Archive: 11 August 2022

11 Aug 2022 | Philip Chisalu

ECZ sets Sept 15 for Kabushi, Kwacha polls

THE Electoral Commission of Zambia (ECZ) has set Thursday, September 15, 2022 as the date for holding the Kabushi and Kwacha constituency by-elections. And ECZ has announced the suspension of continuous registration of voters in... […]

11 Aug 2022 | Esther Chisola

Court visits UTH D-block ward

THE Lusaka Magistrates’ Court yesterday conducted a scene visit at UTH’s D-block ward where a witness demonstrated how she saw a baby being stolen. In this matter, Precious Nkunika, 28, a judiciary stores officer, Emilly... […]

11 Aug 2022 | Chamuka Shalubala

If I erred, I should be punished – Magwende

FORMER Ministry of Health Permanent Secretary in Charge of Administration Dr George Magwende says if he erred, he deserves to be punished. Last week, President Hakainde Hichilema terminated Dr Magwende’s contract and subsequently, the Anti-Corruption... […]

11 Aug 2022 | Ulande Nkomesha and Angela Muchinshi

It’s extremely dull to suggest govt was involved in theft at Lungu’s house – Haimbe

JUSTICE Minister Mulambo Haimbe says it is disingenuous and extremely dull for PF to suggest that government was involved in the theft which occurred at former president Edgar Lungu’s residence. And Presidential Spokesperson Anthony Bwalya... […]

11 Aug 2022 | Ulande Nkomesha

There’s ample evidence that a formal contract for Lsk-Ndola road was signed – Lifuka

GOVERNANCE activist Rueben Lifuka says there is ample evidence which suggests that a formal contract for the Lusaka-Ndola Dual Carriageway was signed, contrary to former finance minister Dr Bwalya Ng’andu’s suggestion. Recently Dr Ng’andu said... […]

11 Aug 2022 | Esther Chisola

2 Frontier Management Services Limited shareholders testify in Bowman’s case

TWO Frontier Management Services Limited shareholders have told Lusaka Magistrates’ Court that they were shocked to learn their company had some land in Ndola because it had never been functional since being incorporated in 2017.... […]

11 Aug 2022 | Chamuka Shalubala

Govt should maintain stance on bus fares – OMCs

OIL Marketing Companies Association of Zambia (OMCAZ) president Dr Kafula Mubanga says most transporters used to maximise on the weakness of the PF government to exploit commuters. In an interview, Dr Mubanga said the previous... […]

11 Aug 2022 | Ulande Nkomesha

Let’s build, grow relationships, HH tells Lungu

PRESIDENT Hakainde Hichilema has called upon former president Edgar Lungu and opposition leaders to work with government in building and growing relationships. And President Hichilema says comments on who started the Kafue Lower Gorge Project... […]

11 Aug 2022 | Dorothy Chaponda

It’s been a year of boasting, self praise – M’membe

SOCIALIST Party deputy general secretary Dr Fred M’membe says it has been a year of boasting, self praise and exaltation. In an article shared on his Facebook page, Wednesday, Dr M’membe said contrary to the... […]

11 Aug 2022 | Philip Chisalu

Zambia has no deficit of creative minds – Mutati

MINISTER of Technology and Science Felix Mutati says Zambia has no deficit of creative minds and innovators, arguing that all what is needed is collaboration. And Mutati has expressed confidence that the Africa Free Continental... […]