at safeguarding peace and order during the election period. According to a […] To continue reading, you must subscribe to either DAILY, WEEKLY or MONTHLY Plans.
President Hakainde Hichilema says African states need to strive to achieve economic development. President Hichilema says while previous generations fought for the liberation of Africa, the responsibility is on the current generation to gain economic development for their respective states. Speaking to journalists shortly after the wreath laying ceremony to commemorate Africa Freedom Day at […]
BWEENGWA ASPIRING CANDIDATE CLIFF MWIINGA TO LEAVE THE COUNTRY OVER SAFETY CONCERNS Bweengwa independent aspiring candidate Cliff Mwiinga says he will temporarily leave the country for safety reasons and will only return when he feels it is safe for him to do so. He has since urged his supporters to continue campaigning peacefully on his […]
THE CURIOUS CASE OF EDGAR LUNGU’S REMAINS – A POLITICAL TRAGEDY ENGINEERED BY MAKEBI ZULU By Chilufya Kasonde For months, the nation has waited in confusion. Why is the body of former President Edgar Chagwa Lungu being kept in a South African mortuary instead of being brought home for a dignified burial? The silence from […]
A Lusaka based Economist has urged youths to take up the drive and effort to cultivate farmland because that is where they can find a source of living. Speaking in an interview with Lusaka Star, Kelvin Chisanga explained that farming is a needed tool that produces raw materials used in the manufacturing of many other economic […]
.BY CHIKUMBI KATEBE A SECURITY guard has admitted to stealing 1,200 boom buckets valued at over US$ 30,000 which he intended to sale in Kasumblesa. Christopher Mwelwa, 32, of Lusaka’s Garden House pleaded guilty to the charge of theft by servant when he admitted he took 1,200 buckets of 1.5kilograms of Boom powder without […] To continue reading, you must subscribe to either DAILY, WEEKLY or MONTHLY Plans.