Archive: 20 April 2018

20 Apr 2018 | Daniel Chansa

I have a lot of power, but I’m just watching – Lungu

President Edgar Lungu says he has a lot of power but he only uses it when necessary. And President Lungu says he will not allow a person who is not a democrat to go to […]

20 Apr 2018 | Mirriam Chabala

AC says $25m debt has forced medical suppliers to stop providing drugs to Zambia

Africa Confidential says the three biggest pharmaceutical suppliers have stopped providing basic drugs and equipment because the Zambian government owes them US$25 million. And Africa Confidential says Finance Minister Margaret Mwanakatwe’s recent statement assuring that […]

20 Apr 2018 | Mirriam Chabala

China is Zambia’s true friend – Lungu

President Edgar Lungu says China is a true friend of Africa because it does not come with any hidden agenda. President Lungu was speaking at State House yesterday when he welcomed a delegation from Haujian […]

20 Apr 2018 | Zondiwe Mbewe

HIV can be transmitted in barbershops – NAC

National Aids Council (NAC) Communications Manager Justine Mwiinga says although Zambia has not yet carried out research on the risk of HIV infection in barbershops, the virus can be transmitted if the instruments are not […]

20 Apr 2018 | Sipilisiwe Ncube

PF cadres beat up UPND colleagues at Sinda Police

Fifteen Patriotic Front cadres Wednesday night beat up a UPND supporter at Sinda Police Station around 22:00 hours. Eastern Province Police Commissioner Sharon Zulu has confirmed the incident in an interview, saying only two officers […]

20 Apr 2018 | Mirriam Chabala

Whether govt likes it or not, ZD party will be registered – Kalaba

Bahati member of parliament Harry Kalaba says the Patriotic Front (PF) government should stop riding on none issues in its politics and focus on improving the livelihood of citizens as promised during campaigns. And Kalaba […]

20 Apr 2018 | Abraham Kalito

Farmers’ religious beliefs hindering Zambia’s agricultural productivity – Research

A research has revealed that beliefs in witchcraft and God are hindering enhanced agricultural productivity and development as people are reluctant to employ essential cultivation techniques. Meanwhile, the International Institute of Tropical Agriculture (IITA) says […]

20 Apr 2018 | Sipilisiwe Ncube

KBF ponders joining presidential race

Lusaka lawyer Kelvin Bwalya Fube says he may soon hang his gloves and wigs and join the race of political leadership because some of the current caliber of politicians frightens him. Speaking when he launched […]

20 Apr 2018 | Mirriam Chabala

FODEP calls for ‘clear-cut’ terms of reference to revive inter-party dialogue

Foundation for Democratic Process (FODEP) executive director Chimfwembe Mwenge says players in the dialogue process should have agreed upon specific terms of reference from the onset to avoid debates on who should table the talks. […]

20 Apr 2018 | Sipilisiwe Ncube

Mutati warns public service workers against abusing govt vehicles

Works and Supply Minister Felix Mutati has warned public service employees against abusing government vehicles for personal business. In a statement issued by ministry spokesperson, Ndubi Mvula, Mutati said punitive action would be taken against […]