JUSTINAH KAPAMBWE Lusaka TRIGGER-HAPPY police officers whose identities have been concealed by the investigating officer caused the death of 13-year-old Frank Mugala, Coroner Sunford Ngobola has said in a verdict. And Mr Ngobola has ordered that a copy of his verdict be handed to Lusaka Province Commissioner of Police Lackson Sakala for further action against […]
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Coroner digs deep in Frank Mugala case
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Stick to guidelines; reckless campaigns could worsen spread of COVID
PRISCILLA MWILA, MWAPE MWENYA Lusaka STAKEHOLDERS may have different opinions on how to handle political campaigns in light of escalating cases of coronavirus but the United Nations has a very clear view on the matter – adhere to prevention. Millions have died across the world since the virus broke out at the end of 2019 […]
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Swollen privates mitigation fails to save thief
MELODY MUPETA Kitwe A MAN of Kitwe who claimed his private parts were swollen for eight days after being beaten by a mob for stealing two containers of paint, has been sentenced to two years imprisonment. Aaron Chalwe, 45, was handed the verdict yesterday after he earlier pleaded guilty to the offence. The court heard […]
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How two special grade inmates allegedly tricked victims in Kabwe
Mukobeko murders revisited CHAMBO NG’UNI Kabwe THEY gathered in groups; some sobbing, others standing wide-eyed and confused, and others, still visibly grief-stricken sitting under trees. Others were inconsolable, pacing to and fro around the morgue, struggling to come to terms with the news of their missing relatives having been found dead. From where they were, […]
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‘Serial killer, had access to visitors’ book’
CHAMBO NG’UNI Kabwe INMATE turned alleged serial killer Joseph Chiteta and accomplice Miles Malaya in the murders of nine women and two six-month-old babies had access to the visitors’ book at Kabwe Medium Correctional Facility. Police officers close to investigations into the killing of the women between January and March this year said Chiteta, 53, […]
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Surviving turbulence
KELVIN KACHINGWE Lusaka IN 2007, Savenda Management Services Limited applied to Stanbic Bank for a lease buy-back facility for a printing machine worth US$540,000. Savenda and Stanbic agreed that the lease payments would be serviced through an overdraft facility with the bank using a debit order authorised by Savenda. During the same time, Savenda was […]
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Green 2000 project bearing fruit
CHOMBA MUSIKA Kawambwa GOVERNMENT’S desire to make Zambia the region’s food basket is gaining momentum following the successful implementation of the Green 2000 Agriculture Project in Kawambwa. Sitting on 2,600 hectares of land, the project is aimed at ensuring the country is not only food-secure but a centre for training of farmers and others involved […]
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Kabanshi appeals jail
JUSTINAH KAPAMBWE Lusaka FORMER Minister of Community Development and Social Services Emerine Kabanshi has applied for bail pending hearing of an appeal against her two-year jail sentence. Kabanshi, 56, deliberately failed to follow procedure by directing her former subordinates at the ministry to reinstate Zampost as a payment service provider for the social cash transfer […]
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No more excuses
THE calls and words of caution are growing louder and bigger. It would be folly not to heed the advice that Zambia must abide by health regulations to stem the spread of the coronavirus as election campaigns heat up. If you arrogantly choose to ignore Government’s caution, surely you should listen to what others are […]
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NAPSA Stars looking doomed after latest defeat
ROBINSON KUNDA, Woodlands Stadium Lusaka NAPSA 1 LUMWANA 2 THE task was simple for NAPSA Stars – win and you are out of the relegation zone. But the task appeared too difficult for the Pensioners, who fell to Lumwana Radiants, who have now given themselves every chance of fighting for survival. NAPSA interim coach Chintu […]
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Copper price in slight fall
KALONDE NYATI, Lusaka THE price of copper yesterday fell on weakening demand in top consumer China, dropping to US$10,246 a tonne from US$10,252. Reuters reports that a reduction in demand for copper by China coupled with a firmer United States dollar, which made greenback-priced metals more expensive to holders of other currencies, triggered the fall. […]
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Kazungula Bridge in line with continental body’s strategic ideals
FELIX NKINKE, Lusaka IF there is anything that recently excited men living in villages dotted around Kazungula Bridge, it is to see the facility finally and officially flagged off. “Yes, we are happy to see the bridge opened. Especially us the men,” Josephat Mungole said happily, via phone. “Truck drivers had laid siege on our […]
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Revisiting Ucar’s goal exploits
SATISH SEKAR, London ABOUT 49 years ago, Africa’s goal king, the late Godfrey Chitalu, set a slew of records in possibly the most remarkable year any footballer has ever played. He holds a unique record of having set four individual records, none of which have been properly acknowledged. Two of those are incredible. The Confederation […]
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A closer look at ICTs in schools
LUCY LUMBE, Lusaka ‘LEARNING through electronic tablets is not only entertaining, but educative. The learning process is not limited because I can learn from anywhere even while I am home,” says Malia Nketani. At 11, Malia has already become acquainted with the use of gadgets such as computers and tablets. Currently in Grade Six at […]
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Killer inmate tells it all
CHAMBO NG’UNI, Kabwe INMATE-turned-suspected serial killer Joseph Chiteta gave a stunning confession yesterday when he told police that he killed a five-month-old baby after raping and murdering its mother because the infant was making noise. Chiteta said after killing Doreen Sinyambe, 29, with his fellow inmate, Miles Malaya, he decided to slay the baby and […]
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Government to act on defiant doctors
DIANA CHIPEPO, Lusaka GOVERNMENT was yesterday scheduled to start acting decisively against Resident Doctors Association of Zambia (RDAZ) members who are on a go-slow. RDAZ president Brian Sampa is already suspended. Despite assurances that their plights are being addressed, RDAZ members have remained resolute with their stance, adding that they will not be intimidated with […]
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Elections not worth dying for
NO matter the stakes in an election, there can never be justification for sacrificing lives. It is therefore worrying that some politicians are insisting on mammoth rallies despite the threat of COVID-19. With the setting in of winter, health experts have confirmed that Zambia is experiencing the much-dreaded third wave of COVID-19. “Today there is […]
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Cooking oil prices to drop
TRYNESS TEMBO, Lusaka WITH the prices looking to escalate further, Government has decided to act by suspending all import duties and value added tax (VAT) on imported crude edible oil, which is the main raw material in the manufacturing of local cooking oil. The intervention is expected to reduce or at least prevent a hike […]
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Elections at risk
PRISCILLA MWILA, Lusaka CONTINUED disregard of coronavirus prevention guidelines by some political players during campaigns may lead to postponement of the August 12 general elections, especially that Zambia has confirmed a third wave of COVID-19. If the trend continues, health authorities will be forced to recommend a complete lockdown in view of escalating COVID-19 cases. […]
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Varsity wants to feed Muchinga
STEPHEN PHIRI, Chinsali KAPASA Makasa University,one of the new higher learning institutions to have come on stream in recent years and has ventured into agricultural production, is targeting to increase its output so as to be able to feed the entire Muchinga Province.The university, which offers undergraduate courses in animal science, fisheries and aquaculture and […]
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