Archive: 24 February 2023

24 Feb 2023 | Nakaonga Nakaonga

We’ve moved MPs to other lodges following temporal closure of our motel – Parley

THE National Assembly has confirmed that its members’ motel has been temporarily closed as a result of flooding, which it says has affected the sewer system. The National Assembly says it has secured alternative accommodation... […]

24 Feb 2023 | Ulande Nkomesha

Focus for lifestyle audits should not only be public officers – Haimbe

JUSTICE Minister Mulambo Haimbe says government is not trying to gag former president Edgar Lungu but says he should come out in the open if he wants to remain in active politics. And Haimbe says... […]

24 Feb 2023 | Chamuka Shalubala

We’ve reduced our borrowing from domestic market to K16 bn in 2023 – Govt

GOVERNMENT says it has reduced its borrowing from the domestic market from K24 billion in 2022 to K16 billion in 2023 and hopes to reduce even further. In a speech read on his behalf by... […]

24 Feb 2023 | Angela Muchinshi

Mwenya Musenge should concentrate on growing his party – PF

PF National Chairperson Davies Chama says former Copperbelt minister Mwenya Musenge should concentrate on growing his party, arguing that PF can’t die as it has faced similar challenges before. And Chama says Miles Sampa is... […]

24 Feb 2023 | Angela Muchinshi

Theft of medical equipment at ZAMMSA was an inside job – Masebo

HEALTH Minister Sylvia Masebo has revealed that the reported theft of medical equipment at ZAMMSA was an inside job, saying the loss was only discovered during stock-taking. Last week, the Zambia Medicines and Medical Supplies... […]

24 Feb 2023 | Mwenya Mofya

With increased tariffs, Zesco will be able to buy more vehicles, employ people – Kapala

ENERGY Minister Peter Kapala says government is hopeful that once electricity tariffs are increased, Zesco will be able to buy more vehicles and employ people in order to quickly attend to electrical faults. And Kapala... […]

24 Feb 2023 | Philip Chisalu

Health permit law not new – Govt

MINISTRY of Local Government and Rural Development Permanent Secretary for Administration Maambo Hamaundu has clarified that no new mandatory levy has been introduced for business owners. Recently, some members of the public have expressed concern... […]

24 Feb 2023 | Philip Chisalu

Inflation rises to 9.6 %

THE annual inflation rate for the month of February 2023 has increased to 9.6 percent from the 9.4 percent recorded in January, 2023. And the Zambia Statistics Agency (ZAMSTATS) says on a monthly basis, the... […]

24 Feb 2023 | Ulande Nkomesha

Laura publicly declares her assets, challenges public officers to follow suit

HUMAN Rights Commissioner Laura Miti has made a personal declaration of assets to the public as a way of setting an example of what public officials must do upon assuming office. Miti’s declarations include her... […]

24 Feb 2023 | Taonga Tembo

N’cwala gets 614,340 condom shields

THE National HIV/AIDS/STI/TB Council (NAC) says about 614,340 condoms have so far been mobilised for the N’cwala traditional ceremony slated for this weekend. And Inspector General of Police Lemmy Kajoba has assured that enough police... […]