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By GRACE CHAILE

ESPIONAGE accused Sedrick Kasanda has filed a petition at the Lusaka High Court, challenging the seizure of his properties by the Drug Enforcement Commission (DEC).

The petition which is under lock and key, with journalists denied access to the docu- ments was filed on Wednesday in the High Court principal registry.

However, the matter has been transferred to the Eco- nomic and Financial Crimes Division-High Court.

Based on scanty details gathered, Kasanda was con- testing the seizure of his prop- erties which includes his Ibex Hill house. The businessman and goldsmith contended the Kasanda decision by DEC to seize his properties was illegal and un- constitutional.

He is also claiming damag- es for the suffering his family have endured due to the ac- tion by the law enforcement agency. Kasanda, who is on consti- tutional bail is jointly charged with four others for espionage in connection to the Kenneth Kaunda International Airport gold scandal last August.

Proceedings in the said matter have been held in cam- era with the State claiming that there was sensitive evi- dence that could jeopardise the safety of the country.

By MILLENNIUM REPORTER

THE Small-Scale Farmers Development Agency (SAFADA) has called for concerted effort to eliminate the outbreak of cassava brown streak disease.

A study conducted by researchers at Ruppin Academic Center in Israel and Columbia University documents the broad impact on the mental health of Israelis, both Jews and Arabs, with sharp increases in post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), depression, and anxiety in the aftermath Hamas’ attack in October.

By NATION REPORTER

VEDANTA Resources says it has not yet taken control of management at Konkola Copper Mines (KCM) until after the scheme of arrangement is completed and the Provisional Liquidator removed.

…but we can win, says Chipolopolo defender Frankie Musonda 

By MICHAEL MIYOBA

CHIPOLOPOLO defender Frankie Musonda believes Zambia has what it takes to overcome Group F rivals at the AFCON set to kick off on January 13 to February 11 in Ivory Coast. 

Zambia will face stiff competition from 2022 World Cup semifinalists Morocco, neighbours Congo DR and Tanzania in Group F which Musonda described as a tough group. 

In an interview with FAZ Media, the 26-year-old defender who features for Scottish Championship club Ayr United said the Chipolopolo will work hard as they prepare for the AFCON to be able to make the country proud. 

“The group we are in is a very exciting group with tough opponents but that’s why we all qualified for this stage, every team is good, every team knows what they are doing so each game will be tough but again we believe we can win each game so we are excited we just have to concentrate,” Musonda said. 

“We are going to work hard and I’m sure with the support from people back home and on social media, we hope to make people proud,” he said. 

Zambia is in Taif, Saudi Arabia for a pre-AFCON camp and will play Cameroon on January 9 in a friendly.

Musonda said the camp in Saudi Arabia will help him to recover and adapt after missing the October international assignment due to injury.

“I’m really excited to be back. It’s unfortunate I got injured just before October and it carried on to November so I missed out but I have been back for six, seven weeks now and I’m excited to be back in camp,” Musonda said.

Musonda, who scored in his Chipolopolo debut as Zambia beat the Congo 3-1 on March 25, 2022, will be making his first AFCON appearance at the tournament. 

After the camp in Saudi Arabia, the Chipolopolo will then head to San Pedro for their Group F assignments where they will kick start their tournament on January 17 against Congo DR.

By NATION REPORTER

FORMER President Edgar Lungu yesterday attended the church service and burial program of Local Government Service Commission member Constance Hambwalula.

The former head of state attended the funeral alongside Local Government Service Commission Deputy Chairperson Brian Ndumba who officiated and represented President Hichilema. Ms Hambwalula was also the former Executive Director of the Zambia National Association of Persons with Disability, died this week after a short illness.

She was the mother-in-law to Patriotic Front vice president, Given Lubinda.

The service was held at the Cathedral of the Holy Cross and she was interred at Leopards Memorial Park. Others in attendance included Chairpersons of the Police and Public Complaints Commission, Dr. Peter Machungwa and LGSC Secretary Moses Mbumba.

By SHERRY CHABALA

THE Patriotic Front (PF) shall remain the strongest and largest opposition political party despite all the internal wrangles it is going through and that the challenges being faced shall amicably be resolved, Davison Mung’andu has said.

US regulators on Friday approved Florida’s plan to import prescription drugs from Canada, making it the first state to win such authorization, in a bid to lower costs for American consumers.

The flu season in the U.S. is getting worse but it’s too soon to tell how much holiday gatherings contributed to a likely spike in illnesses.

By BUUMBA CHIMBULU

MILLERS have blamed Government for the current mealie meal shortage in Eastern Province and other parts of the country, citing regulations restricting them from supplying the commodity for over two months to the affected areas.