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THE Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) has dismissed media reports suggesting that it discontinued proceedings against former Lusaka Province minister in relation to his Chamba Valley properties.
The Commission clarified that, contrary to the reports, Mr Lusambo was tried before the on two counts of possession of property reasonably suspected to be proceeds of crime.
ACC acting head of corporate communications said that in September 2025, the court convicted and sentenced Mr Lusambo to three years’ imprisonment with hard labour.
Ms Chisanga further said that in December 2025, the same court ordered that Mr Lusambo’s properties be forfeited to the State pursuant to Section 10 of the Forfeiture of Proceeds of Crime Act No. 19 of 2010.
She explained that while the criminal matter was ongoing, the Commission commenced non-conviction-based forfeiture proceedings in the pursuant to Section 31 of the Forfeiture of Proceeds of Crime Act No. 19 of 2010.
“Following Mr Lusambo’s criminal conviction and subsequent forfeiture of property to the State, it became imperative for the ACC to discontinue the non-conviction-based forfeiture proceedings commenced in the High Court, as the matter had been rendered academic,” Ms Chisanga said.
She reassured members of the public that Mr Lusambo’s Chamba Valley properties remain forfeited to the State.
(Mwebantu, Saturday, 14th Februray, 2026)
Zambia’s first female cabinet minister Mutumba Bull dies at 88
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ZAMBIA’s first female Cabinet minister, Dr Mutumba Mainga Bull, has died at the age of 88 after an illness.
Dr Bull served under the United National Independence Party (UNIP) government of President Kenneth Kaunda.
Her death was announced on Friday by Secretary to the Cabinet Patrick Kangwa, who said Dr Bull died in Lusaka on February 13, 2026.
“The Government of the Republic of Zambia regrets to inform members of the public of the death of Hon. Dr Mutumba Mainga Bull, the first female Cabinet minister in the United National Independence Party (UNIP) Government,” Mr Kangwa said.
He said President Hakainde Hichilema has accorded the late Dr Bull an official funeral in recognition of her numerous and selfless contributions to the nation.
“Government further wishes to inform members of the public that the President of the Republic of Zambia, Mr Hakainde Hichilema, has accorded the late Hon. Dr Mutumba Mainga Bull an official funeral,” he said.
Dr Bull made history not only as Zambia’s first female Cabinet minister but also as the first Zambian woman to obtain a doctorate degree and lecture at the University of Zambia.
She was elected Member of Parliament for Nalolo Constituency in Western Province in 1973 and served two terms until 1983.
During her tenure, she held several senior portfolios, including Minister of Health, Minister of Commerce, Minister of State for Information and Broadcasting Services, Minister of State for Foreign Affairs, and Minister of State for Civil Service.
(Mwebantu, Saturday, 14th Februray, 2026)
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PRESIDENT Hakainde Hichilema is expected in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, to participate in the 39th Ordinary Session of the African Union (AU) Assembly of Heads of State and Government.
The summit has been convened under the theme, “Assuring Sustainable Water Availability and Safe Sanitation Systems to Achieve the Goals of Agenda 2063.”
State House Chief Communications Specialist Clayson Hamasaka said during the summit, President Hichilema would join fellow Heads of State and Government in reviewing progress on key continental priorities, including peace and security, regional integration and sustainable development.
Mr Hamasaka said the Assembly would also consider ongoing institutional reforms within the African Union and deliberate on Africa’s coordinated engagement on global platforms, including the G20.
“President Hichilema has consistently underscored that insecurity anywhere on the continent constitutes insecurity everywhere, and that durable peace and stability remain indispensable foundations for accelerated development. He has further called for a deliberate shift from predominantly political discourse to practical economic priorities that uplift the lives of Africa’s citizens,” Mr Hamasaka said.
He said on the margins of the summit, the President would participate in a number of high-level engagements focusing on digital health systems, gender commitments, child survival and the strengthening of continental health security frameworks.
(Mwebantu, Friday, 13th Februray, 2026)
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THE Japanese Government has committed more than US$7.1 million to support Zambia’s refugee-hosting efforts.
Minister of Home Affairs and Internal Security Jack Mwiimbu announced the assistance when Japanese Ambassador to Zambia Akiteru Mikami paid a courtesy call on the ministry.
Mr Mwiimbu said the visit reaffirmed the strong and long-standing relationship between Zambia and Japan, which has existed for more than six decades.
He said Zambia welcomes Japan’s continued support towards its refugee-hosting efforts through grant assistance and supplementary funding amounting to over US$7.1 million.
“The support includes US$5.9 million provided through the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) for infrastructure development at Meheba and Mayukwayukwa refugee settlements, and an additional US$1.2 million channelled through the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) to strengthen protection for newly arriving refugees,” Mr Mwiimbu said.
He said Zambia has hosted refugees for many years and continues to uphold its humanitarian obligations.
However, Mr Mwiimbu said increased refugee inflows, particularly due to the conflict in the Democratic Republic of Congo, require continued support from cooperating partners.
“Japan has remained an all-weather friend whose support has not only improved the welfare of refugees but has also benefited host communities,” he said.
Mr Mwiimbu said Government remains committed to strengthening collaboration in promoting peace, security and human dignity for all.
(Mwebantu, Thursday, 12th Februray, 2026)
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