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Kalusha Bwalya will not be on the Ballot for FAZ Elections as successful candidates are unveiled

Following the completion of the Appeals Committee hearings as part of the run up to the March 28 elective Annual General Meeting (AGM) the list of successful candidates that will be on the ballot has been finalized.

One hundred and thirty one candidates have successfully filed their nominations after the vetting process by the Electoral and Appeals Committees.

Candidates that did not make it after the Electoral Committee screened the applicants were given a window through the Appeals Committee to file their grievances.

The Appeals Committee which is the final body of appeal has closed its sessions and constitutionally they are the final body of appeal.

Below are the successful candidates that will be on the ballot on the elections that commence on March 7-28.

Note: All provincial chairpersons will automatically sit on the FAZ executive committee giving all provinces equal representation on the national body.

FAZ EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE

PRESIDENT

Joseph Nkole
Emmanuel Munaile
Andrew Ndanga Kamanga

VICE PRESIDENT

Henschel Nyirenda Chitembeya
Dr Joseph Mulenga
Justin Mumba
Rix Mweemba
Gideon Mwenya
Mandona Longa

WOMEN REPRESENTATIVE

Brenda Kunda
Priscilla Katoba
Nelly Miamba
Mwansa Hildah Mwila Mutangama
Kunda Bowa

NORTH WESTERN

CHAIRPERSON
Arthur Kamulosu
VICE CHAIRPERSON
Kenneth K. Muselu
WOMEN REPRESENTATIVE
Josephine Yaluma Chaile

YOUTH REPRESENTATIVE

Emmanuel Tinoze Manda
Brian Sakulenga
COMMITTEE MEMBER

George Kangwa
Raphael Kanyanda

WESTERN PROVINCE
CHAIRMAN

David Simwinga
Musasa Musasa

VICE CHAIRMAN

Austine Chempausha
Joel Mutumwa Silondiso
Mulonda Mukubondo

WOMEN REPRESENTATIVE

Agatha Moto Kaungu
Mubita Lungowe

YOUTH REPRESENTATIVE
Nyambe Matindo
Munyendwe Munyendwe
Mbo Muyoywa

COMMITTEE MEMBER
Lisulo Lisulo

CENTRAL PROVINCE

CHAIRMAN

Chisanga Pule
Mike Chirwa

VICE CHAIRMAN
Cornwell Mudenda
Allan Bitwell Choma
Ernest Silomba

WOMEN REPRESENTATIVE
Precious Kwenda
Joyce Mwandila
Precious Kwenda

YOUTH REPRESENTATIVE

Mathews Kalwiji
Brenda Ntalasha

COMMITTEE MEMBER
Eddie Muswela
Frank Nyambe
Siloya Malumo
Innocent Phiri
COPPERBELT PROVINCE

CHAIRMAN

Bosco John Chilando
Alfred Mwape
Sydney Chalawila
Patrick Ndhlovu

VICE CHAIRMAN

Gabriel Kaunda
Kabaso Kapambwe

WOMEN REPRESENTATIVE
Eustrasia Chambeshi
Esther Bwalya

YOUTH REPRESENTATIVE
Kennedy Phiri
Japhet Zulu
Nashon Samuel Zulu
Kapwacha Ponde

COMMITTEE MEMBER

Charles Kalala
Richard Funete Upemi
Bwalya Chishimba Kambwili

MUCHINGA PROVINCE

Collins Mukwala
Henry Kawimbe
VICE CHAIRMAN

Samuel Mwape

WOMEN REPRESENTATIVE

Linda Mwaba Chilamo
Janet Kabaghe
Linda Mwamba Chilamo

YOUTH REPRESENTATIVE
Israel Sichali
Ronald Nkole
COMMITTEE MEMBER
Masuzyo Nyondo
Macmillan Mwenya
Innocent Sunkutu
LUAPULA PROVINCE
CHAIRMAN

Hans Mweemba Mujala
Martin Remmy Chuma
Lt Col Luke Mumba

VICE CHAIRMAN
Lewis Kapesa
James Musanta Kambole
WOMEN REPRESENTATIVE

Theresa Liyungu
Cecilia Mulenga
YOUTH REPRESENTATIVE
Winstone Kambeya
Michael Mumba
Enock Mwila

