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29/10/2024

POLICE NAB TAXI DRIVER OVER DEATH AND AGGRAVATED ROBBERY ON INDEPENDENCE DAY

Police in Lusaka have arrested a taxi driver in connection with the murder and aggravated robbery that occurred on October 24, 2024, in which a female student died after sustaining injuries.

Brief facts are that a female student from ZIPS Nursing School, identified as Silvia Nanjela, aged 24, booked a taxi around 02:00 hours from the Twin Palm area to Kamwala South.

She was accompanied by a friend who exited the vehicle in Kamwala while she continued alone to Kamwala South.

Upon arrival at her residence, the suspect, who was driving the taxi, was asked to stop the car by the gate. The victim took her black handbag, which contained money, and removed K100.00 to pay the driver.

As she was about to exit the car, the taxi driver struck her repeatedly on the head with an empty bottle. She shouted for help, but the driver started the car and drove away with her still inside.

She struggled with the driver, shouting for help, but he continued to strike her with another bottle. In her attempt to escape, she became entangled in the seatbelt, causing the driver to lose control and crash into a drainage.

Hearing the commotion outside, a good Samaritan came to her aid, prompting the driver to flee the scene with her handbag containing K400, leaving his vehicle, a Toyota Vitz with registration number BLB 6050, with the keys still inside.

Police arrived at the scene and found the victim, who had sustained multiple head injuries. She was rushed to the University Teaching Hospital, where she was admitted and later succumbed to her injuries after three days.

Investigations were instituted, and police apprehended the suspect. The vehicle has been impounded, and the suspect is in custody and will appear in court soon.

Chilabi Godfrey
Assistant Public Relations Officer

16/10/2024

GPZ PRESIDENT JACKSON SILAVWE WRITES....

Words are not enough to express our deepest condolences to Dr. Chishimba Kambwili and family on their tragic loss of two family members.

We commit the entire Kambwili family and friends to the love and comfort of our Lord Jesus Christ during this painful period. May the souls of your beloved rest in peace.

"Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of mercies and God of all comfort, who comforts us in all our affliction." 2 Corinthians 1:3

Silavwe Jackson
President
GPZ

11/10/2024

SP URGES MARK SIMUWE TO REFRAIN FROM TRIVIAL BEHAVIOR TOWARDS SP, ITS PRESIDENT FRED M'MEMBE

The Socialist Party (SP) has called upon Mark Simuwe, a Consultant for UPND, to refrain from engaging in what they perceive as trivial behavior towards SP and its President Fred M'membe.

SP Director Media Brian Hapunda expressed disappointment in the statements attributed to Mr. Simuwe, particularly noting the involvement of Gen Z youths in supporting UPND's ascension to government.

Mr Hapunda highlighted the disillusionment of Gen Z and millennial demographics with the leadership of UPND and suggested that these groups would assert their influence in the 2026 elections.

He further suggested that Mr. Simuwe should prioritize advising President Hakainde Hichilema on fulfilling his pledges to reduce the cost of living, rather than engaging in what SP perceives as petty conduct.

08/10/2024

IF THINGS GO BAD I WILL RUN TO GOVERNMENT - MPHEZENI

PARAMOUNT Chief Mphezeni of the Ngoni people says if things go bad for his chiefdom, he will run to the government for help and not the opposition.

Speaking when Labour and Social Security minister Brenda Tambatamba paid a courtesy call on him at his Ekuphendukeni Palace in Chipata, Mphezeni assured the government of his support noting that he can never betray them by working with the opposition.

He also urged government to continue delivering development to the people of Zambia and desist from paying attention to critics.

“Continue working hard, everything is in your hands. if things go bad, people will run to you because you are the government, so don’t pay attention to those criticising you. Pay attention to developing the country. Those who like responding when you are doing well don’t mean well for the country,” said the Paramount Chief.

“As for me, I work with the government because if things go bad, I will not run anywhere else but the government, we are partners. And for us to deliver development to our people, we have to work together.”

The traditional leader further commended the UPND administration for being non-selective when delivering development to the country.

He said government had done well in terms of improving the welfare of all citizens in every part of the country.

