Archive: 15 March 2023

15 Mar 2023 | Philip Chisalu

Preference for local suppliers doesn’t mean interference in tender procedures – Govt

COMMERCE, Trade and Industry Minister Chipoka Mulenga says it is unfair to argue that President Hakainde Hichilema’s guidance that the 2023/2024 fertiliser supply tender must be redone amounts to interference. A fortnight ago, President Hakainde... […]

15 Mar 2023 | Mwenya Mofya

Govt charges acting religious affairs PS over questionable staffing

OFFICE of the Vice-President Permanent Secretary Lillian Kapusana says ministry of national guidance and religious affairs in dissolution acting Permanent Secretary has been charged for failure to provide supporting documents for 67 employees who were... […]

15 Mar 2023 | Mwenya Mofya

ZNBC Board unveils Berry Lwando as new DG

THE ZNBC Board has appointed Berry Lwando as the Director General of the national broadcaster, effective March 15, 2023. Announcing the decision, Tuesday, ZNBC Board Chairperson Jack Kalala said Lwando had a wealth of broadcasting... […]

15 Mar 2023 | Ndanji Nyirenda, Mwenya Mofya and Madalitso Banda

Lungu, HH toxic for Zambia, says KBF, as PF reacts to “kutumpa” remarks

ZAMBIA Must Prosper leader Kelvin Fube Bwalya says President Hakainde Hichilema and his predecessor, Edgar Lungu, are toxic for Zambia. And former national guidance and religious affairs minister Godfridah Sumaili says it is disappointing that... […]

15 Mar 2023 | Timothy Kalumba

C/belt police nab Mpongwe man for theft by servant

COPPERBELT Police have detained Dickson Sankalimba for theft by servant in Mpongwe involving a stitching machine and 21 empty sacks all valued at K22,563. In a statement, Copperbelt Police Commissioner Peacewell Mweemba said it was... […]

15 Mar 2023 | Ulande Nkomesha

PF instigated violence in Kitwe- Mwiimbu

HOME Affairs and Internal Security Minister Jack Mwiimbu says the political violence recorded in Kitwe during the Youth Day celebrations between UPND and PF youths was instigated by the former ruling party members. During the... […]

15 Mar 2023 | Philip Chisalu

Govt has been talking to other investors while KCM issue is in court – Kang’ombe

KAMFINSA PF member of parliament Christopher Kang’ombe has accused the government of not being sincere about what it intends to do with Konkola Copper Mines. In an interview, Friday, Kang’ombe expressed worry that on one... […]

15 Mar 2023 | Chamuka Shalubala

Courts aren’t for political persecution, vengeance – CJ

CHIEF Justice Mumba Malila says the Economic and Financial Crimes Courts are not intended, under any circumstances, to be used as an avenue for political persecution or vengeance. And Chief Justice Malila has emphasised the... […]

15 Mar 2023 | Zondiwe Mbewe

Sishuwa to join South Africa’s Stellenbosch University

OUTGOING University of Zambia lecturer Sishuwa Sishuwa is set to join the second top-ranked university in Africa, Stellenbosch. This is according to a statement published on Twitter and Facebook by the South African university. “We... […]

15 Mar 2023 | Chamuka Shalubala

It’s utter ignorance to ask why NAPSA will lend money to a foreign entity – Musokotwane

FINANCE and National Planning Minister Dr Situmbeko Musokotwane says having NAPSA lend out money to a foreign company is good for the economy. In an interview, Tuesday, Dr Musokotwane said it was utter ignorance for... […]