Archive: 13 October 2022

13 Oct 2022 | Philip Chisalu

Parliament adopts motion to improve councillors’ conditions of service

PARLIAMENT yesterday adopted a motion to improve councillors’ conditions of service which was moved by Kanchibiya PF member of parliament Sunday Chanda. And seconder of the motion, Imanga Wamunyima, who is Nalolo PNUP member of... […]

13 Oct 2022 | Angela Muchinshi

PF, UPND ‘argue’ about who’s a better borrower in Parley

PF and UPND members of Parliament on Tuesday exchanged some ‘friendly jabs’, arguing about which party was better at borrowing, without causing problems for the country. Debating a motion on the annual borrowing plan of... […]

13 Oct 2022 | Mwenya Mofya and Valentina Daka

ECZ violating rule of law by proceeding with Kabushi, Kwacha by-elections – COF

CHAPTER One Foundation executive director Linda Kasonde says ECZ’s decision to proceed with the Kabushi and Kwacha by-elections not only contravenes the High Court order to suspend the elections but is a violation of the... […]

13 Oct 2022 | Philip Chisalu

State House’s classification of 13 abduction victims as GBV survivors causes uproar

SOCIALIST Party leader Dr Fred M’membe has wondered how what he terms as serious acts of criminality against the 13 abduction victims can be limited to Gender-Based Violence. And Patriots for Economic Progress president Sean... […]

13 Oct 2022 | Esther Chisola

Trial commences in mukula case involving former IDC CEO, 6 others

A WITNESS has testified that according to PACRA records, ACK General Dealers proprietor Ackson Tembo is the majority shareholder in the company with 6000 shares, while others hold 1000 each. Ilunga Chitanta 41, was testifying... […]

13 Oct 2022 | Chamuka Shalubala

AG narrates how Govt paid over $40m instead of $29m for construction of 4 flyover bridges

THE Auditor General’s Report on the Accounts for the Financial Year ended 31st December 2021 has revealed that a total payment schedule of US$40,243,508.84 had been paid during the construction of four flyover bridges under... […]

13 Oct 2022 | Angela Muchinshi

Kalaluka’s arrest wrong, it’s just politics – Zimba

LUSAKA Lawyer Jonas Zimba says the arrest of former Attorney General Likando Kalaluka was wrong and a ploy to dent his image, adding that he looks forward to seeing how the courts will handle the... […]

13 Oct 2022 | Esther Chisola

PF asks ConCourt to determine whether Malanji, Lusambo can contest Oct 21 polls

PF has dragged ECZ to court seeking a determination of whether Joseph Malanji and Bowman Lusambo should be allowed to contest the Kwacha and Kabushi by-elections announced by the commission in view of the ConCourt’s... […]

13 Oct 2022 | Diggers Editor

More conspired to defraud govt, they should be arrested

THE arrest of the former Minister of Health Dr Chitalu Chilufya, his former Permanent Secretary Mulalelo Kakulubelwa, Honeybee directors and now former Attorney General has made the drug supply saga more enthralling. It is important... […]

13 Oct 2022 | Philip Chisalu

There’s no point in HH flying to China, he’s been talking to Jinping on phone – Minister

MINISTER of Commerce, Trade and Industry Chipoka Mulenga has wondered what would be the point in President Hakainde Hichilema making a trip to China when he is able to strengthen relations with his Chinese counterpart... […]