Suspected witchcraft ‘assissins’ admit one charge, deny the other

THE two suspected witchdoctors accused of being hired to harm President Hakainde Hichilema have admitted possession of charms. The two told magistrate Fine Mayambu that they have documentation allowing them to be found with charms. But the duo, a Mozambican and a Zambian, has pleaded not guilty to another count of professing knowledge of withcraft. […]

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Kagem suspends mining operations due to an oversupply of emeralds on the market

KAGEM Mining Limited (“Kagem”) announces the temporary suspension of mining operations at Kagem. This decision is a direct consequence of disturbed emerald market dynamics arising from an oversupply of Zambian emeralds at discounted prices during the second half of 2024, compounded by conflicting emerald auction dates between the key Zambian emerald producers and giving rise […]

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Munir Zulu found with a ‘seditious practice’ case to answer

THE Lusaka Magistrate’s Court has found legal suit embattled Lumezi lawmaker Munir Zulu with a case to answer in a matter he is charged with seditious practices. Lusaka magistrate Faides Hamaundu found the lawmaker with a case to answer after establishing that a a prema facie case had been made out against him. “I place […]

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Faith Musonda’s properties worth K21 million forfeited to State.

THE Economic and Financial Crimes Court has forfeited to the State Faith Musonda’s properties worth over K21,000,000 which were reasonably suspected to be proceeds of crime. According to the Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) head of corporate communications Timothy Moono, the properties became a subject of investigations after Musonda failed to disclose her possession in an agreement […]

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Study explores association between Tau filaments and extracellular vesicles in Alzheimer’s disease

Alzheimer’s disease (AD) is a debilitating neurodegenerative disorder associated with a progressive decline in memory and mental abilities, which can significantly hinder people’s ability to complete daily tasks. Past studies found that patients diagnosed with AD, as well as some other neurodegenerative disorders, exhibit an abnormal accumulation of tau protein in their neurons.