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A COURT yesterday heard that a woman accused of torturing her four-year-old step son informed an investigator that she is not the one who used to beat her step-son but his late mother. The court was also informed that the victim’s biological mother who was being accused of assaulting the child actually died some two […]

PRESIDENT Hakainde Hichilema is today expected to undertake a state visit to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia to attend the first Saudi-Africa Summit. The Head of State is also expected to engage in developmental issues at the sidelines of the summit which among them involves strengthening of ties between Saudi Arabia and Zambia. Minister of

A few days ago, a UPND aligned Social media platform, HH7 Gate Keepers Media – Zambia to be precise, asked a few fundamental questions that deserve immediate answers, and we quote; “Who is in charge of clearing of visitors at State House? And who are the organisers of the Presidential golf tournement?” The outlet further

The Minister of Information and Media and Chief Government Spokesperson, Hon. Cornelius Mweetwa, MP, conducted a press briefing to address various significant national issues. The briefing covered a range of topics, providing insights into the government’s actions and responses to current developments. Here are the key highlights from the press briefing: FULL ARTICLE: https://www.lusakatimes.com/2023/11/09/minister-of-information-addresses-press-briefing-on-key-national-issues/

EVEN if President Hakainde Hichilema tries to, he cannot stop the people’s will, historian Sishuwa Sishuwa has warned. In an interview, Dr Sishuwa condemned the government for banning public rallies organised by opposition parties. FULL ARTICLE: https://www.lusakatimes.com/2023/11/09/the-people-will-win-in-the-end-they-always-do-sishuwa/

State House welcomed His Excellency Ambassador Ahmet Yildz, the Turkish Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs, in a meeting that celebrated the enduring and cordial relationship between Turkey and Zambia. President Hakainde Hichilema, emphasized the mutual cooperation that forms the foundation of the diplomatic ties between the two nations. During the meeting, President Hichilema reaffirmed Zambia’s

A delegation comprising 14 distinguished Swedish companies, led by His Excellency Mr. Mikael Lindvall, the Swedish Deputy Director-General of Foreign Affairs, Africa Department, visited Zambia as part of the Swedish Ministerial Business Delegation. The meeting, hosted with great enthusiasm, marked a significant milestone in the longstanding relations between the two nations. During the gathering, President

President Hakainde Hichilema has appointed former Vice President Godfrey Miyanda as the Head of the SADC Electoral Observer Mission (SEOM) to the Republic of Madagascar. The appointment comes ahead of Madagascar’s Presidential Elections scheduled for November 16, 2023. President Hichilema, in his capacity as the Chairperson of the SADC Organ on Politics, Defence, and Security

Renowned Constitutional Lawyer says he does not have intentions of getting a government job because doing so would be like moving to a piggery. Mr Sangwa said the public service lacks proper systems to allow anyone flourish at their job. FULL ARTICLE: https://www.lusakatimes.com/2023/11/08/accepting-a-government-job-would-be-like-moving-to-a-piggery-sangwa/

A 13 year old girl has died from multiple dog bites after she was attacked by 10 dogs as she was in the toilet outside the house. Sharon Banda was mauled to death as she was going to the toilet around 05:00 hours within the premises of a poultry farm in Lusaka. Police Spokesperson Rae