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05/12/2022

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In 1995, the sisters of the sacred hearts of Jesus and Mary carried out a survey in Lusaka’s Bauleni area to ascertain the number of children with special ne...

24/08/2022

LUSAMBO, MALANJI ELIGIBLE TO STAND - LAZ

Below is a full statement from the Law Association of Zambia on the eligibility of the Joseph Malanji and Bowman Lusambo to re-contest their seats.

24/08/2022

LUSAMBO AND MALANJI BARRED FROM RE-CONTESTING SEATS - ECZ

The Electoral Commission of Zambia ECZ will not accept nomination papers from those who caused Parliamentary By-Elections.

This move effectively renders former Kabushi and Kwacha Members of Parliament Bowman Lusambo and Joseph Malanji disqualified to re-contest their previous seats.

According to the Electoral Commission of Zambia in a statement issued to the public, article 72 (4) of the constitution of Zambia amendment act no. 2 of 2016 disqualifies the two from standing and hence nomination papers from the two former Maps will not be accepted.

22/08/2022

UPND GOVERNMENT SHOULD HAVE HUMAN FACE IN DEALING WITH SENSITIVE ISSUES – MUNDUBILE

*** As he bemoans demolition of houses in Chingola’s Kasompe Ward***

PATRIOTIC FRONT Member of Parliament for Mporokoso Constituency and leader of the Opposition in Parliament Brian Mundubile has condemned the demolition of houses and other structures in Chingola’s Kasompe ward describing it as an unfortunate act.

In an interview with Camnet news, Mr Mundubile who is one of the Patriotic Front’s presidential hopefuls says the United Party for National Development government should not find pleasure in the suffering of the Zambian people.

Mr Mundubile says the government through the local authority should have found amicable ways of dealing with the matter in a humane way unlike leaving a lot of families destitute.

Government last week demolished over 300 houses with over 300 families left in the cold after accusing them of having illegally built on land belonging to Kasompe airstrip in Kasompe ward of Chingola district on the Copperbelt province.

Credit: Story, Camnet TV

19/08/2022

FORMER DEPUTY POLICE INSPECTOR GENERAL CHARITY KATANGA ARRESTED

The Drug Enforcement Commission (DEC) through its Anti-Money Laundering Investigations Unit has arrested a former Deputy Inspector General of Police for being in possession of property reasonably suspected to be proceeds of crime.

Charity Masambo Katanga, aged 45, of Plot Number 401a/611 in Makeni, has been arrested for being in possession of property reasonably suspected to be proceeds of crime valued at Two Million and Thirty Thousand United States Dollars (USD 2, 030, 000.00) and One Million, Five Hundred Twenty two Thousand and Five Kwacha (1, 522, 005.00) contrary to Section 71 of the Forfeiture and Proceeds of Crime Act No. 19 of 2010 of the Laws of Zambia.

Particulars of the offence are that Charity Masambo Katanga jointly and whilst acting together with other persons unknown, on dates unknown but between 1st January, 2017 and 6th June, 2022 in Lusaka Province, did buy 10 Higer Buses at the purchase price of USD 203,000.00 each using funds reasonably suspected to be proceeds of crime.

The Commission has seized the buses and also cash in her company bank account in the sum of One Million Five Hundred Twenty Two Thousand and Five Kwacha (1, 522, 005.00), money reasonably suspected to be proceeds of crime.

The suspect is on Police bond and will appear in court soon.
Mathias Kamanga

Public Relations Officer
Drug Enforcement Commission

15/08/2022

WILLIAM RUTO IS NEW KENYAN PRESIDENT

The Independent Electoral Boundaries Commission of Kenya IEBC has declared William RUTO the duly elected President of the Republic of Kenya.

Raila Odinga poured 48.8 percent while William Ruto has gotten over 7 million votes representing 50.49 percent making him the winner.

15/08/2022

DINGINDABA JONAH BUYOYA BECOMES FIRST SOUTHERN AFRICAN TO WIN THE BBC KOMLA DUMOR AWARD - CONGRATULATIONS

Below is a Facebook posting from the BBC Africa page.

We're delighted to announce the winner of this year's BBC News Komla Dumor Award is Zambian television and radio presenter, Dingindaba Jonah Buyoya.

At 25-years-old, Buyoya is the youngest recipient of the award; he is also the first winner from Southern Africa. 🙌🏾

11/08/2022

TRANSPORTERS AND RTSA REACH AGREEMENT WITH FARES REDUCED BY K2

The Road Transport and Safety Agency RTSA and bus operators have finally agreed on on bus fare adjustments with the Lusaka routes now adjusted by K2 from the previous K5 reduction.

11/08/2022

ECZ SETS SEPTEMBER 15 FOR KABUSHI AND KWACHA BY ELECTIONS

The Electoral Commission of Zambia has set September 15, 2022 as the date for the Kabushi and Kwacha By Elections.

This follows the nullifications of the Kwacha and Kabushi Parliamentary seats the courts which where held by Bowman Lusambo and Joseph Malanji both of the former ruling party, the Patriotic Front.

07/08/2022

Muzala Samukonga, the Zambian athlete at the commonwealth games happening in Birmingham, England has minted gold in the men's 400 hundred meter race.

03/08/2022

- ELITE NEWS WORLD BRIEF -

**** Nancy Pelosi arrived in Taiwan... The US house speaker is the first to visit the island since 1997 in what is seen as a provocative move towards Beijing. Meanwhile, an overseas cyberattack reportedly crashed a Taiwanese government website.

…and China vowed to launch “targeted military operations.” Joint air and sea drills will take place in response to Pelosi’s visit. An export ban on 100 Taiwanese brands has also gone into effect.

**** BP reported big profits. The oil company raked in $8.5 billion in its latest quarter and increased its dividend amid pinched supply and high prices. Vitol also reported a record $4.2 billion in earnings.

**** Uber had positive cash flow for the first time. It still reported a net loss of $2.6 billion in the second quarter, but is picking up business from an increase in post-pandemic rides.

**** Reliance Jio was the highest bidder in India’s 5G auction. Billionaire Mukesh Ambani’s telecom company will pay $11 billion to claim nearly half of the auctioned airwaves over the next 20 years.

**** A Toyota affiliate submitted fake emissions data for years. A company probe found that false information on engines dates back to at least 2003.

**** London and Amsterdam limited more air traffic. Schiphol airport is extending its capacity cap through October, while British Airways has paused the sale of short-haul flights from Heathrow.

**** Australia is short on eggs. With wintry weather and other factors leading to low production, some supermarkets are implementing a two-carton limit.

03/08/2022

NSHINDANO WAVES THE ELECTORAL COMMISSION OF ZAMBIA GOODBYE

Electoral Commission of Zambia Chief Electoral Officer Patrick Nshindano has left his position of ECZ CEO. This is according to a statement issued by the Commission.

Below is the full statement.

Mutual Separation from the Commission – Chief Electoral Officer

The Electoral Commission of Zambia would like to announce the mutual separation of the Chief Electoral Officer, Mr. Kryticous Patrick Nshindano from the Electoral Commission of Zambia effective 7th August 2022.

The agreement was reached by both parties in a Commission meeting of 2nd August 2022.

Mr. Nshindano served the Commission since August 2019 and has been instrumental in a number of innovations that have seen the Commission transform and deliver credible elections.

The Commission would like to advise all electoral stakeholders and the general public that it will notify them of consequent appointments once these are effected.