Wednesday, June 11, 2025
No Result
View All Result
News Report  Zimbabwe
  • News that Matters
    • News
    • Health and Diseases
    • Technology
    • Religion
    • Horror and Disaster
    • Elections 2023
  • Crime and Courts
  • Celebrity
  • Sports
  • Mjolo
  • Breaking News
  • News that Matters
    • News
    • Health and Diseases
    • Technology
    • Religion
    • Horror and Disaster
    • Elections 2023
  • Crime and Courts
  • Celebrity
  • Sports
  • Mjolo
  • Breaking News
No Result
View All Result
News Report  Zimbabwe
No Result
View All Result
Home News

Zambia’s government withdraw former President’s retirement benefits

November 2, 2023
0
Zambia’s government withdraw former President’s retirement benefits

Zambia’s government has withdrawn retirement benefits and privileges from former President Edgar Lungu after he announced his return to active politics.

Lungu was in office for six years before losing the presidency to Hakainde Hichilema in 2021, after which he announced his retirement.

According to a source report, Lungu left Zambia facing serious economic issues as Africa’s most indebted nation.

Government spokesman Cornelius Mweetwa said Lungu has already been notified about the immediate withdrawal of his retirement benefits and privileges.

Zambian laws stipulate that former presidents who returned to politics would lose their benefits.

As a retired president, Mr Lungu was entitled to three security officers, a diplomatic passport, and three state cars.

He was also entitled to a furnished house, medical insurance, and funeral expenses on his death as well as immunity from prosecution.

Speaking during a press conference on Wednesday, Mweetwa said that Lungu would now be treated with “equality of the law”, just like any other senior citizen of the country.

While announcing his political comeback last week, Lungu said he was returning to fight for and defend democracy in the country, which according to critics, has deteriorated since Hichilema’s election.

Last month, Lungu was barred from jogging in public, with police describing his weekly workouts as “political activism”.

Lungu is reportedly aiming to capitalise on growing dissatisfaction with the continued economic hardships in the country under Hichilema and his return to politics sets the stage for a bruising 2026 presidential race.

Source reported that it is not clear whether his immunity from prosecution will be removed.

Zambia’s Parliament has revoked the right to immunity for two former presidents – Frederick Chiluba in 2002 and Rupiah Banda in 2013.

Source Pindula News

Tags: Edgar LunguZambia’s government

Related Posts

City of Harare’s Masterclass in Ignoring Court Rulings

City of Harare’s Masterclass in Ignoring Court Rulings

by Nyathi
June 10, 2025
0

The City of Harare is at it again, thumbing its nose at a High Court ruling that ordered them to...

South African Police Target Zimbabwean Mourners in Alleged Extortion Scheme

South African Police Target Zimbabwean Mourners in Alleged Extortion Scheme

by Nyathi
June 10, 2025
0

  A disturbing trend has emerged in South Africa, where police are allegedly targeting Zimbabwean migrants at funeral services, detaining...

Two Zimbabwean Care Home Workers in the UK attacked, one killed

Two Zimbabwean Care Home Workers in the UK attacked, one killed

by Nyathi
June 7, 2025
0

A devastating attack on two Zimbabwean care home workers has left the community in shock and grief. Charity Kaseke, 24,...

Bulawayo Prison Horror-20 Years for Gang Assault

Stranded in Zimbabwe- The Plight of South African Nationals

by Nyathi
June 7, 2025
0

In the sweltering cells of Harare Remand Prison, a group of South African nationals are languishing, their lives put on...

Masvingo Council Official Takes His Own Life

Masvingo Council Official Takes His Own Life

by Nyathi
June 6, 2025
0

A shocking incident has rocked the Masvingo community after Pius Nyatsanza, the Planning and Economic Affairs Executive Officer for Masvingo...

Nephew Butchers  Uncle Over  Goat

Nephew Butchers Uncle Over Goat

by Nyathi
June 6, 2025
0

A chilling incident has shaken the village of Chinyama in Muzarabani, leaving a trail of death and destruction in its...

Please login to join discussion

Trending News Today

  • Teyana Taylor Wins Big in Divorce Settlement

    Teyana Taylor Wins Big in Divorce Settlement

    96 shares
    Share 38 Tweet 24
  • Farm Seizure Saga: Late National Hero’s Family Left High and Dry

    79 shares
    Share 32 Tweet 20
  • Six Men Arrested for Abducting and Assaulting Zebra Kiss Bus Passenger

    78 shares
    Share 31 Tweet 20
  • South African Police Target Zimbabwean Mourners in Alleged Extortion Scheme

    59 shares
    Share 24 Tweet 15
  • Wave of Arrests as Police Crack Down on Illicit Substances and Murder Suspect

    51 shares
    Share 20 Tweet 13
  • GOVERNMENT BANS DEADLY MUSOMBODHIYA BREW

    164 shares
    Share 66 Tweet 41
  • Businessman’s Cash and Firearm Vanish in Ruwa

