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  A 65-year-old man has told the Livingstone Magistrate's Court that he was shocked when the casual workers he had engaged to clear his plot informed him that the plot belonged to stranger. This is a case where Israel Mushoke, Shah Jayendra Kumar Chihanganlal, and Lata Jehendra Shah are facing a series of charges related to alleged fraudulent activities and trespass incidents. Israel Mushoke, aged 54, and Shah Jayendra Kumar Chihanganlal, aged 65, both businessmen, have been accused of procuring the execution of documents by false pretenses. The alleged offense took place between January 1, 2022, and June 30, 2022. The accused, along with unknown accomplices, are alleged to have used false pretenses and fraudulent representations to induce George Susiku Sindila, the Acting Lands Officer, to sign a document known as lease number Lt-37146 concerning Stand No. 3099 in Livingstone. In addition to the fraud charge, Mushoke and Chihanganlal are also facing charges of criminal tre...

A 65-year-old man has told the Livingstone Magistrate's Court that he was shocked when the casual workers he had engaged to clear his plot informed him that the plot belonged to stranger. This is a case where Israel Mushoke, Shah Jayendra Kumar Chihanganlal, and Lata Jehendra Shah are facing a series of charges related to alleged fraudulent activities and trespass incidents. Israel Mushoke, aged 54, and Shah Jayendra Kumar Chihanganlal, aged 65, both businessmen, have been accused of procuring the execution of documents by false pretenses. The alleged offense took place between January 1, 2022, and June 30, 2022. The accused, along with unknown accomplices, are alleged to have used false pretenses and fraudulent representations to induce George Susiku Sindila, the Acting Lands Officer, to sign a document known as lease number Lt-37146 concerning Stand No. 3099 in Livingstone. In addition to the fraud charge, Mushoke and Chihanganlal are also facing charges of criminal tresp...

THE Zambia Environmental Management Agency (ZEMA) has issued a directive mandating that environmental experts participating in any environmental assessment process must register with the agency. ZEMA board member Rasford Kalamatila stated that registration will further strengthen the expertise of dealers in providing training and awareness materials, thereby reducing the incidences of chemical poisoning. Mr Kalamatila said that this will result in a significant improvement in environmental assessment reports. He also added that it would enhance the quality and eliminate the exploitation of investors by unscrupulous consultants, leading to a reduction in the turnaround time for reviewing and approving environmental assessment reports. Mr Kalamatila explained this at a ZEMA conducted a consultative meeting to discuss the recent amendments to the Environmental Management Act No. 12 of 2011, in Livingstone yesterday. “The Environmental Management Act No. 12 of 2011 has been amend...

In a compelling address at the Joint 67th Annual Conference of the Local Government Association of Zambia (LGAZ) and the 20th General Assembly of the Alliance of Mayors and Municipal Leaders Initiative for Community Action on AIDS at the Local Level (AMICAALL), Acting Minister of Local Government and Rural Development, Mike Mposha, called on local authorities to seize opportunities, drive efficiency, and foster innovation in revenue generation. Mposha emphasized that the government has substantially increased resources allocated to local authorities as part of its commitment to fiscal decentralization. He assured attendees that the government would continue to provide policy and legislative support to enable local authorities to deliver quality services effectively. Addressing the theme of the conference, "Unlocking the Potential of Local Government for Transformative Socio-Economic Development," Mposha highlighted the growing expectations of local government leadership, stre...

In a fiery speech at the 6th Elective Congress of the Secondary School Teachers' Union of Zambia (SESTUZ), ZCTU President Blake Mulala delivered an impassioned call to the government, demanding swift measures to combat the nation's crippling cost of living. With fervor, Mulala acknowledged the alarming surge in living expenses, stressing that countless citizens are grappling with economic hardships and struggling to make ends meet. "We demand that the government, through your guest of honor, takes immediate steps to tackle the pressing economic challenges faced by our citizens," declared Mulala. He underscored the stark contrast between surging prices of essential goods and stagnant worker wages, insisting on a rapid and effective response. While acknowledging President Hakainde Hichilema's long-term strategies outlined in a recent parliamentary address, Mulala emphasized the urgency of short-term solutions, particularly addressing the skyrocketing costs of mealie...

ZAMBIA Institute of Chartered   Accountants (ZICA),president Cecilia Zimba says the accounting profession plays a strategic role in reigniting the national and   global economies amidst COVID 19. Ms Zimba said accountants are now firmly established as strong change agents   and   advocates   in   both   the   public and   private   sectors amidst COVID 19.     She said this at the pre-annual general meeting workshop held at Falls Park Mall under the theme “reignite and restart in the new normal–refuse to lose”. “Accountants are at the centre of the drive for sustainability which is now at the core of recovery in the era of COVID 19,” Ms Zimba said. She said there is need to reflect on the life- changing impact of covid-19. Ms Zimba said ZICA appreciates the distinctive ability for humans to be able to adapt in order to survive. She said amidst the fear and uncertainty occassioned by COVID 19 on lives a...