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BUILDING contractor has told the Lusaka Magistrate Court that he signed a contract with former Deputy Inspector General of Police Charity Masambo Katanga amounting to K1.8 million for purposes of building her a flat.
However, Mr. Osman Dodia, 61, of Quorum Construction Ltd in cross-examination submitted that, there was nothing unusual in building Ms. Katanga a flat because everything went well as the right procedure was followed.
In this matter, Katanga is facing one count of possession of property reasonably suspected of being proceeds of crime contrary to section 71(1) of the forfeiture of the Proceeds of Crime Act No. 19 of 2010 of the laws of Zambia.
Mr. Dodia testified that he made a first contract with the sum of K1.4 million (K1.448.137.98) and later the cost was elevated to K1.8million.
“The agreement offer was signed by both parties but some changes where being made as we moved on and contract sum was being affected. The overall cost for the contract reached k1.8 million,” he said.
Mr. Dodia narrated that he completed the project and handed it over to the client.
“I was paid well and in time, there was a cordial relationship between us and madam Katanga,” he said.
According to the Drug Enforcement Commission, cash money amounting to K1, 522,005.00 in her company was seized reasonably suspected to be proceeds of crime.
It is alleged that Katanga on dates unknown between January 1, 2017 and June 6, 2022 in Lusaka with other person’s unknown did possess 10 Higer buses with Motor Vehicle registration numbers BAF 8518 ZM, BAF 5119 ZM, BAG 8558 ZM, BAG 8559 ZM, BAG 8733 ZM, BAJ 2476 ZM, BAJ 2590 ZM, BAJ 2919 ZM, BAJ 2590 ZM, BAJ 2919 ZM, BAV 2931 ZM and BAL 9126 ZM respectively, all together valued at k26,282,770.00 property reasonably suspected of being proceeds of crime, the charge she recently denied.
Trial continues today.

In this high-tech era, wearable devices such as smartwatches have proven to be invaluable companions for the health conscious. But a new study from the University of Utah shows that for a small group of people, some of these electronic fitness gadgets could possibly be risky to their health—even potentially deadly.

A large study reported that air pollutants speed up the bone loss from osteoporosis.

Advisory committee members voted unanimously to make Narcan nasal spray available over the counter.

The weight loss wonder drug continues to witness skyrocketing demand amid the craze.

The virus responsible for the worst bird flu outbreak in the U.S. could develop mutations for easier human transmission.

Any regular leisure time physical activity at any age is linked to better brain function in later life, but maintaining an exercise routine throughout adulthood seems to be best for preserving mental acuity and memory, suggests a long term study published online in the Journal of Neurology Neurosurgery & Psychiatry.

Tweets by people in the public eye likely increasingly shaped negative public opinion of the COVID-19 pandemic as it progressed in the US, suggests an analysis of sentiments expressed in social media posts, published in the open access journal BMJ Health & Care Informatics.

ZAMBIA national women’s team concluded the 2023 Turkish Women’s Cup by humiliating Uzbekistan 4-0 at the Miracle Sport Complex in Alanya.
A first half goal from Grace Chanda and three second half goals from Rachel Nachula, Rachel Kundananji and Barbra Banda secured the win as the Copper Queens bounced back from the 1-0 defeat to Slovenia.
The Copper Queens had dominated play from the first whistle and it only took Chanda eight minutes to break the deadlock after finishing off a rebound from a Barbara Banda shot.
Zambia almost doubled their advantage a few minutes before the half hour mark with a beautiful counter attack which resulted in striker Misozi Zulu’s shot from inside the box being blocked by Uzbekistan defenders.
In the dying minutes of the first half, Chanda and Barbra Banda could have punished Uzbekistan with goals but they were unfortunate to see their chances going wide.
In the second half, coach Bruce Mwape made changes and introduced Evarine Katongo, Esther Siamfuko, Rachael Nachula and Hellen Chanda for Misozi Zulu, Margaret Belemu, Ochumba Oseke Lubanji and Grace Chanda respectively.
The substitutes combined well four minutes before the hour mark as Katongo delivered a superb cross that was headed into the back of the net by Nachula.
Two minutes after the hour mark, Uzbekistan were trailing by three goals after Kundananji scored with a beautiful free-kick from over 30 yards.
Four minutes later Barbara Banda added her name on the score sheet with a beautiful long range strike from a free-kick to give the Copper Queens a 4-0 win.
The victory was Zambia’s second at the tournament in Turkey were they stunned North Macedonia 1-0 in the first game.
Meanwhile, Zambia’s Ambassador to Turkey William Sikazwe says the Turkish Women’s Cup has given the Copper Queens a chance to hone their skills ahead of the 2023 FIFA Women’s World Cup.
Sikazwe, who watched as the team stunned Uzbekistan, said while the recent happenings in Turkey cast fears on the tournament, it was gratifying to see that the team has been able to participate at the annual tournament.
Sikazwe however cautioned the Copper Queens to remain focused and continue working hard as they prepare for the 2023 FIFA Women’s World Cup to be co-hosted by Australia and New Zealand.
“We need to polish up. It’s a World Cup. I want us to remain focused as we play, if we get to play USA, take them on. This is the opportunity that God gave us for us to come and prepare. Remain focused, FAZ is going to organise more friendlies for you,” Sikazwe said.

 LUAPULA  province deputy Permanent Secretary and two District Commissioners for Nchelenge and Mwansabombwe have been arrested for allegedly being part of the transportation of suspected stolen sugilite. Last week, eight people who included police officers were apprehended for allegedly escorting a truck which was carrying sugllite mineral ore. However, in a statement today, Police deputy […]