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Mzimba first Magistrate court has convicted and sentenced 3 people to 4 and 2 years respectively for being found in possession of Indian hemp without licenses.

The First Grade Magistrate court sitting at Emfeni, Mzimba, on November 16, 2023 convicted and sentenced Pilirani Shaba, 25, to eight years imprisonment for hav

news Zambia launches campaign for promoting Africa Day theme , © Provided by N.C.N. Limited Zambian government officials visit an exhibition at the launch of the Africa Day theme rollout in Lusaka, Zambia, May 26, 2021. (Xinhua/Martin Mbangweta) Zambia on Wednesday launched the rollout exercise of promoting the 2021 Africa Day commemoration.The theme for this years commemoration is "Arts, Culture and Heritage: Levers for Building the Africa We Want." LUSAKA, May 27 (Xinhua) --...

Government says it has commenced the amendment process of the Wildlife Act No.14 of 2015. Ministry of Tourism and Arts Permanent Secretary, Patrick Lungu says the amendment of the Act is important to ensure that the management of the county’s wildlife resource is fully aligned with the country’s long-term socio-economic development agenda. Mr Lungu urged the Department of National Parks and Wildlife to make submissions between now and September, to reach a consensus on the amendment. He st...

President Edgar Lungu has challenged investigative wings that probe corruption cases to be serious and conclusive in their operations. President Lungu said those tasked with investigating such matters should inform him when they face challenges so that they can be provided with the help needed to execute their duties. The Head of State made these remarks at State House in Lusaka today during a swearing-in ceremony for newly appointed Permanent Secretaries. “Right now there is talk of governme...

Zambian President Edgar Lungu has sacked six permanent secretaries in the country. In a statement issued by State House on Tuesday, the President sacked the permanent secretary in the Ministry of Health, Ms. Mulalelo Kakulubelwa, and her Local Government counterpart, Edward Chomba. Others are – Auxilia Ponga (Tourism), Stardy Mwale, (Cabinet Office), Joe Kapembwa (Youth, Sports and Child Development), and Charles Sipanje (Northern Province). Lungu also promoted directors from different minist...