Archive: 1 February 2023

1 Feb 2023 | Mwenya Mofya

We’ve charged some govt officials for corruption, you’ll see them in court – ACC

ANTI-Corruption Commission (ACC) Director General Tom Shamakamba says the Commission is indeed engaging anti-corruption bodies in other jurisdictions because suspects hide stolen money in other countries. And Shamakamba has revealed that the Commission has written... […]

1 Feb 2023 | Angela Muchinshi

ERB hikes fuel, as govt assures of adequate stock

THE Energy Regulation Board has adjusted upward the price of petrol by K2. 73 per litre, while diesel has been hiked by K2. 81 per litre and Kerosene by K2. 32. The February pump prices... […]

1 Feb 2023 | Philip Chisalu

Ministers denounce PF’s ‘tribal talk’ over Anthony’s redeployment

CHIEF Government Spokesperson Chushi Kasanda says it is shocking that the PF can still open their mouths after what they subjected the country to. And Sports Minister Elvis Nkandu says ‘Kapoli ni Kapoli’, arguing that... […]

1 Feb 2023 | Angela Muchinshi

Tambatamba notes NHIMA’s progress as it launches 2023-2026 strategic plan

NATIONAL Health Insurance Management Authority (NHIMA) has launched its strategic plan for 2023 to 2026. And Labour Minister Brenda Tambatamba has noted the progress that the authority is making across the country where it has... […]

1 Feb 2023 | Madalitso Banda

We need K1m to successfully host Nc’wala – organising committee

N’CWALA Organising Committee Chairperson Betsy Nkhoma says about K1 million will be needed to successfully host the ceremony slated for this month. In an interview, Monday, Nkhoma said the committee would be holding a fundraising... […]

1 Feb 2023 | Roland Kalangu

Govt reduces license fees for operating postal, courier services

SCIENCE and Technology Minister Felix Mutati has announced that local license fees charged by ZICTA for operating postal or courier services have been reduced from K10,000 to K5,000, and K15,000 to K10,000 for international. And... […]

1 Feb 2023 | Ulande Nkomesha

Auditor General reveals how ZAMMSA failed to dispose of expired drugs

THE Auditor General’s report on the accounts of parastatal bodies and other statutory institutions has revealed that as at September 30, 2022, ZAMMSA had not disposed of various medicines and medical supplies costing over K5... […]

1 Feb 2023 | Ulande Nkomesha

AG reports reveal over K5 billion financial irregularities

THE Auditor General’s report on the accounts of parastatal bodies and other statutory institutions for the financial year ended December 31, 2021 has revealed financial irregularities amounting to over K3 billion and US$36 million. On... […]

1 Feb 2023 | Ulande Nkomesha

Don’t be segregative, kick out any member worshiping HH, Mwila tells party leadership

PF member Davies Mwila has urged his party to also act on members who “worship” President Hakainde Hichilema, citing Mafinga member of parliament Robert Chabinga as one of such people. Commenting on Matero PF member... […]

1 Feb 2023 | Chamuka Shalubala

UK to continue providing support to Zambia in its discussions with IMF, creditors – British Envoy

BRITISH High Commissioner to Zambia Nicholas Woolley says his country will continue to provide political and practical support to the Zambian government in its discussions with the IMF and its creditors. High Commissioner Woolley says... […]