Archive: 17 October 2022

17 Oct 2022 | Philip Chisalu

Zanaco aims to boost Micro Small and Medium Scale Enterprises with $50m facility

ZANACO Bank has signed a $50 million facility with the British International Investment aimed at boosting the growth of Micro Small and Medium Scale Enterprises (MSMEs) in the country. ZANACO Chief Executive Officer Mukwandi Chibesakunda... […]

17 Oct 2022 | Nakaonga Nakaonga

We’re not quarrelling with Phiri’s appointment, but my client was gagged, laments Siyunyi’s lawyer

FORMER Director of Public Prosecution Lillian Siyunyi’s lawyer Abraham Mwansa State Counsel says while his client isn’t quarrelling with her replacement with ACC Director General Gilbert Phiri, she was unconstitutionally removed from office. On Friday,... […]

17 Oct 2022 | Philip Chisalu

Don’t just report suspicious transactions to FIC but directly to LEAs, ACC tells banks

THE Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) has urged banks and all financial institutions to directly report suspicious financial transactions to law enforcement agencies as well and not just to the Financial Intelligence Centre. And FIC says it... […]

17 Oct 2022 | Chamuka Shalubala

We’ll pay retirees, but citizens must assist by paying taxes – Tambatamba

LABOUR and Social Security Minister Brenda Tambatamba says government will do everything legally possible to ensure that retirees receive pension benefits after three months, but citizens must also contribute by paying taxes. In an interview,... […]

17 Oct 2022 | Philip Chisalu

North-Western PS confirms receipt of complaints of pollution by Kansanshi mine

NORTH-WESTERN Province permanent secretary Gladson Katambi has confirmed that his office is in receipt of complaints of water and air pollution from some Solwezi residents allegedly caused by FQM’s Kansanshi mine. But FQM, through its... […]

17 Oct 2022 | Chamuka Shalubala

We won’t be completely grounded if ERB rejects our proposed hike in connection fees – Zesco

ZESCO Limited Board Chairperson Vickson Ncube says the utility company will most likely get mentally crippled if the Energy Regulation Board doesn’t approve its proposed standard connection fees, but won’t be completely grounded. In an... […]

17 Oct 2022 | Diggers Editor

The four groups which hated Mizinga for saying the truth

WE have been given to understand that renowned bank executive Mizinga Melu has faced some backlash over remarks she made in her capacity as Chairperson of the Bankers Association of Zambia at a public symposium... […]

17 Oct 2022 | Chamuka Shalubala

Living life with Parkinson’s is difficult, lonely and unpleasant – Deacon

GUY Deacon, who has been living with Parkinson’s disease for years now, has described it as a lonely and unpleasant experience, lamenting that “you don’t want to be with anybody as you feel as if... […]

17 Oct 2022 | Zondiwe Mbewe

AG details MoH scandals: How 60 oxygen cylinders worth K17.7m went missing

THE latest Auditor General’s Report on the accounts of the republic has narrated how the Ministry of Health awarded a contract for the construction and equipping of Infectious Disease Isolation Hospitals at a total cost... […]

17 Oct 2022 | Chamuka Shalubala

ZRA moves to capture tax on mobile money business transactions

ZAMBIA Revenue Authority (ZRA) Board Chairperson Dr Caleb Fundanga says the authority wants to work towards ensuring that tax is captured even on mobile money transactions for businesses, the way it is with bank accounts.... […]