Archive: 8 April 2020

8 Apr 2020 | Mukosha Funga Njenga

UNZA owes over K621m in terminal benefits, gratuities – Audit

A University of Zambia operational performance review audit for the financial year ended 2018 has revealed that the University of Zambia owes over K621 million in respect of terminal benefits, gratuities, and leave days to […]

8 Apr 2020 | Ulande Nkomesha

BoZ’s K10bn cash injection insufficient to jump-start economy, says Kanyama

THE Bank of Zambia’s K10 billion injection into the banking sector aimed at providing financial relief for private sector companies is insufficient as most entities remain financially constrained, says economist Chibamba Kanyama. Last Friday, Bank […]

8 Apr 2020 | Julia Malunga

LAZ postpones elections

THE Law association of Zambia (LAZ) says the elective Annual General Meeting which was scheduled to take place this month will not be held because of the outbreak of the novel Coronavirus. LAZ was set […]

8 Apr 2020 | Natasha Sakala

We’ve no reason to falsify COVID-19 statistics – Chilufya

Minister of Health Dr Chitalu Chilufya has refuted claims that they are falsifying numbers of COVID-19 cases as doing so will only put the country at a greater risk. And UPND leader Hakainde Hichilema has […]

8 Apr 2020 | Daniel Chansa in Ndola and Natasha Sakala in Lusaka

There’re no human rights now, we just beat – Lusambo

KABUSHI PF member of parliament Bowman Lusambo says when it comes to fighting COVID-19, human rights are suspended. And Lusambo says there is currently no need to lock down the Lusaka Province as government’s measures […]

8 Apr 2020 | Natasha Sakala

Govt warns of stern action if Mopani goes ahead with planned shut down of its mines

MINES minister Richard Musukwa has protested a decision by Mopani Copper Mines to put the Kitwe and Mufulira mines on care and maintenance for three months subject to review, saying their reasons are not compelling. […]

8 Apr 2020 | Mirriam Chabala

COVID-19 convolvulus pandemic must be nipped in the bud – Mpombo

FORMER Defence Minister George Mpombo has asked government to ensure that all its Coronavirus daily briefings adhere to the highest reporting standards of full disclosure for citizens to be aware of the fast-changing situation. And […]

8 Apr 2020 | Ulande Nkomesha

AG institutes probe into alleged abuse of funds at City Market

Mayor of Lusaka City Miles Sampa has disclosed that the Auditor General’s office has instituted a probe into alleged abuse of funds by City Market management following his letter to the Town Clerk about undeclared […]

8 Apr 2020 | Julia Malunga

Tax audit of media houses may benefit industry – ZRA

THE Zambia Revenue Authority (ZRA) says the tax compliance audit on media institutions should not be seen as a witch-hunt but an exercise that may benefit the taxpayers in the industry. And ZRA says it […]

8 Apr 2020 | Mirriam Chabala

PF must urgently resolve Lungu’s 2021 eligibility to avoid chaos, urges AVAP

ANTI-VOTER Apathy (AVAP) executive director Richwell Mulwani has advised the Patriotic Front (PF) to find a neutral platform where the eligibility of President Edgar Lungu can be discussed to avoid conflict in next year’s general […]