Paramount Chief Chitimukulu of the Bemba has been admitted to the University Teaching Hospital’s intensive care unit in Lusaka. The Watchdog understands that Chitimukulu was evacuated from his palace in Kasama last night and that he is in bad shape. The traditional ruler has been in and out of hospital the past two years. He [...]

The 33 Zambians who were trapped in the violence in Libya have been evacuated. The 33, who include diplomats and newly married football star Felix Katongo and his wife arrived at the Lusaka International airport around 05 hours Sunday. The evacuees were rescued using a Zambezi airliner. Foreign Affairs Minister, Kabinga Pande, was at the [...]

Former health deputy minister Solomon Musonda has been found with a case to answer. Dr. Musonda who is also MMD Chitambo MP is charged with causing grievous harm with intent to maim, disfigure or disable contrary to the laws of Zambia. He is accused of shooting a Patriotic Front member. Dr. Musonda denies the charges. [...]

Mines Minister Maxwell Mwale has  reportedly hit and killed a pedestrian in the Eastern Province in a road traffic accident. According to MUVI TV, the incident happened at Chiwuyu Village in Sinda area as Mwale was cruising for Mtenguleni Palace to attend the N’cwala traditional ceremony of the Ngoni people. The body of the deceased is reportedly lying in [...]