Archive: 20 March 2023

20 Mar 2023 | Esther Chisola

Chulu had no authority to extend Sikazwe’s contract, govt tells court

DEPUTY Secretary to Cabinet in charge of administration Dr Oliver Kalabo has told the Constitutional Court that former ECZ chairperson Esau Chulu had no authority to communicate the conditions of service to his former vice... […]

20 Mar 2023 | Mwenya Mofya

We won’t hesitate to give land to Kenyans if they apply – Govt

AGRICULTURE Minister Mtolo Phiri says government will not hesitate to give land to Kenyans if they apply for it but they will have to work with locals. And Phiri says government single-sourced Nitrogen Chemicals of... […]

20 Mar 2023 | Ulande Nkomesha

AG’s arrest suspicious – KBF

ZAMBIA Must Prosper president Kelvin Bwalya Fube says Auditor General Dr Dick Sichembe’s arrest is suspicious. And Fube says corruption in UPND is worse than in the 10 years of PF. On Friday the Anti-Corruption... […]

20 Mar 2023 | Chamuka Shalubala

Toll fees will rise by over 6% annually to pay back Lsk-Ndola road loan – Musokotwane

FINANCE and National Planning Minister Dr Situmbeko Musokotwane says toll fees will rise by slightly over six percent annually to cover for inflation as the Lusaka-Ndola dual carriageway loan is being paid back. In an... […]

20 Mar 2023 | Ulande Nkomesha

Zesco borrowed $108m to deal with connection backlog – Kapala

ENERGY Minister Peter Kapala says Zesco reduced its backlog of connections to 9,000 from 67,000 as at March 7, 2023. Issuing a Ministerial Statement in the National Assembly, Friday, Kapala said Zesco had to borrow... […]

20 Mar 2023 | Esther Chisola

Delivery Unit raises eyebrows, as citizens question its relevance

VARIOUS citizens have taken to social media to question the relevance of the newly established Presidential Delivery Unit, with some wondering how it will help improve the economic challenges. And former PF secretary general Davies... […]

20 Mar 2023 | Ulande Nkomesha

Those saying we’ve failed should prove it in 2026 – VEEP

VICE-President Mutale Nalumango says the people claiming that the UPND has failed to govern should prove it in 2026. And Vice-President Nalumango says the ruling party will internally deal with Mwense UPND Council Chairperson Stephen... […]

20 Mar 2023 | Chamuka Shalubala

We considered new ZNBC DG’s competence, not political background – Board

ZNBC Board Chairperson Jack Kalala says the board did not look at Berry Lwando’s political background when appointing him as Director General as their area of focus was his qualifications and competence. But Kalala says... […]

20 Mar 2023 | Ulande Nkomesha

Chitimukulu begs Bembas to attend Ukesefya Pan’gwena

PARAMOUNT Chief Chitimukulu of the Bemba speaking people has begged Bembas across the country to attend the Ukesefya Pan’gwena Ceremony. In a brief address, Chitimukulu asked all Bembas to come and celebrate his 10 years... […]

20 Mar 2023 | Chamuka Shalubala and Roland Kalangu

We need to impeach second D/Speaker – Munir

LUMEZI Independent member of parliament Munir Zulu has challenged Leader of the Opposition Brian Mundubile to move a motion in the National Assembly to impeach Second Deputy Speaker Moses Moyo. As Minister of Water Development... […]