NORTHEN PROVINCE

CHAIRMAN
Mwansa Kapyanga
Joseph Chikonde Mbalazi
VICE CHAIRMAN
Lackson Daka
Evans Ilukena

WOMEN REPRESENTATIVE
Naomi Mwanza
Beauty Namwawa

Getrude Chisanga Bweupe

YOUTH REPRESENTATIVE

Ernest Mulenga
Daniel Chitambala

COMMITTEE MEMBER

Nicholas Chishimba
Martin Bwalya

EASTERN PROVINCE
CHAIRMAN

Dominic Kapenda
Crispin Kamuna
Chibisa Banda

VICE CHAIRMAN
Nicholas Nyirenda
Austin Moonga Haafwuma
Patrick Nyirenda

WOMEN REPRESENTATIVE
Lillian Vergeer
Dube Chipangula

YOUTH REPRESENTATIVE
Mabvuto Chingende

COMMITTEE MEMBER

Jonny Mighty K Mwale
Clement Phiri

SOUTHERN PROVINCE
CHAIRMAN
James Siboya Mpooma
Francis N. Hafwiti
Winstone Hapoloola Sichongwe

VICE CHAIRMAN
Nicholas Moomba
Musa Siachingili
Mwaba Christopher Katunasa

WOMEN REPRESENTATIVE
Florence Ndaba Tawanda
Mable Simamvwa

YOUTH REPRESENTATIVE
Matsan Siansokwe
Kamungu Phiri

COMMITTEE MEMBER
Edgar Mulenga
Saapi Wina
Vinold Mudenda
Christopher Mutila

LUSAKA PROVINCE
CHAIRMAN

Jeffrey Chipilingu
Alex Basopo Njovu
Jordan Maliti
Lee Kawanu

VICE CHAIRMAN
Teddy Njobvu
Godfrey Mwantembwe

WOMEN REPRESENTATIVE
Chungu Chintelelwe
Belinda Mulenga Chisanga
YOUTH REPRESENTATIVE

Danny Katongo
Joseph Tembo
COMMITTEE MEMBER

Pride Mulonga
Kennedy Mutashi
Chisenga Ng’uni
Bennie Gerald Silwamba

KItwe DC’s Contract has not been renewed

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KItwe DC’s Contract has not been renewed

Kitwe District Commissioner Binwell Mpundu has confirmed that his contract has not been renewed. Mr Mpundu said this, therefore, means that he is officially out of contracts as DC Kitwe.

Below is a full statement…

I wish to take this opportunity to now officially announce to you my family and friends that the speculations about my future as DC Kitwe are now over as my contract which ended on 10th February 2020 has now not been renewed and this therefore means am officially out of contracts as DC Kitwe.

I therefore wish to take this opportunity to thank His Excellency the Republican President Mr Edgar Chagwa Lungu for the opportunity given to me as a young man and a novice in public service to serve in his government.

I will forever cherish this golden opportunity that was given to me by the president and the experience I have gotten for the last three years i have been in office will forever be cherished.

I wish to thank the people of Kitwe for the fantastic support that you rendered to me when I superintended over the affairs of the city I go out a very proud man of having worked with a very supportive people and I will forever be indebted to you mwebena Kitwe pantu muli banchimwela.

I wish to thank my stuff my friends and family for the support and I will forever be grateful for the journey we took.

Binwell Chansa Mpundu

Man sent to Jail for 5 years for stealing 7 Goats

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Man sent to Jail for 5 years for stealing 7 Goats

Itezhi Tezhi Magistrate Court Judge Keggan Litiya has sentenced a 30-year-old man of Itezhi Tezhi to five years imprisonment for stealing seven goats.

This is a matter in which Gilbert Kapoma of Buunga area in Chief Shimbizhi’s chiefdom in Itezhi Tezhi district in Central Province, was charged with stock theft contrary to section 275 and 272 of the penal code cap 87 of the laws of Zambia

Particulars of the case were that on January 28, 2020, Kapoma did steal seven goats valued at K1, 300, the property of Babylon Masika.

When the matter came up for plea before court, Kapoma admitted the charge of stock theft.

Facts were that the plaintiff on January 28 around 18 hours secured his goats in the goat house and went to sleep at his house. The following day, he discovered that the lock to the goat house was tempered with and 7 goats were missing.

