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HH asks court to strike out Tayali’s defence in defamation caseUPND leader Hakainde Hichilema has asked the Lusaka High Court to strike out Chilufya Tayali’s defence in a case where he has sued him for defamation. Hichilema wants the court to strike out Tayali’s defence... […]
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ECZ may cancel polls if presidential candidate dies, argues Solicitor GeneralSOLICITOR General Abraham Mwansa has argued that ECZ only has power to cancel general elections where a Presidential candidate dies, resigns or is disqualified after the close of nominations but before the election date. He... […]
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It’s legal for Lungu to assent bills until president-elect is sworn in, AG tells courtTHE Attorney General has argued that the President, as head of the executive, is mandated to conduct executive functions including assenting of bills until the President-elect is sworn in. And the Attorney General has said […]
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5 get 4 years for stealing K1m, US$2,000 cash from a vehicleLUSAKA High Court Judge Sharon Newa has sentenced five men to four years imprisonment with hard labour for stealing K1 million and US$2,000 cash from a motor vehicle belonging to an Indian national. In this […]
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Court dismisses NGOs’ application to halt prosecution of Cyber Security offendersTHE Lusaka High Court has refused to grant five Non-Governmental Organisations (NGOs) a conservatory order preventing the prosecution of people under the Cyber Security and Cyber Crimes Act pending determination of their petition. Lusaka High […]
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ZMMSA admits storing, distributing defective drugs that were later recalledTHE Zambia Medicines and Medical Supplies Agency (ZMMSA) has admitted storing and distributing medicines and medical supplies procured from Honeybee Pharmaceuticals and the International Drug Company that were later recalled. The Agency has also admitted... […]
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Court frees 4 former Twin Palm pupils accused of murdering Kabulonga Boys pupilLUSAKA High Court Judge Sharon Newa has acquitted a former head boy of Twin Palm Secondary School and three juveniles who were accused of killing a Kabulonga Boys Secondary School pupil. In this matter, four... […]
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Court acquits G and G Nationwide (Zambia) Limited director of forgery chargesTHE Lusaka Magistrates’ Court has acquitted G and G Nationwide (Zambia) Limited director Christopher Banda in a matter where he was accused of forgery, uttering false documents, and obtaining pecuniary advantage. In this matter, Banda... […]
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ACC, Kapoko’s baby mama seek out of court settlement in case involving seized assetsTHE Anti-Corruption Commission says it is working on an out-of-court settlement in a matter where incarcerated Henry Kapoko’s former lover petitioned the Constitutional Court to order the commission to release various items that were seized... […]
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Lsk lawyer seeks declaration that ECZ cannot cancel, postpone general electionsLUSAKA lawyer Michael Mutwena has sued the state, seeking a declaration that the Electoral Commission of Zambia has no powers to cancel or postpone a presidential or parliamentary election that is scheduled to be held... […]
