Archive: 13 July 2023

13 Jul 2023 | Prof. Christopher Simoonga and Dr. Martin Mushumba

Developing a responsive healthcare system – The Zambian Dream

A proper health system is critically important for Zambia for several reasons. It is needed to improve health outcomes, drive economic development, alleviate poverty, control diseases, promote health equity, and enhance emergency preparedness. A robust […]

13 Jul 2023 | Esther Chisola

Mushipe not entitled to any reliefs sought, AG tells court

ATTORNEY General Mulilo Kabesha has submitted to the Lusaka High Court that police acted in good faith when they arrested Lusaka lawyer Martha Mushipe for the offence of seditious practices following a report of criminal... […]

13 Jul 2023 | Angela Muchinshi

We need to include both entry and exit declaration of assets in the law – Lifuka

GOVERNANCE Activist Rueben Lifuka says there is need to amend the Parliamentary and Ministerial Code of Conduct to include both entry and exit declarations of assets, incomes, and liabilities. In an interview, Wednesday, Lifuka said... […]

13 Jul 2023 | Muzamba Siandizya

We won’t use force when removing street vendors, assures Nkombo

LOCAL Government and Rural Development Minister Gary Nkombo says the removal of street vendors will be done systematically to get the traders back into markets, assuring that it’s not something that will be done using... […]

13 Jul 2023 | Esther Chisola

EFF leader, others deny unlawful assembly charge

ECONOMIC Freedom Fighters (EFF) leader Kasonde Mwenda has pleaded not guilty to two counts of unlawful assembly and escaping from lawful custody. Mwenda’s co-accused have equally pleaded not guilty to the charge of unlawful assembly.... […]

13 Jul 2023 | Nakaonga Nakaonga

UPND should set an example by suspending officials arrested over Sugilite – TIZ

TI-Z Chapter president Sampa Kalungu says the UPND leadership should suspend all its officials allegedly involved in the Sugilite scandal to allow investigations to run independently. And Kalungu says it’s disappointing that Cornelius Mweetwa, who... […]

13 Jul 2023 | Chamuka Shalubala

Positive performance trajectory of 2023 budget pleasing – Musokotwane

GOVERNMENT says K10.9 billion was released to finance public service delivery and developmental programmes in the June 2023 budget expenditure. According to a statement issued by the office of the Secretary to the Treasury, Wednesday,... […]

13 Jul 2023 | Angela Muchinshi

We’ll construct high standard roads in our time – Milupi

INFRASTRUCTURE and Urban Development Minister Charles Milupi says the roads and bridges that will be constructed under the new dawn government will be of high standard. Milupi was responding to a question in the National... […]

13 Jul 2023 | Godfrey Dube

Madison, Good Times Steel sponsor Inter-Company Relay

MADISON Financial Services has partnered with Good Times Steel (GTS) to pump in a K500,000 cash sponsorship for this year’s Zambia Athletics Inter-Company Relay (ICR) which has attracted over 80 companies. The 23rd edition of... […]

13 Jul 2023 | Godfrey Dube

Injury rules Nali out of World Cup

SHEPOLOPOLO goalkeeper Hazel Nali has been knocked out of the World Cup journey due to an injury. According to a statement issued by FAZ communications manager Sydney Mugala, Nali sustained an injury on her left... […]