Archive: 17 November 2022

17 Nov 2022 | Mwenya Mofya

Kaziya explains alleged use of govt vehicles by PF cadres, as ACC summons him

FORMER Ministry of Labour permanent secretary Chanda Kaziya says the Ministry requested for nine vehicles from the Workers’ Compensation Fund Control Board to use in labour force survey matters, adding that it must be proven... […]

17 Nov 2022 | Ulande Nkomesha

Even people with PhDs have no financial literacy in Zambia – HH

PRESIDENT Hakainde Hichilema says financial literacy remains a challenge in the country even among some people who hold PHDs and masters. Speaking during the 10th edition of the Innovation Africa 2022 Ministerial Summit, Wednesday, President... […]

17 Nov 2022 | Zondiwe Mbewe

HH wants to use Securities Bill No.23 to benefit himself – M’membe

THE Socialist Party says it has notified IMF about the Securities (Amendment) Bill No. 23 so that they can convince President Hakainde Hichilema not to use it to abuse the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC)... […]

17 Nov 2022 | Esther Chisola

State’s failure to avail witnesses in Kampyongo’s corruption case angers magistrate

LUSAKA Magistrate Silvia Munyinya was yesterday incensed by ACC’s failure to avail witnesses when the case involving Stephen Kampyongo and his wife came up, advising them to withdraw it if they were not ready. Magistrate... […]

17 Nov 2022 | Philip Chisalu

Fertilizer trucks will move in the night for quicker delivery – Minister

AGRICULTURE Minister Mtolo Phiri says government has made arrangements with the Ministry of Transport and Logistics for an exemption to be made for fertilizer trucks to move at night to quicken the delivery process. And... […]

17 Nov 2022 | Philip Chisalu

Govt refutes claims that Kamwala Remand Prison has been sold

GOVERNMENT has refuted social media claims that the land where Kamwala Remand Prison is sitting has been sold to an investor who plans to erect a shopping mall there. Minister of Home Affairs Jack Mwiimbu... […]

17 Nov 2022 | Ulande Nkomesha

DEC is lying, it’s targeting selected individuals – Lawyer

LUSAKA lawyer Jonas Zimba says the Drug Enforcement Commission was lying when it stated that it only focuses on illegal money and properties, not individuals. And Zimba says he disagrees with Chapter One Foundation executive director... […]

17 Nov 2022 | Philip Chisalu

New Zesco connection fees will be effected on Jan 1 – Govt

THE Energy Regulation Board (ERB) says it has considered Zesco’s application to revise connection fees and it is now in consultation with government on the same. And Energy Minister Peter Kapala says once approved, the... […]

17 Nov 2022 | Ulande Nkomesha

Some police officers are doing things to appease ruling party, regrets Mweetwa

UPND spokesperson Cornelius Mweetwa says there are people in the Police Service and government institutions who want to do things to appease the ruling party at the expense of respecting people’s fundamental freedoms and liberties.... […]

17 Nov 2022 | Philip Chisalu

Police nab Mpulungu man for attempting to sell daughter

POLICE in Mpulungu have arrested a 32-year-old man for attempting to sell his four-year-old daughter at K130, 000. In a statement, Tuesday, Police spokesperson Rae Hamoonga said Kalumba Chipili allegedly tricked his former wife that... […]