EMERITUS archbishop Telesphore Mpundu says a continued failure by government to address the high cost of living might result in people rioting for food as it was during the Kenneth Kaunda era. The cost of living for a family of five in Lusaka increased by K230.75, according to JCTR’s Basic Needs and Nutrition Basket (BNNB)...

CITIZENS First president Harry Kalaba has wondered whether the new dawn government has empowered youths with capital following the President's advice that they shift from being job seekers to job creators. During the Youth Day Celebrations in Kitwe, Sunday, President Hakainde Hichilema called on youths to embrace the spirit of hard work, urging them to...

FORMER PF secretary general Davies Mwila has insisted that party members should go for loyalty, integrity, and commitment when electing the next leader. Mwila argues that the so-called MMD "hijackers" have shown more commitment to the party than individuals bragging about being founder members. In an interview, Mwila insisted that individuals who left the party...

ZAMBIA Medical Association (ZMA) president Crispin Moyo says government should ensure that the newly appointed Ministry of Health Permanent Secretary is given the latitude to do his work without undue influence. On Friday last week, President Hakainde Hichilema swore in the new Ministry of Health Permanent Secretary Dr George Sinyangwe, and urged him to help...

UPND Alliance member Nason Msoni has described the Lusaka-Ndola dual carriageway project as the ‘dirtiest’ deal in road construction in Southern Africa. And former commerce minister Bob Sichinga has warned UPND not to go ahead with the deal, saying a time will come for them to pay if they do so. Meanwhile, Zambia Must Prosper...

THE Ministry of Livestock and Fisheries has warned of the likelihood of an outbreak of tick-borne diseases in cattle this year due to heavy rains. And the ministry says parts of Chipangali District are already experiencing tick-borne diseases. In an interview, Thursday, the Acting Director for Veterinary Services Dr Geoffrey Muuka said government was already...

COPPERBELT Police Commissioner Peacewell Mweemba says police have not yet arrested any suspect following the clash between PF and UPND youths in Kitwe which resulted in several people being injured and properties being damaged. And Mweemba says police provided adequate security to all citizens during the youth day celebrations in Kitwe. Meanwhile, Socialist Party president...

SOCIALIST Party National Youth Chairperson Kelvin Kaunda has challenged the new dawn government to explain its vision to the people. During the National Youth Indaba, Friday, President Hakainde Hichilema said sometimes it took longer to see things with one’s eyes because there was a visionary phase first. But in an interview, Sunday, Kaunda said Zambians...

TECHNOLOGY and Science Ministry Permanent Secretary Dr Brilliant Habeenzu says youths should tap into CDF bursary. In an interview, Monday, Dr Habeenzu said government has taken a keen interest in the development of skills amongst youths. “The new dawn administration, the UPND government led by His Excellency Mr Hakainde Hichilema, has taken a keen interest...

THE Oil Marketing Companies Association of Zambia (OMCAZ) says it hopes that government will look at re-adjusting fuel prices downwards once the TAZAMA pipeline is fully operational. Energy Minister Peter Kapala disclosed in an interview that the conversion of the TAZAMA pipeline will be completed in about a week’s time. Kapala said in eight days...