Japan’s former prime minister Shinzo Abe has died in hospital after he was shot at a political campaign event, say local media. Mr Abe was shot at twice while he was giving a speech in the southern city of Nara on Friday morning. He immediately collapsed and was rushed to the nearest hospital. Pictures taken […]
Former Fifa president Sepp Blatter and vice-president Michel Platini have both been found not guilty following their fraud trial. The pair stood trial over a payment of 2m Swiss francs (£1.6m) made by Blatter to Platini in 2011. Both men had denied wrongdoing and said the transfer was belated payment for Platini’s advisory work for […]
BY MAIMBO MWEEMBAZesco has signed a 13-year Bulk Supply Agreement with the Copperbelt Energy Corporation (CEC) worth 1.9 billon US dollars. Speaking at a press briefing, Zesco Managing Director Victor Mapani said the new Bulk Supply Agreement marks the replacement of the old agreement which expired on March 31, 2020. Mr Mapani said the Bulk […]
By MAIMBO MWEEMBAChingola Municipal Council Public Relations Manager says the council has received a request to burry 3 unclaimed bodies and 2 foetus (twins) that have been lying in Nchanga North General Hospital Mortuary. Ms Mulenga said that the Municipal Council has since given 14 days to relatives of the unclaimed bodies to claim/identify any […]
By Staff writerThe Drug Enforcement Commission (DEC) through its Anti-Money Laundering Investigations Unit has arrested and jointly charged three Zambians and five Nigerians for being in possession of property reasonably suspected to be proceeds of crime involving more USD 4.3 million. DEC public relations officer Mathias Kamanga said Commission arrested Lewis Chisenga, a male aged […]
Former Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin has been sentenced to more than 20 years in prison for violating George Floyd’s civil rights. Chauvin, 46, pleaded guilty to the separate federal civil rights charges in December. He is already serving a 22-year state prison sentence for the on-duty murder of Mr Floyd, a 46-year-old black man. […]
The race to replace Boris Johnson has begun, after the prime minister quit as Tory leader following a dramatic few days that saw his authority collapse. Tom Tugendhat is the latest MP to throw his hat into the ring, joining Attorney General Suella Braverman and Brexiteer Steve Baker who have shown interest. Mr Johnson plans […]
The Economic and Financial Crimes Court has sentenced former Zampost Postmaster-General, Macpherson Chanda to two years in prison, for corrupt practices. Mr Chanda has been jailed together with two former Zampost Directors, Best Mwaichi and Isaac Kamwimba, after they were found guilty of corrupt practices, involving over K300 million. Ndola Magistrate, Kaunda Sakwanda has ordered […]
By Staff writerFormer First lady Esther Lungu has failed to appear at the Drug Enforcement Commission (DEC) for questioning. Mrs Lungu was summoned to appear at the DEC today at 11:00 hours following the seizure of her 15 properties in Lusaka’s State lodge area. And Lawyer representing Mrs Lungu, Makebi Zulu said that his client […]
Konkola Copper Mines Plc (KCM) Provisional Liquidator Celine Nair has announced that the Company has set aside two million United States dollars ($2 million) to dismantle outstanding historical debt to small and medium suppliers and contractors in a bid to reduce liabilities and aid the growth of businesses. Ms Nair, who is the acting Administrator […]
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