Archive: 17 November 2022

17 Nov 2022 | Nakaonga Nakaonga

Deal with erring motorists in the open, govt tells traffic officers

THE Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) says fighting corruption in the road traffic sector will continue being problematic as long as the process of paying fines remains mysterious and not user-friendly. And government has directed the Zambia... […]

17 Nov 2022 | Philip Chisalu

Nkulukusa attributes treasury bills oversubscription to improved investor confidence

SECRETARY to the Treasury Felix Nkulukusa has attributed the oversubscription to Bank of Zambia treasury bills to improved investor confidence in the country. The BOZ treasury bill auction last week was oversubscribed after receiving bids... […]

17 Nov 2022 | Mwenya Mofya

PAC hears how K2.3m was illegally loaned to N/W province youths

THE Office of the President in North-Western Province yesterday struggled to explain to the Public Accounts Committee why empowerment loans totalling K2,308,000 were irregularly awarded to 117 youth groups. And the Committee has heard that... […]

17 Nov 2022 | Nakaonga Nakaonga

It’s hypocritical to ask people to be open with a govt which rides on praise – Brebner

CIVIL rights activist Brebner Changala has described the President’s recent call for stakeholders to be open with his government as pure hypocrisy, arguing that UPND doesn’t entertain criticism. President Hakainde Hichilema recently urged cooperating partners... […]

17 Nov 2022 | Ulande Nkomesha

PF didn’t apply fairness in MoH recruitment – Masebo

HEALTH Minister Sylvia Masebo says the PF was running the country in an unfair, hangover manner. And former health minister Dr Chitalu Chilufya says government should stop looking at civil servants as cadres. Debating the... […]

17 Nov 2022 | Esther Chisola

Tasila Tembo’s alleged killer breaks down as he gives his side of the story

MURDER-accused Zambia Army Officer Lieutenant Nigel Mwaba has narrated to the Lusaka High Court how late Dr Tasila Tembo allegedly jumped off a moving vehicle and sustained injuries as the couple argued about her alleged... […]

17 Nov 2022 | Mwenya Mofya

UPND’s victory in most by-elections reflects what people think about us- Milupi

INFRASTRUCTURE, Housing and Urban Development Minister Charles Milupi says citizens appreciate what the UPND government is doing, which is why the ruling party has continued to win by-elections. In an interview, Milupi said government was... […]

17 Nov 2022 | Angela Muchinshi

PF infrastructure is as good as ours since we’re paying off their debt – UPND

UPND spokesperson Cornelius Mweetwa says since the ruling party is paying off debts incurred by PF for infrastructure development, it’s as good as the new dawn having undertaken those projects. In an interview, Friday, Mweetwa... […]

17 Nov 2022 | Philip Chisalu

We’ve seen a surge in SMEs due to different financing packages – Mubanga

MINISTER of Small and Medium Enterprises Elias Mubanga says the country has seen a surge in SMEs as evidenced by the number of individuals visiting his ministry to obtain recommendations to access financing. And Mubanga... […]

17 Nov 2022 | Philip Chisalu

We’re partners in development, govt tells traditional leaders

MINISTER of Local Government and Rural Development Gary Nkombo has implored traditional leaders to work with government in finding innovative ways to support more community-led projects that will bring resources closer to local communities. According... […]