The plaintiff then reported the matter to Itezhi Tezhi police station, where officers instituted investigations in the matter, leading to the apprehension of Kapoma.

In mitigation, Kapoma pleaded for leniency saying he committed the crime because of hunger.

Senior State prosecutor Luckson Ngoma stated that the accused had no bona fide right to steal the goats.

In passing judgement, Magistrate Litiya explained that he had taken into consideration what Malukwa said in mitigation, noting that cases of stock theft were very serious offences and prevalent in the district.

He said that the court has duty to mete out punishment to deter would be offenders.

“It takes time and money for one to raise goats but you became very selfish and stole them when your friend struggled to raise them. I therefore sentence you to 24 months with hard labour” Magistrate Litiya said.

Former Zambia’s Ambassador to Japan Ngonga Mwelwa Chibesakunda dies in South Africa

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Former Zambia’s Ambassador to Japan Ngonga Mwelwa Chibesakunda dies in South Africa

Former Zambia’s Ambassador to Japan Ngonga Mwelwa Chibesakunda has died.

The late Chibesakunda 80, died at Arwpy Hospital in Kempton park, South Africa.

Zambia’s High Commissioner to South Africa Major General Jackson Miti confirmed the death of Mr. Chibesakunda.

Major General Miti said the late Chibesakunda had been admitted to Arwpy where he was receiving medical attention.

He said the Mission is putting logistics in place to repatriate Mr. Chibesakunda’s remains back to Zambia.

Major General Miti, who expressed sadness and sorrow over Mr. Chibesakunda’s death, has since wished the bereaved family God’s guidance during this difficult moment.

The late Chibesakunda also served as Zambia’s High Commissioner to Zimbabwe as well as Clerk of the National Assembly among other public portfolios

This is contained in a statement issued to the media by First Secretary Press and Public Relations at the Zambia High Commission Pretoria South Africa Naomi Nyawali.

26 Gassing Suspects Arrested Across the Country, they are now in courts

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26 Gassing Suspects Arrested Across the Country, they are now in courts

The 26 gassing suspects arrested across the country are now appearing before the courts of law for various charges.

Home Affairs Minister, Stephen Kampyongo, has announced that one of the suspects arrested on the Copperbelt Province today is believed to be one of the coordinators of the gassing incidences.

The Minister says the perpetrators operate in groups with various coordinators and that the police will soon share with the public information that is coming out on the motives of gassing.

Mr Kampyongo has indicated that some of the suspects arrested have been charged under the terrorism Act Section 9 while other suspects are appearing in court for cases such as murder.

He was speaking in Lusaka today at a joint press briefing held at the Ministry of Information, with Minister of Information and Broadcasting Services, Dora Siliya and Minister of General Education, David Mabumba.

The Minister further assured the public that Lusaka is returning to calm and that people should stop living in fear as the men and women in uniform are on the ground to make sure that order is restored.

Mr Kampyongo said the police have made a lot of progress in rounding up the suspects.

And Information and Broadcasting Services Minister, Dora Siliya, said government remains focused and committed to ensuring that the gassing and all killings of innocent people are brought to a stop.

Ms Siliya, who is also Chief Government Spokesperson, said people should appreciate the measures that the government is putting in place to ensure that order is restored unlike politicking the situation.

She said it is sad that 46 people have been killed in mob justice some of whom were innocent people and very well known in the community.

The Minister noted that every well-meaning citizen should be concerned with the mob killing of innocent people instead of accusing government of having blood on their hands because of measures taken to restore calm and order in the nation.

She added that the police are concerned about the safety of the people hence putting up certain measures for them to investigate and restore calm so that people should be able to move freely.

Meanwhile, Minister of General Education, David Mabumba, stated that schools will continue to function normally as leadership is being provided to ensure that the gassing activity is addressed collectively.

The Minister said his Ministry is working together with the Ministry of Home Affairs to maintain the situation.

He also noted that the information shared with various school managers is enough for them to strengthen security systems in schools.

DEC seizes Bugatti amid money laundering investigations

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DEC seizes Bugatti amid money laundering investigations

The Drug Enforcement Commission (DEC) has seized the Bugatti imported into Zambia pending money laundering investigations.

Bugatti is one of the top trending topic on Twitter in Zambia with people talking and sharing pictures of the luxury car that was imported into the country on Monday.

