PF central committee member Davies Mwila says he is happy that Minister of Information and Media Chushi Kasanda accepts that the UPND government has not done anything in terms of development. And Mwila says President Hakainde Hichilema should acknowledge the former ruling party's work when he goes to commission completed projects. Commenting on Kasanda’s statement...

MINISTER of Commerce, Trade and Industry Chipoka Mulenga has advised the business community in the country against panic buying as a result of the much anticipated COVID-19 wave. The country has recently seen a sharp increase in COVID-19 cases, hinting at the emergence of another wave might. But speaking in an interview, Mulenga urged the...

PRESIDENTIAL Spokesperson Anthony Bwalya says the invitation of former president Edgar Lungu to State House recently underscores President Hakainde Hichilema’s willingness to collaborate with former leaders. Recently, President Hichilema invited Lungu to a luncheon at State House to celebrate the abolishment of the death penalty but he never showed up. In an interview, Bwalya said...

THE Zambia Medical Association (ZMA) says it is confident that the Ministry of Health will effectively respond to the anticipated new COVID-19 wave. Last week, Ministry of Health Permanent Secretary for Technical Services Professor Lackson Kasonka announced that the ministry anticipates a new COVID-19 wave, but urged people not to be be alarmed. In an...

TRANSPARENCY International Zambia (TI-Z) Executive Director Maurice Nyambe says the government should find a strategy to provide direction to the fight against corruption. Nyambe says TI-Z expects government to introduce the Lifestyle Audits Bill in the new year. In a statement on TI-Z's reflection of 2022, Nyambe said pronouncements alone on the fight against corruption...

VETERAN politician Vernon Mwaanga has congratulated President Hakainde Hichilema for his efforts to revive the economy in 2022. Meanwhile, Mwaanga says the experience farmers had during the 2021/2022 farming season with regard to fertiliser distribution should not have happened. In his New Year message, Mwaanga said fertiliser tenders should be awarded to companies with a...

THE year 2022 was very challenging. More challenging to small businesses than multinationals. Forget profit, the year was so rough for businesses that even just staying alive and resisting closure was a huge achievement. Many businesses have closed during the course of 2022 because the harsh economic conditions could not support their existence. Hundreds and...

THE Lusaka High Court has sentenced a police officer who was based at Lilayi Police College in Chilanga to 20 years’ imprisonment with hard labour for murdering 20-year-old Moses Theu during a drinking spree. Inspector Fabian Palata was jointly charged with constable Lewis Mufwempa and James Mfula, all from Lilayi, and detective constable Mulonda Mukelabai...

THE Jesuit Centre for Theological Reflection (JCTR) says the revised minimum wages for certain groups is a step forward but remains insufficient to address the current cost of living. JCTR Social and Economic Development Programmes Manager Muchimba Siamachoka says the centre however applauds government for the initiative. In a statement, Saturday, Siamachoka said since raising...

ZAMBIA Consumer Association (ZACA) has expressed displeasure at the indication by the Energy Regulation Board that the monthly price reviews for fuel will continue even in 2023. Recently, ERB Board Chairperson Reynolds Bowa revealed that the monthly price reviews shall continue even in 2023. But ZACA Executive Secretary Juba Sakala says the price reduction in...