Monthly Archives: August 2019

Insults against the President unbecoming – Siliya

Chief Government Spokesperson Dora Siliya says it is unbecoming for some politicians to use unpalatable language against the President each time they want to put across a message. In an apparent reference to the video that has gone viral where de-registered NDC leader Chishimba Kambwili allegedly used defamatory language against the President, Mr Siliya says there are a lot of ...

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High mealie meal prices trigger inflation increase

The annual rate of inflation for the month of August increased to 9.3 percent from 8.3 percent in July 2019. Speaking during a media briefing for the August 2019 release of the monthly bulletin, Central Statistical Office Assistant Director Social Statistics Iven Sikanyiti says this means that on average, prices of goods and services increased by 9.3 percent between August ...

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Street Vending remains illegal- Banda

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 ...

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Kambwili deny defaming ECL

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 ...

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Five member Lusaka province planning appeals tribunal sworn-in

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 ...

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Kambwili arrested and charged for defamation of the president

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 ...

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Chelsea’s Kepa fined, apologises for League Cup final mutiny

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. ...

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Norwich and Palace toppled in League Cup by giantkillers

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 ...

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