07/10/2024

TEN PEOPLE FEARED DEAD IN MINE COLLAPSE IN MUMBWA

MORE than nine people are feared dead in Mumbwa district after being buried alive today at Divine Bookers Open Pit Mine.

According to Central Province Police Commissioner, Ms Charity Munganga, rescue teams have so far retrieved 10 bodies, with one deposited at Nangoma Mission Hospital mortuary and nine at Mumbwa Hospital mortuary.

Ms Munganga has further revealed that six people so far are currently receiving treatment for serious injuries at Nangoma District hospital.

"The rescue teams have so far retrieved ten bodies, with. One body has been deposited at Nangoma Mission Hospital mortuary and nine in Mumbwa Hospital mortuary," said Ms Munganga.

"The rescue teams have so far retrieved ten bodies... The accident happened today in Luili, Nangoma constituency," Ms Munganga stated.

However, the search for the accident victims has continued as more people are still suspected to be buried under the rubble.

(Credit: Central Province Tabloid)

07/10/2024

FORMER KASAMA MP KELVIN SAMPA AND TWO OTHERS DETAINED FOR OBTAINING MONEY BY FALSE PRETENCES

Lusaka, October 5, 2024-The Zambia Police Service has detained three suspects in connection with a case of obtaining money by false pretences amounting to USD 80,000. The victim, identified as Mr. Satoshi Sakamoto, a 62-year-old Japanese national and businessman, lodged a complaint against Mr. Kelvin Bwalya Sampa, a Zambian businessman, alleging that Mr. Sampa, acting together with unknown accomplices, fraudulently obtained the money under the pretext of facilitating the sale of gold.

According to the complaint, between August and September 2024, Mr. Sakamoto was approached by Mr. Sampa through a mutual acquaintance, Mr. Kunihiro Fugishima, a Japanese-Tanzanian national. Mr. Fugishima invited Mr. Sakamoto to Zambia to purchase gold on a cash basis, claiming that Mr. Sampa had access to individuals selling refined gold. After withdrawing USD 80,000 from his bank account in Japan, Mr. Sakamoto traveled to Tanzania, where he handed over the money to Mr. Fugishima, who later withdrew it and came with it to Zambia.

Upon arrival in Zambia, the complainant and his partner met with Mr. Sampa, who introduced them to alleged gold sellers. A demonstration of the gold's authenticity was carried out at their hotel, but negotiations fell through. Later, Mr. Sampa convinced Mr. Sakamoto that the gold sellers were dangerous criminals and advised him to hand over the money for safekeeping. Mr. Sakamoto complied and gave Mr. Sampa the entire sum of USD 80,000. However, the transaction was never completed, and attempts by the complainant to retrieve his money were met with excuses.

After numerous delays and failed promises by Mr. Sampa to return the money, Mr. Sakamoto and his partner left and returned to Zambia on September 28, 2024. Mr. Sampa then claimed that the money was locked in a safe, the keys to which were held by a third party named Mr. Omer Oscar, who was allegedly unavailable. Upon legal intervention, Mr. Sampa agreed to open the safe on October 3, 2024, but it was discovered that the contents were fake USD 100 notes and paper cuttings. The matter was promptly reported to the police.

The suspects, Mr. Kelvin Bwalya Sampa (42), residing in Meanwood Ibex, Lusaka; Mr. Kunihiro Fugishima (53), Japanese-Tanzanian national; and Mr. Martin Mabo (38), of Chadleigh, Lusaka, who posed as a fake witness, have since been detained. A search of Mr. Sampa’s vehicle revealed a safe containing 49 pieces of fake USD 100 notes and paper cuttings. Further searches at Mr. Sampa’s residence in Ibex Hill yielded no additional results.

The suspects remain in custody as investigations continue. Warn and caution statements will be recorded, and formal arrests will follow for the offense of obtaining money by false pretences.

The Zambia Police Service assures the public that such cases of fraud will be thoroughly investigated, and the suspects will be brought to justice.

