ECL come back chants by vendors, UPND should blame itself – Dr Mpombo

By NATION REPORTER  

THE recent chants by irate vendors calling for the comeback of former president Edgar Lungu is a result of the UPND trying to implement draconian laws, former Defence Minister George Mpombo has said.

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Livingstone City Council raids homes cums shebeens

By ANDREW MUKOMA

THE Livingstone City Council has raided several homes in two townships in the tourist capital and confiscated an assortment of alcoholic beverages in an effort to curtail the mashrooming of shebeens, which are becoming a menace.

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Speaker Mutti suspends Chienge MP, Katuta

By NATION REPORTER

SPEAKER of the National Assembly Nelly Mutti yesterday ordered Chienge Independent Member of Parliament Given Katuta to take what she termed a walk of shame out of Parliament to begin her seven-day suspension from the House for allegedly exhibiting disorderliness.

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Tanzanian national charged after attempting to smuggle 104 cocaine pellets concealed in his stomach

THE Drug Enforcement Commission (DEC) in Lusaka has arrested a Tanzanian national for trafficking in cocaine which he concealed in his body through swallowing. Jacob Mzinga aged 49 has been apprehended for Trafficking and Importation of Narcotic Drugs Contrary to Act No. 35 of 2021 of the Laws of Zambia. DEC deputy public relations officer […]

BoZ takes over possession of Development Bank of Zambia and Betternow Finance

THE Bank of Zambia has taken over possession of Development Bank of Zambia and Betternow Finance Company Limited. In a statement issued, Bank of Zambia Assistant Director Communications, Besnat Mwanza said the possession of Development Bank of Zambia is due to non-compliance with the Banking and Financial Services (Capital Adequacy) Regulations. Ms Mwanza said the Bank […]

LINYUNGANDAMBO ACCUSES GOV’T OF UNDERMINING LITUNGA

By NATION REPORTER  

THE Linyungandambo, a movement that has been advocating for the secession of Western Province from the rest of the country has resurrected after years of silence and has accused government of undermining the Litunga, the King of the Western Province and causing confusion in the region.

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WDCs plead for allowances

…as they are using their personal resources for various works related to CDF projects implementation

By ROGERS KALERO

ALL the Ward Development Committees (WDCs) in the 32 wards of Kitwe have complained that lack of incentives in form of allowances has been a demotivating factor Min their desire and zeal to help Government implement its Constituency Development Fund financed projects.

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MILLERS ARE GREEDY – VEEP

…Government can bring competition and have milling plans across the country to compete with the private sector, Mutale Nalumango warns millers

By NATION REPORTER  

VICE-PRESIDENT Mutale Nalumango has attributed the current high mealie-meal prices to greed by some private sector players, especially the millers, who are only interested in making exaggerated profits at the expense of Zambians.

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