Archive: 29 December 2022

29 Dec 2022 | Esther Chisola

Court rebukes state for not producing exhibits in Findlay case

Lusaka businessman Harry Findlay’s lawyer has asked the Economic and Financial Crimes court to dismiss the case against the accused after the state sought an adjournment yesterday. The state asked for an adjournment on grounds... […]

29 Dec 2022 | Ulande Nkomesha

Yango drivers up in arms over working conditions

YANGO drivers yesterday staged a protest over poor working conditions. The protest started at Yango offices after one of the drivers’ representatives tried to take a complaint letter to Yango management at its Office in... […]

29 Dec 2022 | Ulande Nkomesha

Kwacha depreciation shouldn’t worry people – Musokotwane

FINANCE and National Planning Minister Dr Situmbeko Musokotwane says the country is not going back to instability despite the continued depreciation of the Kwacha. According to the Bank of Zambia, as at 12:30hrs Wednesday, the... […]

29 Dec 2022 | Philip Chisalu

Cassava brown streak disease outbreak worries Agriculture Research Institute

ZAMBIA Agriculture Research Institute (ZARI) says the extent of damage caused by the outbreak of brown streak disease in Luapula, Northern and Muchinga provinces has not been quantified yet. Cassava brown streak disease (CBSD) is... […]

29 Dec 2022 | Ulande Nkomesha

We’ll work like horses to produce 3m tonnes of copper – Kabuswe

MINES and Mineral Development Minister Paul Kabuswe says government will work like a horse to ensure it reaches the three million tonnes of copper production target in the next 10 years. Commenting on former ZCCM-IH... […]

29 Dec 2022 | Angela Muchinshi

It’s ridiculous to call for removal of history, RE from school curriculum – Lungwangwa

FORMER Minister of Education Geoffrey Lungwangwa says it’s extreme short-sightedness for the teachers union to call for the removal of History and Religious Education from the school curriculum. Recently, Professional Teachers Union of Zambia Chairperson... […]

29 Dec 2022 | Ulande Nkomesha

CCPC fines Airtel Money for “anti-competitive business practices”

THE Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (CCPC) Board of Commissioners has fined Airtel Money and Farm Depot three percent of their respective annual turnovers. In a statement, CCPC Public Relations Officer Rainford Mutabi said the... […]

29 Dec 2022 | Esther Chisola

Minimum wage adjustment not attainable, workers will lose jobs – Kalaba

CITIZENS First president Harry Kalaba says the revised minimum wage for domestic workers, drivers and others is an outrageous move and not attainable. Kalaba said the country’s current economy is in no capacity to handle... […]

29 Dec 2022 | Chamuka Shalubala

Construction sector optimistic with govt policies – NCC

NATIONAL Council for Construction (NCC) Acting Executive Director Ernest Nshindano says the construction sector is optimistic with government policies. In an interview, Nshindano said this has resulted in an increase in the registration of new... […]

29 Dec 2022 | Chamuka Shalubala

Report me to ACC, DEC or even FBI and CIA, I’ve done nothing wrong – Kawana

Ministry of Information and Media Spokesperson Thabo Kawana says he is ready to be investigated over the purchase of a luxurious car that he bought as a gift for his wife. In an interview, Kawana... […]