In a move to combat the growing issue of stock theft in the country, the Criminal Procedure Code Amendment Bill Number 19 of 2023 has successfully passed its second reading in the Zambian Parliament. The proposed amendment seeks to make stock theft a non-bailable offense, as put forward by the government. Justice Minister Mulambo Haimbe […]
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Chief Government Spokesperson Cornelius Mweetwa has offered a word of advice to the opposition Patriotic Front (PF) party, urging them to refrain from involving diplomats accredited to Zambia in their internal party disputes. Mr. Mweetwa expressed the government’s concern regarding the behavior of certain Patriotic Front Members of Parliament (MPs) who have continued to engage
The Zambia Police Intellectual Property Unit (IPU) recently carried out a successful operation, resulting in the seizure of 89 suspected counterfeit Replica Jerseys from Tich ‘B’ Investments shop located in the Kamwala area of Lusaka. The shop’s owner, identified as 45-year-old Mike Bwalya Chibale from the Silverest area in Chongwe, has been arrested and charged
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A state witness has told the Lusaka Magistrate Court that former Lusaka Province Minister does not own any property in Silverest Residential area in Chongwe. Francis Chiteta, a Human Resources Manager at Silverest also said Mr Lusambo’s wife Nancy does also not own any property in the area. FULL ARTICLE: https://www.lusakatimes.com/2023/11/04/acc-witness-exonerates-lusambo-wife-over-silverest-property/
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The Lusaka High Court has dismissed the application for an injunction against the election of Miles Sampa as President of the Patriotic Front (PF) and Member of Parliament for Matero Constituency. The application was filed by former Leader of the Opposition, Brian Mundubile, and sought to challenge the legitimacy of Miles Sampa’s presidency. Judge Situmbeko
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The Zambia 15s Rugby Team is out of the Victoria Cup following a second defeat. Zambia posted its second consecutive defeat at the 2023 Victoria Cup in Uganda. FULL ARTICLE: https://www.lusakatimes.com/2023/11/03/rugby-zambia-out-of-victoria-cup/
By Venus N Msyani While in opposition President Hakainde Hichilema promised to repeal and get rid of all laws undermining human rights in Zambia. He hasn’t repealed all yet and he is showing no sign he is ready to do that. The international community can help to force him do. FULL ARTICLE: https://www.lusakatimes.com/2023/11/03/the-international-community-should-help-to-force-hichilema-repeal-the-remaining-oppressive-laws/
The Zambian government has introduced the Sustainable Agriculture Financing Facility credit window, marking the beginning of the registration process at district agriculture coordinators’ offices. This initiative, designed to support and promote sustainable agriculture practices, aims to provide accessible loans to farmers. Agriculture Minister, Reuben Mtolo, revealed that these loans will be made available through banks
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FULL ARTICLE: https://www.lusakatimes.com/2023/11/03/a-reminder-of-the-turbulent-past-under-pf/
The Civil Society Health Partnership has issued a call for increased financial support to both public and private media outlets in order to bolster public awareness and sensitization efforts regarding critical health issues, including Anthrax, Cholera, and COVID-19. The organization’s Executive Director, Humphrey Monde, stressed the importance of disseminating information about these pandemics to the
