Archive: 14 April 2023

14 Apr 2023 | Chamuka Shalubala

We’re still tying up loose ends in Sugilite scandal – police

TRANSPARENCY International Zambia (TI-Z) Executive Director Maurice Nyambe says the silence that has ensued after arrests were made in the Sugilite scandal is worrying. But the Zambia Police Service says investigations are still ongoing in... […]

14 Apr 2023 | Philip Chisalu

China’s anti-corruption fight must be extended to its companies outside China – US Envoy

UNITED States Ambassador to Zambia Michael Gonzales says China’s anti-corruption fight must be extended to its companies outside China. And Ambassador Gonzales says the US has no problem with the intense competition between itself and... […]

14 Apr 2023 | Zondiwe Mbewe

Lake Oil group asks court to dismiss Bowman’s suit, denies ever engaging him

LAKE Oil group of companies limited has asked the Lusaka High Court to dismiss a matter in which former Lusaka Province minister Bowman Lusambo sued it, demanding payment of US$600,000, being facilitation fees for the... […]

14 Apr 2023 | Chamuka Shalubala

CEEC working in isolation, we don’t know who’s benefitted from marketeer booster loans – ZANAMACA

THE Zambia National Marketers Credit Association (ZANAMACA) has lamented that the Citizens Economic Empowerment Commission (CEEC) is working in isolation, and not engaging relevant stakeholders in the management of marketeer booster loans. In an interview,... […]

14 Apr 2023 | Nakaonga Nakaonga

HH should consider Lungu’s warning, it’s based on experience – Kavindele

FORMER vice-president Enock Kavindele has urged President Hakainde Hichilema to consider his predecessor’s warning that it’s easy for a Head of State to be misled, describing it as genuine advice. Speaking when human rights activist... […]

14 Apr 2023 | Angela Muchinshi

Mumbi resigned, she needed to apply to rejoin PF like I did – Miles

MATERO PF member of parliament Miles Sampa has wondered when Mumbi Phiri applied to rejoin the party as per their constitutional requirement, saying it’s in public domain that she retired from active politics. In an... […]

14 Apr 2023 | Godfrey Dube

We win because we understand our objectives – MUZA striker

FC MUZA striker Andrew Phiri says the team has been recording positive results because players understand the club’s targets. And Phiri says his team has what it takes to win the Absa Cup final against... […]

14 Apr 2023 | Nakaonga Nakaonga

New council should address university’s financial indebtedness – UNZA union

THE University of Zambia Professional Staff Union (UNZAPROSU) and the Copperbelt University Academics Union (CBUAU) have welcomed the appointment of councils for the two institutions, but argue that it was long overdue. Earlier this week,... […]

14 Apr 2023 | Muzamba Siandizya

We’re mobilising women to contest in next polls – NGOCC

THE Non-Governmental Gender Organisations’ Coordinating Council (NGOCC) says it has started mobilising women to contest in the next elections as a way of improving women’s participation in politics. NGOCC argues that Presidency is not for... […]

14 Apr 2023 | Godfrey Dube

We need to improve Shepolopolo’s mental strength – Kachinga

FORMER Women’s National team coach Albert Kachinga says the World Cup bound Copper Queens need to improve their mental strength and tactical abilities if they are to compete favourably. And Kachinga says he is in... […]