Archive: 14 March 2019
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Media freedom in Zambia under threat, observes UK MinisterUK Minister of State for Africa, Foreign Office and DFID Harriett Baldwin says freedom of expression and media in Zambia is under threat as evidenced by the closure of Prime TV. In her Tweet, Baldwin […]
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Mwakalombe orders security wings to curb illegal mealie meal exportCopperbelt Minister Japhen Mwakalombe has ordered security wings to impound trucks that are transporting maize and mealie meal without export permits. In an interview, Mwakalombe said the lifting of ban to export mealie meal was […]
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Businessman sues Mushipe over K70,000 rental arrearsA businessman identified as Archie Mctribuoy has dragged Lusaka lawyer Martha Mushipe to court for failing to pay over K70,000 in rental arrears. Mctribouy is seeking an order for leave to issue vacant possession and […]
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Today’s crop of technocrats are cowards – SimumbaTrade and investment expert Trevor Simumba has charged that the current crop of technocrats are self-seeking cowards who are only looking out for their wellbeing. And Simumba says come 2021, himself and other progressive Zambians […]
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Kabwe police launch manhunt for woman who dumped new-born in septic tankPolice in Kabwe have launched a man hunt for a 20-year-old woman who allegedly dumped a baby in a septic tank after giving birth. Central Province Police Commissioner Chola Katanga said police received a report […]
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DEC nabs Malawian for trafficking in 291Kg of MiraaThe Drug Enforcement Commission says it has arrested a Malawian national for trafficking in 291 Kilograms of dry Mirra. In a statement, Wednesday, DEC Public Relations Officer Theresa Katongo said the 33-year-old, Yusuf Twayib Nawe […]
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Poor tax compliance in Africa worries MutatiMovement for Multi-party Democracy (MMD) faction leader Felix Mutati has urged African governments to devise methods that will make payment of tax more persuasive. According to statement from Mutati’s press office, the former Finance Minister […]
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Ireland to illuminate Vic Falls in green to celebrate festival of St PatrickThe Embassy of Ireland says it will illuminate the Victoria Falls in Green from 15 to 17 March 2019, as Ireland will be celebrating their national day of St. Patrick who is credited for having […]
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A wife should be The President’s most trusted advisorPresident Edgar Lungu says women will never achieve gender equality if they give up their pursuit for social justice and stick to the shipikisha mentality. According to his International Women’s Day message, the Head of […]
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High Court dismisses Kambwili’s application for judicial review over Roan SeatThe Lusaka High Court has dismissed NDC leader Chishimba Kambwili’s application for leave to commence judicial review against the decision of the Speaker of the National Assembly to declare his Roan Parliamentary seat vacant. High […]