Reports say it is the first ever of its brand in the country.

The owner of the rare Bugatti, a Veyron, is not known, although industry experts estimate that it costs between $2m-$3m.

Soon after the car landed at Lusaka’s Kenneth Kaunda International Airport on Monday on a commercial plane, its pictures were shared on Twitter.

Many took pictures and videos of the car as it was driven in the capital, Lusaka, on Tuesday:

The Zambia Revenue Authority is yet to disclose the car owner.

They, however, did reveal the owner had paid all the taxes relating to its clearance but did not give further details when asked its value and total taxes.

“The only thing we can confirm is that taxes were paid. The other details we can’t give out because we need to respect the tax payer’s confidentiality as guided by the law and our values,” said Topsy Sikalinda, the Zambia Revenue Authority spokesperson.

But the Commission announced today that it had seized the vehicle pending investigations.

Theresa Katongo, Commission Spokesperson said numerous concerns were received by the Commission from members of the public over the Bugatti.

“Following the concerns raised, the Commission is making follow ups to ensure that the purchase of the motor vehicle is not in breach of any money laundering laws,” Mrs Katongo said.

And Lusaka Lawyer Dickson Jere has questioned why the motor vehicle was seized before investigations were concluded.

“I stayed away from the ongoing talk about the Bugatti. I am not into cars and later on not mesmerised by them. However, the statement from the Drug Enforcement Commission (DEC) caught my attention – I mean seizing of the ka Bugatti! So DEC decided to seize the car because “members of the public” raised concern?”

“Why not investigate first before seizing someone property merely on concerns by members of the public. Does not make sense at all!”

He said, “Jealous people will always accuse others of criminality and that is why investigations should be launched first – quietly – before even seizing property. I would have been comforted if the statement talked about “preliminary investigations” and not mere concerns by unnamed “members of the public”.”

“Anyway, former Minister of Finance late Ronald Penza used to tell me that “Zambians like to embrace poverty” and detest riches or success especially among themselves. True that is!”

Where are they? Zambians question PF Ministers’s silence over gassing

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Where are they? Zambians question PF Ministers’s silence over gassing

Some Zambians have taken to social media to question the continued silence from majority of PF Ministers over the ongoing gas attacks in several parts of the country.

The citizens are questioning why the usually vocal PF Ministers have taken a lukewarm approach to the issue when Zambians are demanding for answers for the gassing incidents.

Those that posted on Facebook and Twitter said it is strange that majority of the serving Ministers have not even issued a statement about the happenings in the country.

Some citizens have described the current PF Cabinet as one of the worst in the history of Zambia.

They however mentioned Lusaka Province Minister Bowman Lusambo as one who is usually proactive in dealing with public concerns.

“We are only seeing and hearing from Bowman (Lusambo). “Where is Dora (Siliya), the Information Minister has gone mute when we need updates on what is happening in the country. It appears all the Ministers have decided to protect their jobs by keeping quiet,” wrote Nkomkomalimba K..

“Where are all these people in a crisis? Even the President complained but I don’t know why he can’t fire them,” he questioned.

“The title of “boss” only signifies power over others. To be called a leader, you must inspire your team through your actions and words to believe in a common vision,” he said.

He added, “The mark of a true leader is the ability to encourage people to commitment and engagement that is the foundation for continued success. To start leading and stop bossing, emulating the habits of inspiring leaders.”

They said only Bowman Lusambo is seen to be responding to the needs of the people.

“With him at least we know he is there each time you call on him. He is very proactive and if President Lungu could have at least ten people operating like Bowman, then things would be better.”

And Charles C. stated, “Even Kaunda’s cabinet was better, at least they were rarely mentioned in scandals.”

Kafwanka said the buck stops at President Lungu.

“It’s simple, the buck stops at the appointing authority. He is simply incompetent or just not interested in the affairs of the nation,” Kafwanka stated.

And Julius K. wondered where the likes of Professor Dennis Wanchinga are because they do not even issue any policy statement ion issues affecting their respective ministries.

“The truth is that this gassing issue is cross cutting. It started in Chingola and now has spread to all parts of the country. It’s a national issue and we need to hear our Ministers giving hope but they have chosen to go mute.”

