GRANT SUSPECTS BOND AMIDST CHOLERA, URGES RIGHTS BODY
The Human Rights Commission has urged authorities to grant bond and bail to suspects to decongesting police cells and preventing cholera from spreading to the deprivation of liberty facilities. The…
ZAMBIA TO RECEIVE CHOLERA VACCINES ON JANUARY 14
The Zambian government has disclosed that the country is expected to receive cholera vaccines on January 14, 2024 to contain the disease. Republican President Hakainde Hichilema says this will be…
SIMON MWEWA LANE JAILED SIX MONTHS
Lusaka businessman and vlogger Simon Chitambala popularly known as Simon Mwewa Lane has been jailed to six months simple imprisonment on charges of malicious damage to property. In this matter,…
OVER 1,500 BAILABLE OFFENDERS REMAIN DETAINED
Authorities in Zambia have revealed they are keeping over 1,500 suspects in custody despite facing bailable offences. Speaking during the ceremonial opening of the criminal session of the Lusaka High…
DIAMOND TV ACQUIRES BROADCAST AND PUBLIC VIEWING RIGHTS TO SHOW ALL 52 AFCON MATCHES
Lusaka, 05.01.2024 – Diamond TV is pleased to announce to its esteemed viewers and clients that it will be broadcasting the complete AFCON tournament, featuring all 52 exciting matches. Football…
CHOLERA CLAIMS ANOTHER THREE PEOPLE
Zambia has in the last 24 hours recorded 85 new Cholera cases and three deaths. The cases are from six districts namely Lusaka, Luangwa, Chilanga, Chongwe, Vubwi and Petauke. According…
LEVY ON MOBILE MONEY TRANSACTIONS RAISES EYE BROWS
The Private Sector Development Association (PSDA) says the introduction of a levy on person-to-person mobile money transaction may discourage uptake of mobile money services. PSDA Chairperson Yusuf Dodia says if…
MOAZ TO PARTNER WITH ZRA ON SMART INVOICE ROLL OUT
The Media Owners Association (MOAZ) has pledged to collaborate with the Zambia Revenue Authority (ZRA) to ensure smooth implementation of the smart invoice initiative. MOAZ President, Costa Mwansa says the…
MOF DIRECTOR ACCUSED OF KILLING HUBBY WITH SONS HELP MAKES COURT APPEARANCE
Ministry of Finance and National Planning Assistant Director, Mwila Kasase, has appeared before the Lusaka Magistrate’s Court for allegedly killing her husband, Alex Kanyama Zulu. In this matter, the accused…
DRC DECIDES, SADC NODS ELECTION
The SADC observation mission in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) is pleased with voting that is underway in that country. Speaking when he addressed media at the Institut Dela…