SUSPECTED ‘RUTHLESS’ LILANDA GANG LEADER NABBED
Police in Lusaka have arrested a 28-year-old, Gift Banda who is suspected to be the leader of a notorious gang terrorizing Lilanda Estates and Shadreck Area in Lusaka’s Matero Township.…
“I DID NOT KILL MY HUSBAND”, MRS SHIKAPWASHA TELLS COURT
73-year-old Jane Lusengo has denied killing her husband, Lieutenant General Ronnie Shikapwasha. Appearing before the Lusaka High Court, the accused has pleaded not guilty to one count of murder. In…
ZESCO STARTS IMPORTING ELECTRICITY
ZESCO limited has disclosed the importation of electricity, effective 1st May 2024 in order to supplement the national power supply, following reduced generation due to low water levels. Company Spokesperson,…
OF UNENDING COSTS: ERB OKAYS NEW ZESCO TARIFFS
Within just hours before Zambians could stomach increased fuel prices, they have yet again been hit by another economic bombshell. The Energy Regulation Board (ERB) has approved ZESCO’s electricity tariffs…
KABWE ON QUEST FOR DOG REGISTRATION, COMPLIANCE
Kabwe’s streets are seeing a new kind of patrol, as dog registration clocks one week. It is part of a push to maintain order before the dogs are cropped, with…
DELAY TO ACCESS THEIR MONEY FRUSTRATES INVESTRUST DEPOSITORS
Scores of Investrust Bank Plc (in possession) depositors, who lined up at the Zanaco Bill Master Cairo branch, were frustrated by delays in accessing their money. A check by Diamond…
POLICE STILL INVESTIGATING KILLING OF CHIPATA COUNCIL EMPLOYEE
The family of Alick Banda, a driver and employee of Chipata City Council, is demanding justice following his untimely demise under unclear circumstances. Alick Banda died at his girlfriend’s house…
ZAMBIA’S DEBT ROSE BY OVER $13 BILLION FROM 2006 TO 2022
An audit report released by the Auditor General on the stock of Zambia’s’ external debt increased from $1.02 Billion in 2006 to US$14.07 Billion in 2022, among other significant financial…
FAILURE TO PAY FOR MICHOPO WORTH K5 CLAIMS TEENAGERS LIFE
18-year-old Mwata Yowa of Sekondi village in Samfya district has been stabbed to death by Musaba, aged 17, for allegedly failing to pay for Michopo (meat snack) worth K5. According…
POLICE DETAIN CHIPATA CITY COUNCIL TOWN CLERK
The Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) has arrested Chipata City Council Town Clerk, Aaron Kamalondo, over allegations of corrupt practices. Mr. Kamalondo has been detained at Chipata Central Police Station since morning…