A Commndo has withdrawn a case in which he sued his ex-wife for assault after she brutally attacked him during a marital dispute. It was alleged that on October 2, this year, Vivian Bupe assaulted her ex husband in self defence after he beat her when he found her with another man. He reported her […]
Staff Writer The United States Secretary of State Michael Pompeo has congratulated the people of Zambia on the country’s 54th independence anniversary. Mr Pompeo has also hailed the bilateral relations between the U.S and Zambia. He says the U.S and Zambia have a deep friendship and looks forward to continued partnership in promoting health, economic […]
By JOHN SAKALA Zambia High Commissioner to Turkey Joseph Chilengi says trade volume between the two countries has not been impressive. Dr Chilengi said it is important for the two countries to expeditiously conclude negotiations on the Avoidance of Double Taxation Agreement (ADTA), in order to enhance trade. He was speaking at a reception to […]
High Court judge Maria Kawimbe has thrown out NDC consultant Chishimba Kambwili’s matter in which he asked the court to nullify his expulsion from the Patriotic Front on a technicality. In July 2017, Kambwili sued the PF seeking a declaration order that the decision of the party’s central committee to expel him was illegal, wrongful, […]
By ALICE NACHILEMBE Zamtel in partnership with the Zambia Revenue Authority (ZRA) have launched a mobile tax payment system using Zamtel Kwacha. The move will see Zamtel customers pay all their domestic taxes such as Turnover Tax, Base Tax, Income Tax, VAT, Withholding Tax and Pay as You Earn via the Zamtel Kwacha platform. Zamtel […]
On our new segment dubbed the Rising Star we feature upcoming striking sensation David Mwila. Mwila is fondly called Bulldozer for his stamina, the teenage sensation who completed secondary education last year at Ndeke secondary school is one destined for greatness on both the local and international football stage. David is also Kingsfield third top […]
By Abigail Chaponda in London, United Kingdom The Church of England on Tuesday prayed for Zambia and its leaders and prayed that Zambians maybe bound by a common purpose. An Evensong was held at the Westminster Abbey to mark Zambia’s 54th Independence and the focus of the service was to pray for Zambia, its leaders […]
By ALICE NACHILEMBE Clifford Dimba popularly known as General Kanene has been arrested for repeatedly touching a woman’s breast against her will in a bar. General Kanene, a popular Zambian singer is always in the media for wrong reasons. He was recently released from prison on presidential parole after he was jailed for another sexual offence. […]
By JOHN SAKALA The National Democratic Congress (NDC) will not be participate in the dialogue process being spearheaded by the Zambia Center For Inter Party Dialogue ZCID. NDC acting Spokesperson Misheck Moyo said the party will only participate in the talks if the church is allowed to lead the process. Mr Moyo said NDC is […]
By Staff Writer Lubambe Copper Mine has procured the first ever self-contained mine Emergency Refuge Chambers in Zambia. The consignment of five refuge Chambers has been procured at a cost of US$ 475,000 from Mine Arc Systems of Australia. Lubambe Mine Communications Manager Loyce Saili said the procurement of the refuge Chambers by the copper […]
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Abigail Chaponda
