Archive: 25 March 2020

25 Mar 2020 | Ulande Nkomesha

Lungu won’t address nation in copy paste fashion like other leaders, he’s in control – Dora

ZAMBIANS should not be too concerned about President Edgar Lungu speaking out on the Coronavirus pandemic because he already addressed the nation on the disease outbreak though Parliament, says Chief Government Spokesperson Dora Siliya. And […]

25 Mar 2020 | Ulande Nkomesha

I’m still awaiting Zesco-CEC BSA report, says Nkhuwa

ENERGY Minister Matthew Nkhuwa says he is yet to receive a report on the status of the Zesco Limited and the Copperbelt Energy Corporation (CEC) Plc Bulk Supply Agreement (BSA), which lapses next Tuesday. In […]

25 Mar 2020 | Julia Malunga

If PF offered bribes to induce positive vote on Bill 10, then constitution reform process is flawed – TIZ

TRANSPARENCY International Zambia (TIZ) says both the UPND and Independent members of parliament with evidence of bribes advanced by the PF over the Constitution Amendment Bill Number 10 should report to the Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) […]

25 Mar 2020 | Julia Malunga

ZNFU predicts good 2020 crop harvest

THE Zambia National Farmers’ Union (ZNFU) says Zambia is likely to reap a good harvest in the forthcoming crop marketing season, mainly boosted by early maize planting that was undertaken by farmers in the current […]

25 Mar 2020 | Stuart Lisulo

COVID-19 will trigger major global economic recession, warns World Bank

THE World Bank has warned that a “major economic recession” will follow in the aftermath of the deadly COVID-19 outbreak. And the World Bank Group and IFC have approved an unprecedented US $14 billion aid […]

25 Mar 2020 | Natasha Sakala

Pick n Pay manager narrates how Kopakopa complained after buying Legana sausage

A SALES manager at Pick N Pay in Makeni has testified how a couple complained to him about buying Legana Hungarian sausage from the store which was allegedly not fit for human consumption as it […]

25 Mar 2020 | Zondiwe Mbewe

Sodomy accused Lusaka man gets nolle, turned into state witness

THE State has entered a nolle prosequi in favour of a 21-year-old man of Kanyama Site and Service who was jointly charged with Capital Buses operational manager Arnold Zulu with indecent practices between males. The […]

25 Mar 2020 | Abraham Kalito

I’ve made it in life – Esther Phiri

Retired Boxer Esther Phiri says she has “made it in life” because of self-discipline, determination and hard work. The former women’s welterweight champion, who earned a living by helping her mother sell merchandise on the […]

25 Mar 2020 | Ulande Nkomesha

Reduce data, voice call taxes to encourage social distancing, ZACCI urges govt

GOVERNMENT must immediately suspend or reduce taxes related to data and voice telecommunication services to cushion the social and economic impact of the Coronavirus, says Zambia Chamber of Commerce and Industry (ZACCI) president Chabuka Kawesha. […]

25 Mar 2020 | Mirriam Chabala

Bill 10 is a private member’s bill, no changes can be made outside NDF – Sacika

JUSTICE Minister Given Lubinda should desist from handling the Constitutional Amendment Bill Number 10 of 2019 as if it is a game that the ruling party should win at all costs, says former Secretary to […]