    41 shares
    Share 16 Tweet 10
  • City of Harare’s Masterclass in Ignoring Court Rulings

    37 shares
    Share 15 Tweet 9
  • FIFA Slams Nyasa Big Bullets with a Deadline

    29 shares
    Share 12 Tweet 7
  • Police Officer Flees After Suspect’s Death

    93 shares
    Share 37 Tweet 23

Popular This Week

  • Widow Caught in Bed With Lover a Week After Burying Husband

    Widow Caught in Bed With Lover a Week After Burying Husband

    222 shares
    Share 89 Tweet 56
  • Two Zimbabwean Care Home Workers in the UK attacked, one killed

    185 shares
    Share 74 Tweet 46
  • Sangoma Turns to Lion Snack

    173 shares
    Share 69 Tweet 43
  • ZEP Holders Breathe a Sigh of Relief as SCA Rules in Their Favor

    166 shares
    Share 66 Tweet 42
  • GOVERNMENT BANS DEADLY MUSOMBODHIYA BREW

    164 shares
    Share 66 Tweet 41
  • Pastor’s Pulpit Shame- Church Leader Caught in Love Triangle

    151 shares
    Share 60 Tweet 38
  • The Fake Doc- “Take Lacto And Fruits Three Times a Day”

    116 shares
    Share 46 Tweet 29
  • Chiredzi: CIO Officer Goes Rogue

    113 shares
    Share 45 Tweet 28
  • Teyana Taylor Wins Big in Divorce Settlement

    96 shares
    Share 38 Tweet 24
  • Former Zambian President Lungu dies

    96 shares
    Share 38 Tweet 24

Popular This Month

  • How to Legally Avoid Paying the US$92 ZBC Radio Licence Fee in Zimbabwe

    How to Legally Avoid Paying the US$92 ZBC Radio Licence Fee in Zimbabwe

    609 shares
    Share 244 Tweet 152
  • Bulawayo Police Bust Vuzu Party, Arrest 13 Youths

    325 shares
    Share 130 Tweet 81
  • Unhealed Wounds-Remembering the 21 Mothers of Emkhonyeni Who Were Burnt Alive

    315 shares
    Share 126 Tweet 79
  • Fatal Dog Attack Exposes Mike Mupinga’s Troubling Past

    280 shares
    Share 112 Tweet 70
  • Loophole or Legal Gymnastics? Zimbabwean Schools Find Ways Around Fee Payment Rule

    249 shares
    Share 100 Tweet 62
  • New ‘ lobola’ Fees for Foreigners Seeking Medical Care in Gauteng

    243 shares
    Share 97 Tweet 61
  • The Despicable Scam at Zimbabwe’s Hospitals; Its Business Nothing Personal.

    242 shares
    Share 97 Tweet 61
  • Widow Caught in Bed With Lover a Week After Burying Husband

    222 shares
    Share 89 Tweet 56
  • Philanthropy or Publicity Stunt? Wicknell Chivayo’s Lavish Gift to Jah Prayzah’s Team

    215 shares
    Share 86 Tweet 54
  • Wicknell Chivayo’s Wedding Celebration

    191 shares
    Share 76 Tweet 48

Most Read Stories

  • “Zimbabwe Is Discrediting SADC”

    ZANU PF Accused Of Bribing SADC Elders To Retain From Losing Power

    5240 shares
    Share 2096 Tweet 1310
  • Madzibaba gets Toyota Aqua after explaining new currency ZiG to church

    4534 shares
    Share 1814 Tweet 1134
  • Breaking News: Zimbabwe launches New Currency (Zig)

    4279 shares
    Share 1712 Tweet 1070
  • Guide : How to access 2023 Zimsec Ordinary O Level results online

    3973 shares
    Share 1589 Tweet 993
  • Uganda Police Officer Shoots Wife Dead After Mocking Him Over Man-U Loss

    3895 shares
    Share 1558 Tweet 974
  • Floods hit Gweru

    3594 shares
    Share 1438 Tweet 899
  • Mashura pa Gokwe musi wa 12.02.24

    3544 shares
    Share 1418 Tweet 886
  • Secret message for ED after his inauguration

    3482 shares
    Share 1393 Tweet 871
  • Heatwave Warning:Expect Extremely hot temp ranging from 36° to 41° until 12 March

    3394 shares
    Share 1358 Tweet 849
  • Here is the reckless Kombi Driver!!!!!!!!!!! See pics here

    3218 shares
    Share 1287 Tweet 805

  • About Us
  • Contact Us
  • Privacy Policy
  • FAQ
  • Terms of Service
  • Home

Welcome Back!

Login to your account below

Forgotten Password?

Retrieve your password

Please enter your username or email address to reset your password.

Log In
No Result
View All Result
  • News that Matters
    • News
    • Health and Diseases
    • Technology
    • Religion
    • Horror and Disaster
    • Elections 2023
  • Crime and Courts
  • Celebrity
  • Sports
  • Mjolo
  • Breaking News