Rae Hamoonga
POLICE PUBLIC RELATIONS OFFICER

02/10/2024

ALL RADIO AND TV STATIONS TO SWITCH OFF EVERY DAY FROM MIDNIGHT TO 06:00HRS - IBA

02/10/2024

ELECTORAL REFORM TECHNICAL COMMITTEE TO DECIDE DELIMITATION OF CONSTITUENCIES

The Electoral Commission of Zambia (ECZ) says the Electoral Reforms Technical Committee will soon be giving direction on whether the country will undertake delimitation of constituencies or not.

The committee is receiving submissions from stakeholders on electoral reforms in the country.

And stakeholders have been consistently calling on the ECZ to conduct boundary delimitation for constituencies to enhance development, as there is a good number which are too big and need to be realigned.

ECZ Chief Electoral Officer Brown Kasaro says conducting the delimitation exercise will be dependent on submissions from stakeholders to the technical committee.

02/10/2024

TRAGEDY STRIKES IN SOLWEZI: CBU STUDENT DROWNS IN SOLWEZI WHILE CELEBRATING MOTHERS BIRTHDAY WITH FAMILY

A 20-year-old woman, Tracey Mwenya, a first-year student at Copperbelt University, drowned in Kifubwa River, Solwezi District, North Western Province, while celebrating her mother's birthday with family.

Despite rescue attempts by two companions, Tracey was swept away by strong currents.

The government has pledged support for the search operation, led by Solwezi Fire Brigades and Marine Commandos, which resumes today.

Northwestern Province Acting Deputy Permanent Secretary Tradeson Mulofwa expressed sadness over the incident.

01/10/2024

LATE KKIA AIR TRAFFIC CONTROLLER COMPLAINED OF FINANCIAL CHALLENGES BEFORE VANISHING - POLICE

ate KKIA air traffic controller complained of financial challenges before vanishing - Police

POLICE have just revealed that the missing air traffic controller at Kenneth Kaunda International Airport (KKIA) that was later discovered dead, complained of financial challenges before he disappeared.

The body of 28 year old Simbarashe Mwaba was discovered within the ZAF Twin Palm Base yesterday, just days after he was reported missing.

According to police spokesperson Rae Hamoonga, Simabarashe had been experiencing financial difficulties and had expressed concerns about credit issues and rental arrears to his elder brother, Amos Mwaba.

The last confirmed sighting of him was last Thursday on September 26, 2024, when he left his brother's residence in ZAF Twin Palm to return to his home in Meanwood Ndeke.

Tragically, Mwaba's body was found in a decomposed state in one of the dilapidated buildings within the ZAF Twin Palm Base.

A bottle of pesticide was also discovered near his remains, leading authorities to believe that he may have taken his own life.

"The body has been positively identified by the family and has since been transferred to the University Teaching Hospital (UTH) Mortuary, where it is awaiting a postmortem examination and subsequent burial," Hamoonga said.

"The police have launched an investigation into the circumstances surrounding Mwaba's death and are appealing to the public for any information that may assist in their inquiries."

28/09/2024

Suspension of 3 ConCourt Judges stopped

Lusaka-28th September 2024

A 3-person committee of High Court Judges has granted a stay of ex*****on against the decision of President Hakainde Hichilema to suspend constitutional court judges; Justice Anne Sitali, Justice Mugeni Siwale-Mulenga and Justice Palan Mulonda.

Judges; Charles Zulu, Chilombo Bridget Maka, and T. S. Musonda granted the injunction against the purported suspension.

"The grant of leave shall operate as a stay pending proceedings before the Judicial Complaints Commission scheduled for hearing on 30th September 2024".

28/09/2024

CENTRAL PS DR MWANAKAMPWE WRITES....

UPDATE ON THE GUN SOUNDS IN KATONDO AREA.

Good Morning Fellow Residents,

As your government, In Central Province and throughout the country, our role is to make sure that our citizens are safe more so in this period of load shedding induced as a result of insufficient electricity being provided because of low water levels in the Kariba caused by the drought. As such, we have instituted effective night Patrols in our Communities. This is in the quest to combat the criminal activities at night especially with these long hours of load Management.

During the routine patrols in Katondo around Chipalamba areas, police found people drinking around 01 hrs who became versatile and started to stone the police hence those warning gun shots to disperse them. This is unacceptable as police is not our enemy. They are there to protect our people and property.