“Even the Provincial Ministers do not talk at all. Ask yourself, where was Japhen Mwakalombe when the entire Copperbelt was being gassed? Where is the Provincial Minister for Eastern Province? People are living in fear whilst the Ministers are sleeping in highly secure homes,” lamented Bwalya C.

Inflows into Kariba and Victoria Falls rise to a 13-year-high

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Inflows into Kariba and Victoria Falls rise to a 13-year-high

The Zambezi River Authority says water inflows into the upstream of Kariba and Victoria Falls have risen to levels last seen in 2006-7 season.

However, ZRA warns that electricity generation from Lake Kariba remains depressed as the Kariba dam wall’s water levels are yet to rise significantly.

Flows at Victoria Falls have increased by 25 percent, averaging 831 m3/s from the 663 m3/s flowrate recorded on February 7, 2020.

This comes as Lake Kariba levels increased in the past weeks and hydrological simulations have estimated that the levels will reach their peak in June this year at 478 metres, which will be about three metres above the minimum operating levels for power generation.

ZRA Chief Executive Engineer Munyaradzi Munodawafa said figures point to a marked improvement in inflows at Victoria Falls at the end of March.

He said indications are that the Barotse Flood Plains are filling up and expected to peak in March.

The flood plains, which are estimated to store 8,6 billion cubic metres of water, draw much of the flows that would have been recorded at Chavuma.

With them filling up, the resultant increased run-off is consequential to Victoria Falls and Lake Kariba, but ZRA has ruled out an immediate review of water allocations for power generation.

“A notable increase in the Zambezi River flows was recorded at the Chavuma Gauging Station, increasing by as much as 3 159 m3/s between the 7th and 21st February 2020, an indication of intense run-off from the rainfall received in the area around the Zambezi headwaters.”

“The flows recorded at Chavuma have continued to rise, trending above the long term average by 208 percent when you compare the current flows recorded on 21st February, 2020 of 4 621m3/s with the long-term average flow of 1 500m3/s.

“Further, the Chavuma flow recorded on 21st February, 2020 of 4 621m3/s is also the highest flow observed in the month of February since 2006-07 when a flow of 4 065m3/s was recorded on 14th February 2007,” he said.

Mr. Munodawafa said Lake Kariba was affected by low inflows between October 2019 and January 2020.

ZRA has put a cap of 22 billion cubic metres of water for power generation, about 12 billion cubic metres less than the 34 billion cubic metres allocated last year.

This translates to an average production of rate of 550MW shared equally between to riparian states.

“It is worth noting, however, that despite the increase in rainfall activities in the Kariba catchment area, there has been no significant rise in the Kariba Lake levels. Therefore, generation capacity remains constrained.”

CCMG fears disenfranchisement of eligible voters if mobile NRC issuance not clarified

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CCMG fears disenfranchisement of eligible voters if mobile NRC issuance not clarified

The Christian Churches Monitoring Group has urged the Ministry of Home Affairs to clarify its plans for the mobile National Registration Card issuance exercise.

The CCMG has also called on the Ministry to release immediately the schedule for any current mobile NRC issuance activities as well as the plan and nationwide schedule for mobile NRC issuance exercises in 2020.

CCMG Steering Committee Spokesperson Fr. Emmanuel Chikoya said there are many new voters who have become eligible since the 2016 elections and do not currently have NRCs.

Father Chikoya said with the recent announcement by the ECZ that it would begin mobile voter registration in May, CCMG is concerned about possible voter disenfranchisement if citizens are not afforded the opportunity to apply for NRC through a mobile NRC issuance exercise.

He said prior to the 2016 elections, the Ministry of Home Affairs’ projection for new NRC cards to be issued under the 2015 nationwide mobile NRC issuance exercise was just over 1 million thus CCMG anticipates that failure to conduct a mobile NRC issuance exercise prior to mobile voter registration in every area of the country would result in considerable disenfranchisement of new voters.

Father Chikoya said the Ministry of Home Affairs has not yet publicly shared any plans or schedules for a nationwide mobile NRC issuance exercise.

“In 2015, the Ministry announced it would begin the national mobile NRC issuance several months prior to the mobile voter registration exercise and also noted that the exercise would be in 90-day phases. It is now less than 90 days to May, the month in which ECZ has said it will begin the mobile voter registration exercise”, he said.

