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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 […]

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/

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

A Mulungushi student who was expected to graduate today has tragically lost his life in a road traffic accident while on his way to join the graduating class. Police spokesperson Rae Hamoonga has confirmed the accident which happened today  around 10:30 hours near Wood man area, along the Great North Road. “Also involved was Joseph

AN attempt to cash in on the Chipolopolo fever ahead of next year’s AfCON has landed a Lusaka businessman in trouble after being found selling counterfeit Chipolopolo replicas. After eight fruitless years, Zambia will be returning to the AfCON next thanks to the magic worked by Israeli coach Avram Grant in helping the team earn

VICE president Mutale Nalumango says the United Party for National Development (UPND) is not behind the confusion that is currently happening in the Patriotic Front (PF). Ms Nalumango said the ruling party does not have political wrangles saying the PF must put their house in order. The Vice  President’s response angered most PF MPs forcing

THE National Arts Council of Zambia has announced its collaboration with media personality, Mutale Mwanza, to introduce an innovative contest for content creators and influencers, dedicated to the 2023 Ngoma Awards. Ms Mwanza, with her profoundly influential social media presence and the distinction of being the most followed female on social media in Zambia, envisions

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