Minister of Tourism and Arts Charles Banda Local government Minister Charles Banda says street vending remains illegal. Speaking at a media briefing, Dr. Banda has since directed local authorities in the country to take full charge of controlling street vendors. He has however, warned Council Police against confiscating goods from street vendors as they carry out their operations to curb ...

Chishimba Kambwili with Lawyer Keith Mweemba at Court Defunct National Democratic Congress President Chishimba Kambwili has denied defaming President Edgar Lungu. Dr Kambwili was arrested this morning for the offence of defamation of the President contrary to section 69 of the Penal Code Chapter 87 of the Laws of Zambia. Speaking to journalists after appearing in court at the Lusaka Magistrates ...

CHIEF Justice Irene Mambilima has sworn-in a five member Lusaka province planning appeals committee tribunal with a call on the to quicken the adjudication of planning disputes. Speaking during the swearing in ceremony at the Supreme Court in Lusaka, Justice Mambilima noted that Lusaka province is experiencing a number of challenges in land development which include illegal land development, illegal ...

Mary Chirwa The Financial Intelligence Centre (FIC) has called for a coordinated approach in tackling illicit financial flows in the country. FIC Director General Mary Chirwa says there is more that needs to be done to deal with the vice successfully. Ms Chirwa is suggesting that a specific research be undertaken to establish the quantum of resources the country is ...

Chishimba Kambwili Police have arrested and charged defunct National Democratic Congress (NDC) President Chishimba Kambwili with defamation of the President. This is in accordance with Section 61 of the penal code chapter 87 of the laws of Zambia. Mr Kambwili who was summoned to appear at Lusaka Central Police station for questioning is believed to have been arrested in connection ...

Chelsea goalkeeper Kepa Arrizabalaga has been fined a week’s wages by the club after defying manager Maurizio Sarri and refusing to be substituted during the League Cup final on Sunday. “Although there was a misunderstanding, on reflection, I made a big mistake with how I handled the situation,” Kepa said in a statement on Chelsea’s website which announced the fine. ...

Premier League sides Norwich and Crystal Palace bowed out of the League Cup on Tuesday beaten by fourth tier sides Crawley Town and Colchester United respectively. Democratic Republic of Congo-born Beryly Lubala scored Crawley’s goal – his fifth of the season – in their 1-0 win over a second string Norwich side for the victors first ever win over top ...

Ed Sheeran used his final show of a record-breaking tour to hint at a change of direction. The singer-songwriter wrapped up the 260-gig Divide tour with four homecoming gigs in Ipswich. He is famed for using a loop pedal during performances – allowing him to record his guitar for a backing track and then play more guitar over it. Closing ...

Purdue Pharma, the opioid drug-maker owned by the billionaire Sackler family, is reported to be offering between $10bn and $12bn to settle thousands of lawsuits against it. The firm is facing over 2,000 lawsuits linked to its painkiller OxyContin. Purdue told the BBC it was “actively working” towards a “global resolution” but would not comment on the amount. NBC, which ...

A woman who accused the late financier Jeffrey Epstein of sex abuse and alleged she was forced to have sex with Prince Andrew as a 17-year-old has urged the UK royal to “come clean”. Speaking after a hearing for alleged victims in the wake of Epstein’s death, Virginia Giuffre told reporters the prince “knows what he’s done”. The Duke of ...