Archive: 25 September 2023

25 Sep 2023 | Zondiwe Mbewe

HH fires Kasanda, appoints Mweetwa to take over

PRESIDENT Hakainde Hichilema has terminated Chushi Kasanda’s appointment as Information and Media Minister, replacing her with UPND spokesperson and Southern Province Minister Cornelius Mweetwa. The President has also removed Dr Anna Songolo from the office... […]

25 Sep 2023 | Nakaonga Nakaonga

Council declines to explain law which bans strip clubs

THE Lusaka City Council says it has not received any application from any business entity or any individual with regards to opening a strip club. LCC has, however, refused to disclose any laws which bar... […]

25 Sep 2023 | Taonga Tembo

We have cheapest mealie meal in the region – Gary

LOCAL Government and Rural Development Minister Gary Nkombo says government acknowledges that mealie meal is expensive in the country, but the prices are actually the cheapest in the region. Debating the Presidential speech in the... […]

25 Sep 2023 | Nakaonga Nakaonga

Actualisation of investment pledges from China trip will be immediate – Jito

PRESIDENT Hakainde Hichilema’s Finance and Investments advisor Jito Kayumba says the Head of State’s recent visit to China will start bearing fruits immediately. In an interview, Kayumba said a team from one of the largest... […]

25 Sep 2023 | Ulande Nkomesha

We need to know whether Lungu is back in politics – Nalumango

VICE-President Mutale Nalumango says Zambians deserve to know whether former president Edgar Lungu is back in active politics. And Vice-President Nalumango says the monthly fuel price reviews are not meant to punish anyone. Responding to... […]

25 Sep 2023 | Solomon Mwampikita

Understanding the Africa Climate Summit and its implications for Zambia

The inaugural Africa Climate Summit held in Nairobi, Kenya from 4th to 6th September 2023, was a significant event that brought together African leaders, policymakers, civil society organizations, the private sector, and youth to discuss […]

25 Sep 2023 | Nakaonga Nakaonga

Zambia still grappling with high TB burden – Masebo

HEALTH minister Sylvia Masebo says Zambia has attained TB treatment coverage of over 80 per cent and also reduced TB incidence by more than 20 per cent. Masebo, however, says the country still grapples with... […]

25 Sep 2023 | Philip Chisalu

We’ll do our best to help Zambia resolve debt – Chinese Envoy

CHINESE Ambassador to Zambia Du Xiaohui says his country will do its best to help Zambia resolve its debt. And Ambassador Du says the impact of President Hakainde Hichilema’s visit to China will be gradually... […]

25 Sep 2023 | Esther Chisola

We know where Kaizer is, Munir tells court

LUMEZI independent member of parliament Munir Zulu has told the Lusaka Magistrates’ Court that the country where Kaizer Zulu is hiding is now known, and that progress is being made to ensure that he is... […]

25 Sep 2023 | Mwenya Mofya

Dwindling number of female parliamentarians shameful – Munalula

WOMEN’S rights activist Professor Margaret Munalula says it is shameful that the number of women parliamentarians has continued to dwindle over the years. Speaking on the sidelines of the commemoration of the 50th anniversary of... […]