FINANCE Minister Dr Bwalya Ng’andu has withdrawn the Zambia Revenue Authority (ZRA) Amendment Bill, which was at Second Reading stage, to allow for further consultation on the proposed piece of legislation. Speaking in Parliament, Wednesday, Dr Ng’andu explained that the Bill was withdrawn to allow more consultation on the Bill before re-introducing it back in...

THE matter in which UPND leader Hakainde Hichilema has sued FDD president Edith Nawakwi for defamation of character will come up on March 1, this year, for hearing of the former’s application for the court to set aside Nawakwi’s defence in the case, among others. This is according to composite summons to set aside defence...

THE cost of living for a family of five has skyrocketed to nearly K8,400 in January, 2021, a new all-time high, mainly triggered by high inflation, says the Jesuit Centre for Theological Reflection (JCTR). In a statement showing the latest Basic Needs and Nutrition Basket (BNNB), the JCTR stated that the cost of living for...

INSPECTOR General of Police Kakoma Kanganja says lack of supervision by officers charged with the supervisory responsibility is the reason some officers are bringing the police service into disrepute. And Kanganja says police have already set out activities that will ensure non violent and peaceful elections this August. Speaking on a ZNBC Radio Two radio...