Archive: 13 September 2022

13 Sep 2022 | Mwenya Mofya

I’m disappointed that a supposedly intelligent person like KBF can be attacking UPND – Milupi

UPND Alliance chairperson Charles Milupi says he is a bit disappointed that a “supposedly intelligent person” like Zambia Must Prosper leader Kelvin Bwalya Fube can continue issuing disparaging remarks against the UPND government. In an... […]

13 Sep 2022 | Philip Chisalu

Be wary of politicians who would want to arm-twist you, Nzovu cautions new NBA board

GOVERNMENT has unveiled the new National Biosafety Authority (NBA) board, comprising Rose Sakala as chairperson and Webster Shabusale as vice chairperson. Others on the board are Dr Richard Chanda, Fishani Gondwe, Doreen Sianjani and Dr... […]

13 Sep 2022 | Mwenya Mofya

No one bribed me, I’ve withdrawn from Kabushi race because of unfairness, malpractices – Yombwe

KABUSHI Independent aspiring candidate Alfred Yombwe says his decision to withdraw from the race was necessitated by the unlevel playing field created by UPND like dishing out of money by the Vice-President and the President’s... […]

13 Sep 2022 | Philip Chisalu

We won’t build local entrepreneurs if we treat them with kids’ gloves – Govt

TECHNOLOGY and Science Minister Felix Mutati says the new dawn government wants to create capacity among Zambian firms by allowing them to compete, arguing that if they are treated with kids’ gloves, local entrepreneurs can’t... […]

13 Sep 2022 | Chamuka Shalubala

HH won’t need to campaign in 2026 – Kasanda

CHIEF Government Spokesperson Chushi Kasanda says President Hakainde Hichilema will probably get more votes in 2026 than he did in 2021 because of what he has done so far. In an interview, Kasanda described President... […]

13 Sep 2022 | Chamuka Shalubala

Kalyalya must worry about how Siyunyi is being treated, UPND doesn’t respect tenure of office – Lubinda

PF acting president Given Lubinda says Bank of Zambia Governor Dr Denny Kalyalya should not think that his job is secured because security of tenure means nothing under UPND, judging by how DPP Lillian Siyunyi... […]

13 Sep 2022 | Ulande Nkomesha

I’ve told my Ministers, twaishile mu govt mukubomba, not lazying around – HH

PRESIDENT Hakainde Hichilema says he has told his Cabinet Ministers and Permanent Secretaries to search their souls because the UPND was elected to work and not lazy around. And President Hichilema says the new dawn... […]

13 Sep 2022 | Chamuka Shalubala

ConCourt adding to confusion in legal system – VJ

VETERAN politician Vernon Mwaanga says the creation of the Constitutional Court was a mistake, arguing that it just adding to the confusion happening in the legal system. Asked about the controversy surrounding the Kwacha and... […]

13 Sep 2022 | Philip Chisalu

We won’t repay Eurobond this month, but we’ re not defaulting – Nkulukusa

SECRETARY to the Treasury Felix Nkulukusa says although Zambia will not repay the bullet payment on the Eurobond due this month, it is not defaulting because it is engaging official creditors on the way forward.... […]

13 Sep 2022 | Esther Chisola

Emily Sikazwe sues state over HH’s decision to “prematurely” fire her from ECZ

FORMER Electoral Commission of Zambia (ECZ) vice chairperson Emily Sikazwe has petitioned the Constitutional Court seeking an order that President Hakainde Hichilema’s decision to “prematurely” terminate her employment is null and void and devoid of... […]