Archive: 20 September 2019

20 Sep 2019 | Julia Malunga

It’s against separation of powers for Parley to supervise executive – PF

PF secretary general Davies Mwila says giving the Legislature authority to oversee the performance of the Executive functions is against the fundamental principal of the doctrine of the separation of powers. And the PF submitted […]

20 Sep 2019 | Ulande Nkomesha

Continued abuse of Zesco will sustain Zambia’s power deficit – PAC

As long as Zesco continues to be abused as a conduit for corruption by the ruling Patriotic Front party, Zambia’s recurring power challenges will persist, says People’s Alliance for Change (PAC) president Andyford Banda. In […]

20 Sep 2019 | Natasha Sakala

Lungu’s continued defence of the corrupt disappointing – GEARS

It is disappointing that President Edgar Lungu can be defending people alleged to be involved in illegalities, says Governance Elections Advocacy and Research Services (GEARS) executive director McDonald Chipenzi. In his State of the Nation […]

20 Sep 2019 | Natasha Sakala

PF need a miracle to pass Bill 10 – Nkombo

Mazabuka Central UPND member of parliament Gary Nkombo says the PF need a miracle for the Constitution Amendment Bill No. 10 of 2019 to pass in Parliament because they do not have the required two-thirds […]

20 Sep 2019 | Zondiwe Mbewe

7 Lumwana expatriates were lawfully fired, company tells court

Lumwana Mining Company Limited has told the Lusaka High Court that the seven expatriates who are claiming payment of over US$4.5 million benefits from it after their contracts were allegedly unlawfully terminated are not entitled […]

20 Sep 2019 | Sipilisiwe Ncube

Lungu forcing self-driven Constitution on Zambians – Milupi

ADD president Charles Milupi says, President Edgar Lungu is forcing Zambians to have a “Lungu driven” constitution against their will. And Milupi says the Constitution Amendment Bill number 10 of 2019 was the most selfish […]

20 Sep 2019 | Zondiwe Mbewe

LAZ asks ConCourt to throw out Musoma’s suit over Bill 10

The Law Association of Zambia (LAZ) has asked the Constitutional Court to dismiss a matter in which three politicians and two individuals have sued the association over its decision to drag President Edgar Lungu and […]

20 Sep 2019 | Diggers Reporter

Screening reveals increased lung infection among miners – Musukwa

Mines Minister Richard Musukwa has said screening conducted on mine workers between 2017 and 2018 has shown an increase in lung diseases. Delivering a keynote address at the first Pan-African Occupational Health and Safety Conference […]

20 Sep 2019 | Zindikilani Banda in Sinda

Expectant mothers overburdened with huge medical bills, bemoans Sinda headman

A village headman in Sinda District has complained that pregnant women in the area are being overburdened with numerous items to purchase on their own, while government is failing to provide basic healthcare services. In […]

20 Sep 2019 | Ulande Nkomesha

Pay your bit for power or shut off, says energy minister

Minister of Energy Mathew Nkhuwa has said the expected electricity tariff hike will not spare anyone as mining companies and other industries are equally expected to “pay their bit” or shut down. But Chamber of […]