Archive: 21 March 2023

21 Mar 2023 | Philip Chisalu

Treasury bills oversubscription a clear show of confidence in govt – Nkhoma

ECONOMIST Noel Nkhoma says the oversubscription to the Bank of Zambia treasury bills in the recent auction is a clear statement of confidence in the government and its monetary and fiscal policies. According to the... […]

21 Mar 2023 | Ulande Nkomesha

We’ll remain in perpetual poverty if entrepreneurs aren’t supported – Chipimo

FORMER NAREP president Elias Chipimo has urged government to ensure that entrepreneurs have affordable capital and credit to enable them achieve higher levels of output. In an interview, Chipimo said the country would remain in... […]

21 Mar 2023 | Chamuka Shalubala

PF doesn’t have numbers to impeach Moyo – Chief Whip

GOVERNMENT Chief Whip Stafford Mulusa says opposition members of parliament don’t have the required numbers in the National Assembly to impeach second Deputy Speaker Moses Moyo. On Friday, Lumezi Independent member of parliament Munir Zulu... […]

21 Mar 2023 | Ulande Nkomesha

It’ll be erroneous for AG to insist on staying in office – Lifuka

GOVERNANCE Activist Rueben Lifuka says it will be presumptuous to imagine that Auditor General Dr Dick Sichembe once engaged in criminal activities and will still continue to run his office. And Lifuka has noted that... […]

21 Mar 2023 | Chamuka Shalubala

Govt completes conversion of TAZAMA pipeline

ENERGY Minister Peter Kapala has invited Oil Marketing Companies to use the TAZAMA pipeline to transport their low Sulphur diesel following the completion of the conversion process. And TAZAMA Managing Director Davison Thawethe says the... […]

21 Mar 2023 | Esther Chisola

Chimese opts to remain silent, as Chita Lodge owner denies any illegal dealings

CHITA Lodge Limited Director James Chungu has told the Lusaka Magistrates’ Court that he built his Ibex Hill property using loans and sales from his business. Chungu has further denied concealing any property with former... […]

21 Mar 2023 | Roland Kalangu

“Cut my manhood if HH wins” was a false story on Antonio, admits New Vision

NEW Vision Limited has issued a public apology to PF Media Director Antonio Mwanza over an article in which it quoted him as saying “Cut my manhood if HH wins the 2021 elections”. The newspaper... […]

21 Mar 2023 | Ulande Nkomesha

EIZ asks govt to establish Engineering General’s office

THE Engineering Institute of Zambia (EIZ) has called on government to consider establishing an Engineering General’s Office. And Energy Minister Peter Kapala has asked EIZ to ensure experts are engaged to monitor works on the... […]

21 Mar 2023 | Timothy Kaumba

NFCA miners reject K400 salary increment offer

UNIONISED Miners at Non-Ferrous Company Africa Mining (NFCA) in Chambishi have rejected a K400 salary increment offer. Meanwhile, Mopani Copper Mines has offered its unionized employees an eight percent salary increment in addition to a... […]

21 Mar 2023 | Ulande Nkomesha

WHO places Zambia among 55 countries which might fail to meet SDG on universal health coverage by 2030

THE World Health Organisation (WHO) has placed Zambia among 55 other countries which are vulnerable for availability of health workers required to achieve the UN Sustainable Development Goal target for universal health coverage by 2030.... […]