This should also be a warning ⚠️ to criminals who may have plans of terrorizing the Communities at night. The Police 🚓🚨 are in full control and every residential Area in Kabwe is covered.

To all our citizens, police is your friend, you don't have to attack them when you see them patrolling, cooperate with them for the a crime free community especially now that criminals are taking advantage of long hours of load Management to steal Zesco Cables and break into peoples houses.

Happy Blessed Sabbath Day 🙏🙏
Dr. Milner Mwanakampwe

27/09/2024

K66 Million Worthy, 15-storey luxurious flats birthday gift given to Esther Lungu, that has just been forfeited by the state.

27/09/2024

Good morning Africa.

26/09/2024

GO WELL MOBILE DICTIONARY GEORGE MPOMBO

It is with irretrievable despondency and soul-shattering ululation that we lament the ephemeral transition of Hon George Mpombo, an exemplar of statesmanship and perspicacious sagacity, whose illustrious tenure as Minister of Defense in the venerable LP Mwanawasa government remains an indelible testament to his unwavering dedication to the nation, exemplifying an unimpeachable ethos of probity, sagacious leadership, and unwavering rectitude.

His fugacious departure leaves an unbridgeable hiatus, a tenebrous void that can never be filled, an abyssal chasm that yawns with unconsolable sorrow. Yet, his sublime legacy, redolent with sapience, foresight, and clarion wisdom, will perpetuate, inspiring generations to emulate his exemplary leadership, unwavering commitment to the public weal, and virtuous magnanimity.

As we bid adieu to this extraordinary individual, we find solace in the treasure trove of memories and the indelible impact he left on the world, an ineffaceable imprint on the hearts of those who knew him, a testament to his auroral spirit, which will continue to illuminate the path forward with an effulgent glow.

26/09/2024

GPZ PRESIDENT JACKSON SILAVWE WRITES.

Yesterday at Mukobeko Maximum Prison in Kabwe, I listened to a very emotional and harrowing ordeal from Honourable Chitotela about how his entire family has been impacted by his incarceration.

Careful not to give away his emotions, the Pambashe law maker explained how his wife and children are now renting a house in Kabwe just to be close to him and his other 2 young brothers also at Mukobeko.

You see President Silavwe "Outside, my whole family is disturbed and this is more painful to me than anything else" as he looked down to compose himself then added, "Inside here, are my two young brothers also jailed just for political reasons."

President Silavwe he continued, "I don't know why we have to be brought to a Maximum Prison dumped in a common cell with very dangerous criminals. There's no dignity here, I am made to strip naked before my two young brothers.

As the prison officer shouted, time up! I turned to Honourable Chilangwa who told me that he was doing well despite the humiliating experiences. I asked him if he was writing in prison because I know he is an ardent writer and avid reader.

My question brightened Honourable Chilangwa's eyes as he explained to me with a smile on his face that he is still writing a lot and that when it gets dark, he has problems because his small lamp is not very good. The officer once again shouted time up!

Apart from over grown hair and beards with visible large patches of grey hair and both of them looking like Simon Mwansa Kapwepwe in appearance, the duo were in good spirits and looked physically well but the distress in the eyes was very visible.

As we left Mukobeko Maximum Prison to attend to other engagements in Kabwe, I couldn't help but reflect on Honourable Chitotela's simple request to me "My brother just pray for us."

Jackson Silavwe.
26.09.2024

26/09/2024

𝙵𝙾𝚁𝙼𝙴𝚁 𝚉𝚁𝙰 𝙱𝙾𝚂𝚂 𝙰𝙻𝙻𝙾𝙲𝙰𝚃𝙴𝙳 𝙰 𝚉𝚁𝙰 𝙷𝙸𝙻𝚄𝚇 𝚃𝙾 𝙷𝙸𝚂 𝙵𝙰𝚁𝙼 - 𝙰𝚁𝚁𝙴𝚂𝚃𝙸𝙽𝙶 𝙾𝙵𝙵𝙸𝙲𝙴𝚁

AN arresting officer has told the Economic and Financial Crimes Court that former Zambia Revenue Authority commissioner general, Kingsley Chanda assigned a Toyota Hilux to his Vegeland Farms.

