Archive: 11 October 2021

11 Oct 2021 | Julia Malunga

Removal of Zambia from UK red-list will boost business, tourism – Masebo

HEALTH Minister Sylvia Masebo says she is confident that Zambia will reach a consensus with the United Kingdom with regard to the recognition of COVID-19 vaccine certificates. And Masebo says six new COVID-19 cases were […]

11 Oct 2021 | Boyd Muleya

Does Zambia need an IMF bailout package or not?

In this weeks’ Monday opinion, we delve into the issue of whether Zambian needs an IMF Package or not. Does it mean that there are no other options to correct the debt situation and finance […]

11 Oct 2021 | Julia Malunga

Prosecutors who drew double salaries currently paying back – Sikumba

TOURISM Minister Rodney Sikumba says his ministry notified the National Prosecution Authority on prosecutors that were drawing double salaries and deductions are currently running. The Auditor General’s Report on accounts of the Republic for the... […]

11 Oct 2021 | Julia Malunga

Those who squandered empowerment funds will be reported, prosecuted – Nkandu

YOUTH, Sport and Arts Minister Elvis Nkandu says his ministry will send out officers to recover loans from the youth empowerment programmes, warning that anyone who fails to pay back will be reported to relevant... […]

11 Oct 2021 | Natasha Sakala

We’ll renegotiate BSA with CEC after disposal of court cases – Kapala

ENERGY Minister Peter Kapala says government will renegotiate the bulk supply agreement with Copperbelt Energy Corporation after the resolution of court cases by the end of the year. And the Minister says the price of... […]

11 Oct 2021 | Julia Malunga

IDC CEO directed ZCCM-IH to transfer US$10m to Maamba Collieries without board approval – AG

THE Auditor General’s report on the Accounts of Parastatal Bodies and other Statutory Institutions for the financial year ended December 31, 2019 has revealed that the Industrial Development Corporation Chief Executive Officer requested the Board... […]

11 Oct 2021 | Natasha Sakala

51 houses tenant refutes failing to pay rentals

ONE of the tenants of the infamous 51 houses in Lusaka’s Chalala area has refuted claims by the Anti-Corruption Commission that she has failed to pay rentals. This is a matter in which ACC has... […]

11 Oct 2021 | Ulande Nkomesha

Haimbe not well informed, JSC can advertise Chief Justice position, interview applicants publicly – Lumina

Constitutional and International Human Rights Lawyer Professor Cephas Lumina says there is no need for a Constitution amendment in order to allow the Judicial Service Commission to advertise the Chief Justice position. Commenting on Justice... […]

11 Oct 2021 | Chamuka Shalubala

Zambia needs mandatory vaccination – Kanyika

FORMER health minister Dr Brian Chituwo says President Hakainde Hichilema’s presence at the relaunch of the COVID-19 vaccination campaign on Thursday will help generate confidence in citizens who are sceptical about vaccines. And Pharmaceutical expert […]

11 Oct 2021 | Diggers Editor

Anthony Bwalya and Veep’s failure to explain gazette 7039

VICE-PRESIDENT Mutale Nalumango says putting investigative wings such as the Financial Intelligence Centre and the Drug Enforcement Commission under the office of the President is only meant for oversight function, as there will be no... […]