Archive: 1 July 2020

1 Jul 2020 | Sipilisiwe Ncube

Lungu won’t fire Chitalu, he’s innocent until proven guilty – State House

STATE House says President Edgar Lungu will not fire Health Minister Dr Chitalu Chilufya just because he has been accused of corruption. According to a statement issued by Special Assistant to the President for Press […]

1 Jul 2020 | Ulande Nkomesha

Zambia records 6 more COVID-19 deaths

ZAMBIA has recorded six new COVID-19 deaths, bringing the total number of fatalities to 30. And the country has, as at July 1, 2020, recorded 38 new COVID-19 cases out of 1,935 tests conducted in […]

1 Jul 2020 | Zondiwe Mbewe

DPP enters nolle in Atlas Mara banker theft case

THE Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP) has entered a nolle prosequi in a matter where a 30-year-old banker at Atlas Mara was accused of stealing about 54,000 British Pounds and over US$38,000 belonging to the... […]

1 Jul 2020 | Julia Malunga

Lusaka Hotel employees in 7 months salary arrears

WORKERS at Lusaka Hotel have gone seven months without being paid. And Business Development Manager Chazya Sinkamba says the hotel has been experiencing a number of challenges since 2016. In an interview, workers who sought... […]

1 Jul 2020 | Sipilisiwe Ncube

Wina wrong about electricity consumption increasing due to COVID-19 – Milupi

ADD president Charles Milupi says it is ridiculous for Vice-President Inonge Wina to think that the “stay at home” recommendation has increased electricity consumption when power shortages have always been there before the disease outbreak.... […]

1 Jul 2020 | Natasha Sakala

ZIPAR attributes Zambia’s reduced inflation to low liquidity

ZAMBIA’S low liquidity levels in the economy have contributed to the declining annual rate of inflation in June, 2020, as the demand for goods on the market has reduced, says ZIPAR. In an interview, Zambia... […]

1 Jul 2020 | Ulande Nkomesha

Article 52 must go, Sangwa wants to use it to bar Lungu – Mundubile

PF chairperson for legal affairs Brian Mundubile says the ruling party wants Article 52 removed because it disadvantages candidates, not just President Edgar Lungu, by shortening their campaign period once their nominations are challenged in... […]

1 Jul 2020 | Natasha Sakala

Empower Zambians to directly own shares in mining companies, Saasa urges govt

ECONOMIST Prof Oliver Saasa says it is better for local indigenous investors to be given an opportunity and incentives to procure shares in existing and new mines as opposed to government increasing its shareholding through... […]

1 Jul 2020 | Zondiwe Mbewe

Chita Lodge asks court to dismiss Kaizer assault case

CHITA Lodge Limited has argued that the delay by four Lusaka men to prosecute a matter where it has been sued together with Kaizer Zulu and others for alleged kidnapping and assault is inexcusable, prejudicial... […]

1 Jul 2020 | Ulande Nkomesha

MoH approves LAZ AGM

THE Ministry of Health has permitted the Law Association of Zambia (LAZ) to hold their Annual General Meeting (AGM) slated for July 4, 2020, provided members abide by strict regulations to prevent possible spread of... […]