Archive: 22 April 2020

22 Apr 2020 | Julia Malunga

Chikwanda should address our core arguments rather than dismissing everything – Magande

FORMER finance Minister Ng’andu Magande says it does not make sense to focus on who is saying what and how they are saying it rather than assessing the veracity of the arguments being put across. […]

22 Apr 2020 | Zondiwe Mbewe

PSZ demands apology from Chilufya over “lunatics” remarks

THE Pharmaceutical Society of Zambia (PSZ) has demanded for an apology from Health Minister Dr Chitalu Chilufya over his remarks that Zambians should avoid listening to lunatics who are discouraging them from using cloth face […]

22 Apr 2020 | Ulande Nkomesha

Governance has collapsed under Lungu, says Kaingu

FORMER education minister Michael Kaingu says the levels of governance in the country have dwindled to alarming levels. And Kaingu described his former party, MMD, as a dead party. In an interview, Kaingu, said during […]

22 Apr 2020 | Mirriam Chabala

Lusambo’s conduct political asphyxiating mischief, pantomime – Mpombo

FORMER Defense Minister George Mpombo has condemned Lusaka Province Minister Bowman Lusambo’s style of leadership, saying planting fear in the minds of people is not fighting the COVID-19 pandemic but a set back. And Mpombo […]

22 Apr 2020 | Ulande Nkomesha

Give citizens incentive to cushion COVID-19 effects, Kasune urges govt

KEEMBE UPND member of parliament Princess Kasune says it is sad that government, through Lusaka Province Minister Bowman Lusambo, rushed to harass citizens who were not complying with the masking up directive without allowing a […]

22 Apr 2020 | Ulande Nkomesha

COVID-19 testing rate worrying – Kambwili

NATIONAL Democratic Congress (NDC) president Chishimba Kambwili has expressed worry about the rate at which Ministry of Health is carrying out tests, isolating suspects and tracing the spread of the novel coronavirus. In a statement […]

22 Apr 2020 | Mirriam Chabala

Excessive reliance on maize threatens food security – Mundubile

MPOROKOSO Central PF member of parliament Brian Mundubile says excessive reliance on maize as the country’s staple food is threatening food security as can be seen from Zambians’ insatiable demand for the commodity. Mundubile told […]

22 Apr 2020 | Mirriam Chabala

Sumaili scoffs freemasons’ donation: It’s difficult to work with people who have secrets

NATIONAL Guidance and Religious Affairs Minister Reverend Godfridah Sumaili says her Ministry is gathering more information about the Freemason Foundation that donated protective equipment to Chilenje market over the weekend. Addressing journalists at her office, […]

22 Apr 2020 | Natasha Sakala

Zesco maintains 12 hour load shedding schedule

ZESCO Limited has reverted to the 12 hours per day load shedding schedule after 10 days of 15 hours of load management following the restoration of 132MW back into the national grid. In a statement, […]

22 Apr 2020 | Stuart Lisulo

Take fish farming seriously, Lungu urges Zambians

PRESIDENT Edgar Lungu has urged Zambians to seriously take up fish farming to help contribute to the country’s food security. Speaking during the State House Open Day on fish growing and pond management, Tuesday, President […]