Fantastic Kabwe Warriors shot to the top of the FAZ Super Division table after thumping Green Buffaloes 3-0 at home in Kabwe on Saturday. Victory in this Week 10 fixture at Godfrey Ucar Chitalu Stadium has catapulted Warriors to open a one point lead at the summit. FULL ARTICLE: https://www.lusakatimes.com/2023/11/04/fantastic-kabwe-warriors-roar-to-the-top/
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
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)
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,
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:
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
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 He hasn’t repealed all yet and he is showing no sign he is ready to do that.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.
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
FULL ARTICLE: https://www.lusakatimes.com/2023/11/03/a-reminder-of-the-turbulent-past-under-pf/