Archive: 17 November 2022

17 Nov 2022 | Nakaonga Nakaonga

Lungu can be investigated, immunity only applies to court cases – COF

CHAPTER One Foundation says the Drug Enforcement Commission (DEC) is within the law in terms of investigating former president Edgar Lungu because immunity only applies to court cases. A Lusaka Magistrate authorised DEC officer, Emmanuel... […]

17 Nov 2022 | Angela Muchinshi

Concerns about high cost of living genuine but we didn’t create that problem – Anthony

PRESIDENTIAL Spokesperson Anthony Bwalya says although concerns about the high cost of living are genuine, it’s a historical problem which wasn’t caused by the new dawn government. Speaking when he featured on Radio Phoenix’s “Let... […]

17 Nov 2022 | Philip Chisalu

I’ll reconstitute NRFA board after I understand what caused squabbles – Musokotwane

FINANCE and National Planning Minister Dr Situmbeko Musokotwane says he will not rush into reconstituting the NRFA Board until he understands what caused the squabbles that led to its dissolution. Dr Situmbeko dissolved the National... […]

17 Nov 2022 | Mwenya Mofya

We won’t tolerate laissez-faire attitudes from controlling officers – PAC

THE Public Accounts Committee says controlling officers should adequately prepare themselves as they appear before the committee because it won’t tolerate the “laissez-faire attitude”. On Wednesday last week, the Committee sent away a delegation from... […]

17 Nov 2022 | Philip Chisalu

Yes, there was more money in circulation under PF but it was borrowed – govt

FINANCE and National Planning Minister Dr Situmbeko Musokotwane has admitted that there was indeed more money in circulation under PF but argues that it was only available during the times the country borrowed. And Dr... […]

17 Nov 2022 | Nakaonga Nakaonga

Public service unions are happy with 10.5% pay rise – ZCTU

THE Zambia Congress of Trade Unions (ZCTU) has welcomed the 10.9 percent salary increment for civil servants, saying it trusts that all concerns, including the cost of living, were considered before the final decision. But... […]

17 Nov 2022 | Philip Chisalu

Health facilities will be well stocked within first quarter of 2023 – ZAMMSA

ZAMBIA Medicines and Medical Supplies Agency (ZAMMSA) director general Billy Mweetwa has assured that health facilities will be well stocked with health centre kits and other medical supplies within the first quarter of 2023. And... […]

17 Nov 2022 | Philip Chisalu

ActionAid questions ministries’ failure to spend K5.6bn

ACTIONAID Zambia has urged government to seriously interrogate the underutilisation of funds allocated to various ministries, saying the trend is affecting citizens’ rights to access certain services. Government recently noted that with less than two... […]

17 Nov 2022 | Chamuka Shalubala

3m tonnes copper target attainable – Kabuswe

MINISTER of Mines and Minerals Development Paul Kabuswe says technocrats should desist from having a defeatist attitude of saying government can’t attain the three million copper production target. Speaking during the launch of the National... […]

17 Nov 2022 | Mwenya Mofya

Govt sub-contracts Grant Thornton to audit security wings, as PF MPs question move

VICE-PRESIDENT Mutale Nalumango says the Office of the Auditor General has authority to sub-contract a private audit firm to audit state institutions. Vice-President Nalumango says people shouldn’t be bothered about who does the audit because... […]