“CCMG is very concerned about the lack of any publicly available information related to the Ministry of Home Affairs’ schedule for the nationwide mobile NRC issuance exercise. We are now just more than two months away from when ECZ says it will begin mobile voter registration”, Father Chikoya added.

He expressed fear that the Ministry of Home Affairs will not be able to conduct the mobile NRC issuance exercise in each area prior to the start of mobile voter registration and so many people could be disenfranchised.

Father Chikoya said this is an urgent matter, and it is important that the Ministry Mobile NRC Issuance to Start in April.

Meanwhile, Father Chikoya has also asked the ECZ to coordinate closely with the Ministry of Home Affairs to ensure that no mobile voter registration takes place in an area prior to mobile NRC issuance in the same area.

He said if that is unavoidable, the ECZ return to the area at a later time for a supplemental mobile voter registration exercise, as was done in several instances prior to the 2016 elections.

Father Chikoya said without these measures, some eligible voters inevitably will be disenfranchised and has noted with concern that to date there is no publicly available schedule for these activities, despite CCMG requests from the Ministry for that schedule.

He said the CCMG is concerned that the lack of public information on the mobile NRC issuance activities creates the perception of an unfair process and so could damage public confidence in the electoral process.

Father Chikoya has urged the Ministry of Home Affairs to declare publicly all areas where mobile NRC issuance has taken place since November 2019 and to disclose immediately the schedule for any future mobile NRC issuance activities.

“The Minister of Home Affairs has stated there are some mobile NRC issuance activities underway already, but there is no information available from the Ministry on the locations targeted or the schedule for these activities. With the NRC requirement for voter registration, CCMG is concerned the lack of information could damage public confidence in the electoral process”, he said.

He has urged the Ministry to release information publicly and immediately about these activities,

Despite CCMG’s requests and engagement with the Department of National Registration and Citizenship (DPNRC), this information has not been provided to stakeholders. During the 2015/16 mobile NRC issuance and voter registration exercises, stakeholders raised concerns about the lack of coordination between the schedules of the two and questioned the impact of that lack of coordination on the fairness of the electoral process”, he said.

Father Chikoya said CCMG does not want the mistakes of that time repeated as the country heads toward the 2021 elections. Therefore, CCMG calls upon the Ministry of Home Affairs, to release immediately the details of mobile NRC issuances conducted thus far, to make public quickly the schedules for the phased nationwide mobile NRC issuance and to engage stakeholders to raise public awareness of the exercise.

President Lungu mourns Mubarak

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President Edgar Lungu has expressed great sadness on the death of former Egyptian President Hosni Mubarak.

In a message of condolences to his Egyptian Counterpart, President Abdel Fattah El Sisi, the President says the former President will be remembered for the instrumental role he played in the Egypt-Israel peace deal, and his contribution towards the Israeli-Palestinian peace process and overall peace and stability in the Middle East region.

“On behalf of the government and people of Zambia and indeed on my own behalf, I wish to convey our heartfelt condolences, as the bereaved family and the nation mourn their dearly departed”, said President Lungu.

“Please accept our deepest sympathies”, added President Lungu.

This is according to a press statement issued to ZANIS by Special Assistant to the President for Press and Public Relations Isaac Chipampe.

The former Egyptian head of state, who was that country’s longest serving ruler died on Tuesday, February 25, 2020.

He was Egyptian President from October 14th, 1981 to February 11, 2011.

DEC arrests 50 in Chibolya compound for drug trafficking

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DEC arrests 50 in Chibolya compound for drug trafficking

The Drug Enforcement Commission has arrested 50 people in Lusaka’s Chibolya Compound during a joint operation with the Zambia Army for trafficking in over 60 kilograms of cannabis, contrary to Chapter 96 of the laws of Zambia.

DEC Public Relations Officer Theresa Katongo said the 50 who include 46 males and 4 females have been arrested for trafficking in a total of 62.9 kg of dry loose cannabis.

Ms Katongo said other seizures made during the operation include 3,350 tablets of diazepam which when taken with alcohol and other drugs may cause drowsiness.

She has encouraged members of the public to continue collaborating with the DEC by reporting matters relating to drug abuse, trafficking and money laundering in their various communities.

Mrs Katongo confirmed the development in a statement issued to the media.

Former Zambia’s Ambassador to Japan Ngonga Mwelwa Chibesakunda dies

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