Superintendent Donald Mulimba who is based at Police Force Headquarters said about seven vehicles belonging to the Revenue Authority branded ECL 2021, were also recovered from Patriotic Front cadres.

Testifying before principal resident magistrate Sylvia Munyinya, the witness said the police received a report that vehicles belonging to the Zambia Revenue Authority were not in disposed off in accordance with the ZRA asset disposal policy.

He said between 2017 and 2020, the assets disposal committee decided to do an internal tender to dispose off the vehicles.

“The motor vehicles were only supposed to be sold to the staff at Zambia Revenue Authority and; also that those vehicles were going to be offered after bidding to the highest bidders and the payments for the motor vehicles was supposed to be through the ZRA bank accounts, and that the payments were supposed to be paid within five working days,” Mulimba said.

“The motor vehicles were supposed to be collected at the ZRA yard by the highest bidders after being given a gate pass. It was supposed to be one gate pass for one motor vehicle.”

The officer said that he learnt that there were seven motor vehicles that were recovered from cadres and the former ZRA boss.

“I learnt that two are Mitsubishi Pajero motor vehicles, branded in PF party stickers, which were recovered by police officers from Lusaka Central Division, headquarters from a Mr Edwin Mulenga Pole, a PF cadre of Makeni area in Lusaka,” Mulimba said.

“The other two are Mitsubishi Pajero motor vehicles, they were recovered by our officers in Chipata from a Mr Andrew Musha, the then provincial Patriotic Front chairperson. Then one Toyota Hilux, ALC 9123 was recovered from a company by then called Starshell Zambia Limited. This was during a search at that company by a joint investigations team.”

He told the Court that a white Toyota Hilux, registration number ABM 9166 was seized from a Mr Joseph Monde, a manager at Vegeland Farms Limited and the other was a Toyota Hilux registration number ALF 4655, which was seized from a charity organization, the Heart of Mercy, based in Lusaka.

“It was seized from a director of Heart of Mercy who I recall only as Madam Phiri and the seizure was done by the Drug Enforcement Commission,”Mulimba said.

“Concerning the Toyota Hilux with registration number ABM 9166, it was registered in the names Vegeland Farms Limited. I extended my investigations to Patents and Companies Registration Agency (PACRA) with a view to know the directors of that farm.”

He said a printout regarding ownership of the farm indicated that there were three registered directors who managed it among them a Mr Nkoma with no shares, Mr Kingsley Chanda with 11,000 shares and a miss Kaonga with 9,000 shares.

“We were investigating 22 vehicles and I learnt that most of the vehicles were taken away by non- ZRA employees. I noticed six vehicles had moved out with one gate pass. They were going with a man called Alien Simpokolwe,” Mulimba said.

“I also established that the people who purchased the vehicles did not own vehicles even after paying for them. The motor vehicles found themselves in the hands of non ZRA staff. I also learnt that other vehicles about six on them, one of them is the ALC 9123 were disposed off without the approval of the ZRA Board.”

Mulimba said he summoned Chanda and Calistas Kaoma for questioning but they opted not to show up and they only brought themselves to the polce upon hearing that the officers were going to search their homes.

“Under warn and caution statement, each one of them gave a free and voluntary answer denying all the charges. I then jointly charged and arrested them with two counts of wilful failure to comply with laid out procedure and abuse of authority of office thereafter, they were released on police bond, awaiting court appearance.”

Chanda and Kaoma are charged with 22 counts of willful failure to comply with the law in the manner they disposed of 22 vehicles belonging to the Revenue Authority.

Trial continues on October 10, 2024.

26/09/2024

HAPPENING NOW.

Patriotic Front (PF) Nakonde Member of Parliament Lukas Simumba with his Mfuwe and Mpika counterparts Maureen Mabonga and Francis Robert Kapyanga respectively at a bus shelter opposite supreme Court grounds after police blocked them from entering the Court premises where Former Republican President Edgar Chagwa Lungu is appearing for his eligibility case for the fourth time.

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