Zambia Monitor, lusaka, Lusaka (2024)

20/01/2024

The Road Transport and Safety Agency (RTSA) has warned motor vehicle owners to refrain from using cloned number plates as they risk prosecution through the courts of law.

The Road Transport and Safety Agency (RTSA) has warned motor vehicle owners to refrain from using cloned number plates as they risk prosecution through the courts of law. The Agency had reportedly noticed a rising number of motor vehicles on the roads with unauthorized cloned number plates not origi...

20/01/2024

Caritas Zambia has called on government to expedite the process of ratifying the 1961 Convention on the Reduction of Statelessness.

Caritas Zambia has called on government to expedite the process of ratifying the 1961 Convention on the Reduction of Statelessness. Organization Executive Director Dr, Gabriel Mapulanga, stated that this should include the domestication of both the 1961 Convention and the 1954 Convention relating to...

20/01/2024

Trial in a matter in which Independent Member of Parliament for Lumezi Constituency, Munir Zulu, is accused of defaming Finance and National Planning Minister, Situmbeko Musokotwane, alleging that he received US$250,000.00 through a bank transfer from an unknown company has failed to take off at the Lusaka Magistrate Court.

Trial in a matter in which Independent Member of Parliament for Lumezi Constituency, Munir Zulu, is accused of defaming Finance and National Planning Minister, Situmbeko Musokotwane, alleging that he received US$250,000.00 through a bank transfer from an unknown company has failed to take off at the...

20/01/2024

The Energy Regulation Board (ERB) has described claims that there was fuel shortage in Zambia as a hoax, saying service stations that do not have the commodity are facing logistic challenges.

The Energy Regulation Board (ERB) has described claims that there was fuel shortage in Zambia as a hoax, saying service stations that do not have the commodity are facing logistic challenges. It had been alleged that some service stations in Lusaka had shutdown operations as they were unable to acce...

20/01/2024

Zambia’s opponents at the ongoing Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) Tanzania, for their Group F encounter tomorrow (Sunday) have fired manager, Adel Amrouche, after just one game at the tournament.

Zambia's opponents at the ongoing Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) Tanzania, for their Group F encounter tomorrow (Sunday) have fired manager, Adel Amrouche, after just one game at the tournament. According to multiple media reports, Amrouche landed himself in problems after his team's 3-0 thrashing at...

20/01/2024

In case you missed them, here are our top 10 stories of the week:

1. Mineworkers Union of Zambia (MUZ) president, Joseph Chewe, on Tuesday stormed a meeting after five mine unions accused him and other union leaders of lacking integrity. Read more…

In case you missed them, here are our top 10 stories of the week: 1. Mineworkers Union of Zambia (MUZ) president, Joseph Chewe, on Tuesday stormed a meeting after five mine unions accused him and other union leaders of lacking integrity. Read more… 2. The National Pension Scheme Authority (NAPSA) ...

19/01/2024

Socialist Party (SP) president Dr, Fred M’membe, has expressed concern over the high poverty levels in Muchinga Province.

Socialist Party (SP) president Dr, Fred M'membe, has expressed concern over the high poverty levels in Muchinga Province. M'membe said it was saddening that the province had reported the highest proportion of the population that was poor at 82.6 percent. The SP leader said this when he together with...

19/01/2024

Former Zambia Airforce (ZAF) Commander, lieutenant General Ronnie Shikapwasha was shot by his 73-year-old wife, Jane Lusengo Shikapwasha, using a double barrel shotgun- Police say.

Former Zambia Airforce (ZAF) Commander, lieutenant General Ronnie Shikapwasha was shot by his 73-year-old wife, Jane Lusengo Shikapwasha, using a double barrel shotgun- Police say. Police Spokesperson Rae Hamoonga, said Jane had been charged with murder, an offence contrary to Section 200 of the Pen...

19/01/2024

UGANDA – Ugandan opposition leader and former presidential candidate, Bobi Wine, said on Thursday that police had surrounded his residence and put him “under house arrest” ahead of a planned protest.

UGANDA - Ugandan opposition leader and former presidential candidate, Bobi Wine, said on Thursday that police had surrounded his residence and put him "under house arrest" ahead of a planned protest. Africanews reported that opposition politicians had planned demonstrations on Thursday against the p...

19/01/2024

The Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) has arrested and charged Water Resources Management Authority (WARMA) Director General, Kenneth Nyundu, for corruption involving over K700,000.00.

The Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) has arrested and charged Water Resources Management Authority (WARMA) Director General, Kenneth Nyundu, for corruption involving over K700,000.00. Nyundu has been charged with three counts of Abuse of Authority of Office contrary to Section 21(c) of the Anti-Corr...

19/01/2024

The European Union (EU) has invested K350 million to support Zambia’s market development for clean cooking solutions.

The European Union (EU) has invested K350 million to support Zambia's market development for clean cooking solutions. This would be done through the Modern Cooking Facility for Africa (MCFA). The MCFA would provide over 110.000 clean cooking stoves using various technologies and clean cooking tools....

19/01/2024

President Hakainde Hichilema has expressed displeasure with the pace at which Ministries and State Owned Enterprises (SOEs) are executing projects and programmes.

President Hakainde Hichilema has expressed displeasure with the pace at which Ministries and State Owned Enterprises (SOEs) are executing projects and programmes. Hichilema told Permanent Secretaries and Senior Government officials in charge that he would not condone such operations any no longer. H...

19/01/2024

A Kenyan organization, Partnership for African Social and Governance Research (PASGR), says multiplicity of actors with different interests is hindering the successful uptake of research evidence in the decision-making process in most African countries.

A Kenyan organization, Partnership for African Social and Governance Research (PASGR), says multiplicity of actors with different interests is hindering the successful uptake of research evidence in the decision-making process in most African countries. The actors in sectors such as health are comin...

18/01/2024

Businessman, Sedrick Kasanda, and his two co-accused were on Thursday rearrested, few minutes after the State entered a nolle prosequi in the case they were accused of obtaining money by false pretense and money laundering involving about US$500,000.

Businessman, Sedrick Kasanda, and his two co-accused were on Thursday rearrested, few minutes after the State entered a nolle prosequi in the case they were accused of obtaining money by false pretense and money laundering involving about US$500,000. Kasanda was jointly charged with businessmen, Dom...

18/01/2024

Newly crowned African Boxing Union (ABU) Bantam Weight Champion, David Mwale, has threatened to end the career of his new opponent from Kenya, Gabriel Ochieng.

Newly crowned African Boxing Union (ABU) Bantam Weight Champion, David Mwale, has threatened to end the career of his new opponent from Kenya, Gabriel Ochieng. Mwale, populary known as Zesco punches and Ochieng are slated to battle for the ABU Bantam Weight title in a fight slated for April 6. Addre...

18/01/2024

The Tourism Council of Zambia (TCZ) has urged the Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) to prioritise safety, efficiency and sustainable growth in its operation.

The Tourism Council of Zambia (TCZ) has urged the Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) to prioritise safety, efficiency and sustainable growth in its operation. TCZ Executive Director, Victor Inambwae, said Zambia’s tourism sector heavily relied on a robust and efficient aviation system to attract both ...

18/01/2024

Mpika Member of Parliament, Francis Kapyanga, says the withdrawal of various candidates from electoral races signify a growing lack of confidence in the Electoral Commission of Zambia (ECZ) to conduct fair elections.

Mpika Member of Parliament, Francis Kapyanga, says the withdrawal of various candidates from electoral races signify a growing lack of confidence in the Electoral Commission of Zambia (ECZ) to conduct fair elections. Candidates from Citizens First in Kayo ward of Mwansabombwe and the New Congress Pa...

18/01/2024

Chief Resident Magistrate, Davies Chibwili, has denied an application to adjourn the matter in which ex-Lusaka Province Minister, Bowman Lusambo, is accused of acquiring property suspected of being proceeds of crime.

Chief Resident Magistrate, Davies Chibwili, has denied an application to adjourn the matter in which ex-Lusaka Province Minister, Bowman Lusambo, is accused of acquiring property suspected of being proceeds of crime. This was after one of Lusambo's lawyers, Chandiwila Nyimbiri, asked for an adjournm...

18/01/2024

NIGERIA – Two people reportedly died and 77 others were injured after a massive blast rocked more than a dozen buildings in one of Nigeria’s largest cities Tuesday night, the governor said Wednesday.

NIGERIA - Two people reportedly died and 77 others were injured after a massive blast rocked more than a dozen buildings in one of Nigeria's largest cities Tuesday night, the governor said Wednesday. Africanews reported that this was as rescue workers dug through the rubble in search of those feared...

18/01/2024

Zambians on social media have reacted with disappointment following Zambia’s draw against neighbours Democratic Republic of Congo in Chipolopolo’s first Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) after missing out the last three edition.

