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14/07/2025

14/07/2025

14/07/2025

MAN IN COURT FOR SWINDLING ZAMBIA POLICE PUBLIC RELATIONS OFFICER
By Darius Choonya
A Lusaka man is in court for allegedly swindling Zambia Police Service Public Relations Officer, Rea Hamoonga, out of K159,000 in a suspected cattle scam.
The accused, Cryford Chuuba, is said to have deceived Mr. Hamoonga by claiming he had 73 cattle for sale, when in fact he did not.
The incident is believed to have occurred between November and December 8, 2024, in Lusaka.
Mr. Hamoonga is expected to testify in the matter on July 28, 2025, before Presiding Magistrate Amy Masoja.

11/07/2025

ZICTA has fined Airtel K5.1 million for poor service delivered several months ago.

11/07/2025

PRESIDENT HICHILEMA COMMENDS INCREASE IN DRUG AVAILABILITY, WARNS AGAINST DRUG THEFT

President Hakainde Hichilema has hailed the significant progress in drug availability across Zambia’s health facilities, with figures rising from 46% in 2021 to 80.5% in 2024. Speaking during a Presidential stock take meeting on drug accessibility at State House this morning, the President underscored the New Dawn Administration’s commitment to ensuring quality healthcare for all Zambians through improved access to essential medicines.

The President issued a stern warning against the theft of medicines from public health facilities, emphasising that such acts are classified as economic crimes. “Stealing drugs undermines the health of our people and will face intensified penalties,” he declared, reinforcing the government’s zero-tolerance stance on this issue.

President Hichilema also directed the Ministry of Health to maintain momentum in ensuring drug availability continues to improve, while also noting the importance of equipping health facilities with diagnostic tools to support effective healthcare delivery. He urged public servants to serve with dedication, stating, “We are here to serve 20 million Zambians who pay our salaries. Never forget who we work for.”

In addition, the President instructed the Ministry of Local Government, Housing, and Rural Development to collaborate with the Ministry of Health to address water supply challenges in rural health centers.

Reiterating his commitment to maternal and child health, President Hichilema stated, “No mother or child should lose their life due to a lack of essential medical resources.” He recalled a 2018 visit to a health center in Chief Nyanje, near the Mozambique border, where a premature infant died due to the absence of an incubator, reinforcing his resolve to improve healthcare infrastructure.

During the stock take meeting, Dr. George Sinyangwe, the Ministry of Health’s Permanent Secretary for Donor Coordination, reported that the country has an adequate supply of medicines. Dr. Sinyangwe credited the improved drug availability to increased government funding for pharmaceuticals and medical supplies, which has risen from K1.4 billion in 2021 to K4.9 billion in 2025.

11/07/2025

NGWESHI WARD ELECTORATES REJECT POLITICS USING THE DEAD– LEVY NGOMA
July 11,2025
The people of Ngweshi Ward in Kalulushi Constituency have made their voices loud and clear by voting against politics that thrive on disrespect and manipulation.
Special Assistant to the President for Political Affairs, Levy Ngoma, has praised the victory of the UPND in the by-election, calling it a triumph of dignity over desperation.
"The electorate firmly rejected the shameful tactics employed by the PF under the Tonse Alliance banner, which chose to campaign using the memory of the late former President Edgar Chagwa Lungu." he said
In a post Published on his page,Levy Ngoma strongly condemned Given Lubinda and his team for desecrating the legacy of a fallen leader in a bid to win votes, describing the move as not only dishonourable but equivalent to political witchcraft.
He emphasized that politics must be rooted in values, respect, and progressive messaging, not on evoking emotions through the dead.
Mr Ngoma noted that Zambians are now politically mature and will no longer entertain campaigns that insult their intelligence and cultural beliefs.
He added that the use of a deceased Republican President’s image and name for cheap political mileage is the lowest form of political strategy.
This, he said, is a hard lesson for Mr Lubinda and his allies to learn that Zambians detest political hooliganism wrapped in emotional blackmail.
Levy Ngoma called on all political players to uphold civility and decency, especially when engaging with the public during campaigns.
He concluded by honoring the late President Edgar Chagwa Lungu and urged that his name be remembered with dignity, not weaponized for political gain.
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North western province to have a modern Airport, Town and Industrial Park as Barrick announces a $2 billion investment into Lumwana Copper Mine

10/07/2025

10/07/2025

10/07/2025

PRESS RELEASE

Lusaka, 10 July 2025 - The Zambia Police Service has formally charged and arrested Faith Musonda, aged 41, of Chalala, Lusaka for two counts thus, Criminal Trespass contrary to Section 306 Cap 87 of the Laws of Zambia and Espionage contrary to Section 3(a) of the State Security Act, Chapter 111 of the Laws of Zambia.

Brief facts of the matter are that on 2nd July 2025, between 00:30 and 01:00 hours, Faith Musonda is alleged to have unlawfully driven a Toyota Fortuner bearing registration number BBA 8874 to Community House in New Kasama residential area.

Preliminary investigations review that as she approached the gate, she was intercepted by alert Police officers stationed at the premises, while attempting to gain entry without lawful authority. She was subsequently apprehended and detained at Woodlands Police Station.

The suspect remains in police custody and is expected to appear in court soon.

Issued by:
Chipo Kaitisha
Assistant Public Relations Officer
Zambia Police Service