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KAMBWILI LOSES APPEAL, HEADS TO JAIL OVER TRIBAL REMARKSReported by FactNest News | Verified July 14, 2025Kasama, Zambia...
16/07/2025

KAMBWILI LOSES APPEAL, HEADS TO JAIL OVER TRIBAL REMARKS

Reported by FactNest News | Verified July 14, 2025

Kasama, Zambia – Former Information Minister Chishimba Kambwili is set to begin serving a five-month jail sentence with hard labour after the Kasama High Court dismissed his appeal against a 2023 conviction for hate speech.

In a ruling delivered today by a panel of three High Court judges, the court upheld the Subordinate Court’s decision that found Mr. Kambwili guilty of making tribally inflammatory remarks during a live radio broadcast on Radio Mano in August 2021.

⚖️ Conviction Upheld

Kambwili was originally convicted on November 30, 2023, under Section 70(1) of the Penal Code, which prohibits hate speech based on tribe or place of origin. His remarks were deemed to show hatred and contempt toward the Tonga-speaking community.

The High Court today ruled that:

> “The appellant’s grounds of appeal lacked merit. The sentence was appropriate under the circumstances and does not warrant interference.”

The State, through the National Prosecution Authority (NPA), had filed a cross-appeal seeking a stiffer penalty, arguing that the offense had threatened national unity and peace. However, the court opted to uphold the original sentence.

🚨 Immediate Imprisonment Ordered

Mr. Kambwili has now been ordered to begin serving his sentence immediately, effective July 14, 2025.

The court stressed that freedom of expression does not extend to inciting tribal divisions, and that Zambia’s legal system will continue to uphold the values of national cohesion and respect for diversity.

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A statement by the National Prosecution Authority

Coverage by ZNBC Legal Affairs Desk and Diamond TV

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Hichilema Officiates Invest in Zambia International Conference at Mulungushi CentreReported by FactNest News | Verified ...
16/07/2025

Hichilema Officiates Invest in Zambia International Conference at Mulungushi Centre

Reported by FactNest News | Verified July 16, 2025

Lusaka, Zambia – President Hakainde Hichilema today officially opened the Invest in Zambia International Conference at the Mulungushi International Conference Centre – KK Wing, where local and international delegates gathered to explore opportunities in Zambia’s evolving investment landscape.

The President’s message during the live-streamed event emphasized Zambia’s readiness for sustainable, transparent, and inclusive investment.

> “We are building a Zambia where local and international investors can thrive. We want smart partnerships that create jobs, support innovation, and transform lives,” President Hichilema told attendees.

He encouraged viewers to join the national conversation by sharing where they were watching from — a call that saw Zambians and stakeholders across Africa and beyond respond in real-time.

🌍 Spotlight on Investment Climate

The conference brought together investors, diplomats, government officials, and private sector leaders, with a focus on:

Public-private partnerships

Green energy projects

Digital infrastructure

Agri-business innovation

Hichilema reiterated that Zambia is committed to creating an enabling environment by reducing bureaucratic delays and strengthening legal safeguards for investors.

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Official program release by the Ministry of Commerce, Trade and Industry

Publicly shared remarks by President Hichilema on his verified page

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Stay tuned to FactNest News for updates, interviews, and highlights from the conference.

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ALL SMILES IN CAMP AS COPPER QUEENS PREPARE FOR QUARTERFINAL CLASH WITH NIGERIA The Copper Queens held a lively training...
16/07/2025

ALL SMILES IN CAMP AS COPPER QUEENS PREPARE FOR QUARTERFINAL CLASH WITH NIGERIA

The Copper Queens held a lively training session on Tuesday evening as they continued their preparations for Friday’s TotalEnergies CAF Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) quarterfinal against Nigeria in Morocco.

Kickoff at the Larbi Zaouli Stadium in Casablanca will be at 18h00CAT.

Coach Nora Häuptle led her technical team guided the players through tactical routines and match-specific drills, with strong communication and a positive team atmosphere on display from start to finish.

Zambia booked their spot in the quarterfinals after finishing second in Group A with seven points and an unbeaten record.

Friday’s match in Casablanca will be a repeat of the 2022 bronze medal fixture, which the Copper Queens won 1–0, their first-ever win over the Super Falcons.

-FNN

A Member of Parliament yesterday raised an issue before the National Assembly over Chawama lawmaker Tasila Lungu-Mwansa'...
16/07/2025

A Member of Parliament yesterday raised an issue before the National Assembly over Chawama lawmaker Tasila Lungu-Mwansa's prolonged absence in the National Assembly.

Yesterday, Zambezi East MP Brian Kambita rose on a point of order, questioning whether the House was in order to consider Ms Lungu as its member when she has no intention of coming back to Zambia as submitted by her mother, Mrs Esther Lungu, in the South African High Court.

Mr Kambita contended that Ms Lungu’s absence in the National Assembly has deprived the people of Chawama representation.

“Last week, Mrs Esther Lungu submitted in the South African High Court that her family do not intend to come back to Zambia as they feel unsafe. One of the members of this House, who is also a member of that family by the name of Tasila Lungu Mwansa, Member of Parliament for Chawama Constituency, is also out there as a member of that family. I ask you to make a ruling,” Mr Kambita submitted.

In response, Speaker of the National Assembly Nelly Mutti has reserved her ruling regarding the continued absence of Chawama Member of Parliament Tasila Lungu in the House.

Ms Lungu is currently in South Africa mourning the death of her father, Edgar Lungu, Zambia's six President who died on June 5, 2025.

Mr Lungu was supposed to he buried on June 24 in South Africa where he died from while seeking medical attention.

His family, following an impasse with the Zambian Government, resolved to bury Mr Lungu, 68, from South Africa.

But Attorney General Mulilo Kasbesha filed an injunction in South Africa halting the planned burial, a plea which the court granted.

The South Africa Court is yet to hear the main court case in which Mr Kabesha wants the former President remains to he repatriated to Zambia for burial..

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Hichilema Urges UAE to Expand Investment into Energy, Health, and TourismReported by FactNest News | July 14, 2025Lusaka...
14/07/2025

Hichilema Urges UAE to Expand Investment into Energy, Health, and Tourism

Reported by FactNest News | July 14, 2025

Lusaka, Zambia – President Hakainde Hichilema has called on the United Arab Emirates (UAE) to expand its investment footprint in Zambia beyond the mining sector, citing lucrative opportunities in energy, health, and tourism.

Speaking during a courtesy call by UAE Minister of State Shakhboot Bin Nahyan Al Nahyan at State House, President Hichilema emphasized that Zambia is open for business, and reiterated his government’s commitment to removing bureaucratic barriers that hinder economic progress.

“Zambia is ripe for investment. We must diversify our partnerships beyond mining and build joint ventures in sectors that can uplift our people,” he said.

🤝 UAE Keen on Deepening Ties

Minister Al Nahyan responded by expressing the UAE’s desire to broaden its economic engagement with Zambia, describing the partnership as beneficial to both nations.

He revealed that trade between the UAE and Zambia had increased by 300% between 2019 and 2024, a growth he attributed to long-standing diplomatic cooper

🏛️ Zambian Ministers Call for Sectoral Investment

Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation Minister Mulambo Haimbe assured the visiting delegation that Zambia is streamlining its investment frameworks to support lasting economic ties.

Ministers Paul Kabuswe (Mines) and Chipoka Mulenga (Commerce & Trade) also urged the UAE to explore Zambia’s potential in agriculture, energy, and industrial development.

✅ Verification – FactNest News

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Coverage by Zambia National Broadcasting Corporation (ZNBC) and ZANIS

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