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‘Jamaika Zed’ Pleads Not Guilty to Marijuana Trafficking Charges

Rising musician Jackson Chikonde, popularly known as Jamaika Zed, has pleaded not guilty to charges of trafficking in 43 sachets of marijuana. The 20-year-old, who...

Former Treasury Secretary Fredson Yamba Denies Authorizing K100 Million Transfer for Turkish Property Acquisition

Former Secretary to the Treasury, Fredson Yamba, has denied authorizing the transfer of over K100 million for the procurement of real estate in Turkey. Testifying...

Kabwe Resident Challenges Constitutionality of Emoluments Commission

A Kabwe resident, Edward Phiri, has filed a petition before the Constitutional Court seeking a declaration that Section 5(1) of the Emoluments Commission Act...

Yo Maps’ Wife Testifies in Court About Social Media Threats and Fear for Her Family

The wife of Zambian musician Elton Mulenga, known as Yo Maps, has testified in court, detailing how social media threats have left her living...

Smart Mumba Denies Murder Charges in Trial Over 14-Year-Old Maid’s Death

Smart Mumba, who is co-accused with his wife, yesterday denied killing their 14-year-old maid, Janet Mpundu, in 2023. Mumba told the court that Janet died...

Legal Troubles Mount for Incarcerated Former Minister Bowman Lusambo Over K375,000 Lawsuit

Incarcerated former Lusaka Province Minister Bowman Lusambo has been hit with yet another legal battle, this time over a K375,000 lawsuit filed by Isoka...

Breaking News: Former Mongu High Court Judge Wilfred Muma Faces Charges of Willful Failure to Comply with the Law and Abuse of Office

Former Mongu High Court Judge Wilfred Muma has been found with a case to answer in a matter related to willful failure to comply...

’No Receipts in Politics’ Money,’ Bowman

Former Kabushi Member of Parliament Bowman Lusambo testified yesterday before the Lusaka Magistrates' Court, stating that financial transactions in politics often lack formal documentation,...

Trial of FDD President Edith Nawakwi Delayed Due to Illness

The trial of Forum for Democracy and Development (FDD) president Edith Nawakwi has been delayed after she failed to appear in court on Tuesday...

UBZ President Hector Soondo Testifies in Sedition Case Against MP Munir Zulu, Calls Accusations Baseless

Hector Soondo, president of United for Better Zambia (UBZ), appeared in court yesterday as a defense witness in the sedition case against Lumezi Independent...

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