• 28 Mar 2018
• Sipilisiwe Ncube

PF-aligned parties ask Matibini to throw out impeachment motion

Seven PF-aligned opposition political parties have petitioned Speaker of the National Assembly Patrick Matibini to throw out the UPND’s motion of impeachment. This is according to the petition submitted to Parliament, Tuesday, and signed by Zambian Republican Party leader Wright Musoma, New Congress Party leader pastor Peter Chanda, Citizens Democratic party leader Robert Mwanza, New...

• 28 Mar 2018
• Sipilisiwe Ncube

Yamba fails to present proof of the $50 million Eurobond invested in NCZ

Secretary to the Treasury Fredson Yamba yesterday failed to present before the Parliamentary Committee on Parastal bodies documents to prove that the $50 million Eurobond acquired to recapitalize NCZ was used for the intended purpose. Appearing before the committee which was chaired by Msanzala PF member of parliament Peter Daka, Yamba said government did not...

• 28 Mar 2018
• Mirriam Chabala

Don't use impeachment to shun dialogue, Longwe tells State House

Non-Governmental Organisations Coordinating Council (NGOCC) chairperson Sera Longwe has advised State House not to use the impeachment motion against President Edgar Lungu as an excuse for dodging the scheduled dialogue talks. And Longwe says Zambia will have itself to blame if efforts to secure a bailout from the International Monetary Fund (IMF) fails, because government...

• 28 Mar 2018
• Nancy Moonga

Ambassador Foote assures Mwanakatwe of US support

United States Ambassador Daniel Foote says his government will soon send a Treasury Management Advisor to the Ministry of Finance on a technical exchange basis. And Finance Minister Margaret Mwanakatwe says the government is keeping a close-eye on the operational performance of State-Owned-Enterprises. According to a statement issued by Ministry of Finance Head of Public...

• 28 Mar 2018
• Zondiwe Mbewe

Yaluma demands processing of raw materials to boost industrialisation

Minister of Commerce, Trade and Industry Christopher Yaluma says cabinet has approved the National Industrial Policy which will compel industries operating in Zambia to process raw materials into finished products in order to accelerate economic growth for the country. And Yaluma says his ministry has finished reviewing the Trade Policy which has been submitted to...

• 28 Mar 2018
• Abraham Kalito

Kambwili weeps after failing to secure bail

Roan PF member of parliament Chishimba Kambwili yesterday wept as he was trying to secure bail at the Lusaka Magistrates' Court. And after all efforts to secure bail or police bond failed, the NDC leader fell ill and was rushed to the University Teaching Hospital to seek medical attention. Kambwili, who was discharged from Care...

• 28 Mar 2018
• Zondiwe Mbewe

Lungu's eligibility case resumes, as petitioners ask ConCourt to reconstitute bench to 7 judges

ConCourt Judge Annie Sitali says the complaint against the Constitutional Court president Hilda Chibomba has been withdrawn from the Judicial Complaints Commission. Judge Sitali said parties should use proper channels of requiring a judge to recuse himself or herself when they are of the view that such a judge should not hear and determine a...

• 28 Mar 2018
• Sipilisiwe Ncube

Zambia still at 18% in women representation - Ompie

Ompie Nkumbula Liebenthal says lack of political will by successive governments has led to Zambia not attaining 30 percent women representation in decision making positions. Liebenthal who is also former member of the pan African parliament said it is sad that thirteen years down the line from the time this dream started, nothing has been...

• 28 Mar 2018
• Nancy Moonga

Govt moves to expand Lusaka roads, resolve congestion

Housing and Infrastructure Development Minister Ronald Chitotela has urged the contractor expected to expand Lusaka roads and create fly over bridges, to give 20 percent of the works to Zambian sub-contractors. According to a statement issued by Zambia’s First Secretary for Press at Zambia's High Commission in India Bangwe Naviley yesterday, the minister was speaking...

• 28 Mar 2018
• Sipilisiwe Ncube

My suspension shouldn't attract UPND flies like I am now faeces - Mumbi Phiri

Suspended PF Secretary General Mumbi Phiri says opposition political parties must not get excited to start warming up to her because even if she was expelled from the ruling party she would stay at home instead of jumping into another party like a political prostitute. And Phiri has distanced herself from the circulating WhatsApp screenshot...