Zambians on social media have reacted with disappointment following Zambia's draw against neighbours Democratic Republic of Congo in Chipolopolo's first Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) after missing out the last three edition. Zambia had a lackluster showing and only managed three shots on goal compar...

18/01/2024

The National Pension Scheme Authority (NAPSA) has reportedly wavered off K20.8 billion of outstanding penalties owned by employers.

The National Pension Scheme Authority (NAPSA) has reportedly wavered off K20.8 billion of outstanding penalties owned by employers. This was from about K31.1 billion currently outstanding penalties owned by employers. This follows the Labour and Social security Minister, Brenda Tambatamba, signing i...

18/01/2024

The Lusaka Magistrates’ Court has placed on defence former President Edgar Lungu’s Press Aide, Amos Chanda, after finding him with a case to answer to two charges of theft and destroying evidence.

The Lusaka Magistrates' Court has placed on defence former President Edgar Lungu's Press Aide, Amos Chanda, after finding him with a case to answer to two charges of theft and destroying evidence. In a ruling on Wednesday, Magistrate Irene Wishimanga said the prosecution had proved their case agains...

18/01/2024

Drama unfolded at Stade de San Pédro in group F as Chipolopolo faced the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) in their inaugural game at this year’s AFCON, which ended 1-1.

Drama unfolded at Stade de San Pédro in group F as Chipolopolo faced the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) in their inaugural game at this year's AFCON, which ended 1-1. An early advantage was secured by Kangwa with a remarkable goal, leaving Congo perplexed. Despite Zambia's lead, Yoane Wissa aim...

18/01/2024

The Lusaka Magistrates’ court has deferred the judgment date to January 30 , 2024 in a matter where an opposition party leader, Chilufya Tayali, is charged with assualting a police officer.

The Lusaka Magistrates' court has deferred the judgment date to January 30 , 2024 in a matter where an opposition party leader, Chilufya Tayali, is charged with assualting a police officer. The judgment which was scheduled for January 17, 2024, could not be delivered because the presiding Magistrate...

17/01/2024

Zambia has reaffirmed its commitment to enhancing the comprehensive strategic and cooperative partnership with China.

Zambia has reaffirmed its commitment to enhancing the comprehensive strategic and cooperative partnership with China. Acting Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Mulambo Haimbe, said this when he held a bilateral meeting with the Chinese Ambassador to Zambia, Du Xiaohui, in Lus...

17/01/2024

Durban — Former South African President, Jacob Zuma, cannot be the president of the country after this year’s general elections because of his alleged criminal record.

Durban — Former South African President, Jacob Zuma, cannot be the president of the country after this year’s general elections because of his alleged criminal record. This was clarified by the Independent Electoral Commission (IEC) in its formal response to the Daily News on Tuesday. The electo...

17/01/2024

TANZANIA – Tanzania’s aviation Authority has reportedly said that it will not permit any Kenya Airways flights from Nairobi to land in Dar es Salaam from next Monday.

TANZANIA - Tanzania’s aviation Authority has reportedly said that it will not permit any Kenya Airways flights from Nairobi to land in Dar es Salaam from next Monday. This is according to a report by the Gh Extractives published on Wednesday. Reports indicated that there were usually three schedul...

17/01/2024

President Hakainde Hichilema has accorded the late former Cabinet Minister, Lieutenant General, Ronnie Shikapwasha, (Retired), an official funeral.

President Hakainde Hichilema has accorded the late former Cabinet Minister, Lieutenant General, Ronnie Shikapwasha, (Retired), an official funeral. Shikapwasha, 76, passed on at the Maina Soko Medical Centre in Lusaka on Monday night, January, 15, 2024. He served as Cabinet Minister from 2003 to 201...

17/01/2024

The African Union Commission (AUC) Chairperson, Mousa Faki Mahamat, has expressed concern at the growing challenges of insecurity not only in Africa but the world at large.

The African Union Commission (AUC) Chairperson, Mousa Faki Mahamat, has expressed concern at the growing challenges of insecurity not only in Africa but the world at large. Mahamat said it was important for countries engulfed by war to resolve the conflict as innocent civilians were losing lives eve...

17/01/2024

A report showing how a “war on taxation” by corporations in Africa has seen the effective corporate tax rate fall by roughly a third in recent decades.

A report showing how a "war on taxation" by corporations in Africa has seen the effective corporate tax rate fall by roughly a third in recent decades. This is according to the latest report launched by Oxfam. The report titled “Inequality Inc.” published on Monday in the Swiss resort town of Da...