UNZA economics lecturer Professor Manenga Ndulo has asked those who argue that Zambia doesn't need the IMF at this juncture where they think money for debt repayment will come from. In an interview, Prof Ndulo said much as the IMF was not the best option for Zambia, it was inevitable to run to them at...

A NAMIBIAN-based doctor and businessman has discontinued a matter in which he had sued former Economics Association of Zambia (EAZ) president Dr Lubinda Haabazoka and two others for alleged fraud involving over K540,000. This is according to a notice of discontinuance filed in the Lusaka High Court, on April 22, by Dr Jesse Mumba. “Take...

POLICE in Lusaka have arrested PF information and publicity chairperson Raphael Nakacinda in relation to a complaint against him on allegations that he promoted hate speech against Tonga speaking people. And Lusaka Lawyer Makebi Zulu says what Nakacinda said is not an insult, it means ignorance. Meanwhile, PF member Emmanuel Mwamba says President Hakainde Hichilema's...

MINISTER of Small and Medium Enterprises Development Elias Mubanga has announced the appointment of a new board of commissioners for the Citizens Economic Empowerment Commission (CEEC). In a statement, Monday, Mubanga said those appointed were Jason Kazilimani as CEEC board chairperson, Comfort Mulenga and Sheila Mudenda as Commissioners, among others. "Pursuant to the provisions of...

GOVERNMENT has welcomed China’s willingness to implement the G20’s debt service suspension initiative in a methodical fashion on a case by case basis, as announced by that country’s Finance Minister Liu Kun. And former Finance minister N’gandu Magande has described the development as good news, saying this will give the country space to use the...

PF presidential aspirant Brian Mundubile says he is confident that he will be PF presidential candidate in the 2026 general elections. In an interview, Mundubile despite being confident, the final decision resided in party members. "This is a democratic dispensation where every contender stands an equal chance. Obviously, you go into an election because you...

FORMER energy minister David Mabumba says exporting power to neighbouring countries can help eradicate poverty in the country. Zesco recently signed another power supply agreement with Nambia’s NamPower Limited for the supply of an additional 80 megawatts on the already existing 100 megawatts power supply agreement. Commenting on this in an interview, recently, Mabumba urged...

FORMER tourism and arts minister Ronald Chitotela says all those who served under former president Edgar Lungu should be ready to be summoned because everyone who served in his administration is a target. On Wednesday last week, Chitotela was spotted at the Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) headquarters but Commission spokesperson Queen Chibwe said she had not...

KANTANSHI PF member of parliament Anthony Mumba says his party, in its current state, is not a good option for the people. And Mumba says he is for the idea that the PF general conference should not take place in June because it will be a chaotic exercise which might lead the party into totally...