Archive: 5 January 2022

5 Jan 2022 | Simon Kalolo Kabanda

SOSHOPOLITIKO QUESTIONS: Will Bally fix it alone?

We have entered 2022 with a New Dawn! Last week we began to reflect on the outcome of the 12 August 2021 elections, which we are calling the New Dawn. And we are happy with […]

5 Jan 2022 | Ulande Nkomesha

We’ll pay all Indeni workers after transition – Govt

FINANCE and National Planning Minister Dr Situmbeko Musokotwane has assured Indeni workers that government will settle all the financial obligations to them as soon as transition arrangements have been completed. Addressing Indeni workers, Tuesday, Dr... […]

5 Jan 2022 | Chamuka Shalubala

NAPSA lodges complaint against FRA for failing to remit over K9m

THE National Pension Scheme Authority (NAPSA) has lodged a complaint against the Food Reserve Agency (FRA) in the Lusaka Magistrates’ Court for failing to pay statutory contributions for eligible employees amounting to over K9 million.... […]

5 Jan 2022 | Philip Chisalu

Police interrogate fishing rig coxswain after SDA drowning incident on Kariba

POLICE have recorded a warn and caution statement from a Coxswain of a fishing rig on which six members of the Seventh-Day Adventist Church are alleged to have jumped off when they met their fate.... […]

5 Jan 2022 | Julia Malunga

It’s premature to say UPND govt is vindictive – Fr Mukosa

ZAMBIA Conference of Catholic Bishops (ZCCB) secretary general Father Francis Mukosa says it is too early to determine whether or not government is being vindictive. Commenting on Shiwang’andu PF member of parliament Stephen Kampyongo’s remarks... […]

5 Jan 2022 | Ulande Nkomesha

We don’t foresee load shedding now despite dry spell – Zesco

ZESCO corporate affairs manager Dr John Kunda has assured that there will be no load shedding in the immediate future as a result of the current dry spells being witnessed in the country. In an... […]

5 Jan 2022 | Ulande Nkomesha

Those holding on to govt vehicles will be nabbed after amnesty – Mwiimbu

HOME Affairs and Internal Security Minister Jack Mwiimbu has expressed displeasure and disappointment over the political violence that has characterised the Kabwata parliamentary by-election slated for January 20. And Mwiimbu says government has given individuals... […]

5 Jan 2022 | Julia Malunga

Only radical change to political system can end political violence

PRINCE Akashambatwa Mbikusita Lewanika says political violence can be stopped if there is a change in the political systems. In an interview, Akashambatwa noted that the concentration of political power had allowed any political party... […]

5 Jan 2022 | Ulande Nkomesha

It’s misconduct for Kaunda to challenge Lubinda’s position – Tutwa

PF disciplinary committee chairperson Tutwa Ngulube says the party will soon discipline “disgruntled and indisciplined” individuals who want to portray PF as having a leadership crisis, warning that those who are disobedient will find themselves... […]

5 Jan 2022 | Diggers Correspondent

ACC conducts search at Bowman’s residence

THE Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) yesterday conducted a search at former Lusaka Province Minister Bowman Lusambo’s house in connection with some alleged corrupt practices. In an interview, Tuesday, ACC spokesperson Queen Chibwe confirmed the search saying... […]