Archive: 19 October 2023

19 Oct 2023 | Angela Muchinshi

Cheap mealie will affect us, lament grain traders

THE Grain Traders Association of Zambia says the move by government to offload cheap mealie meal on the market through the Zambia National Service poses a threat to their members. In an interview, Tuesday, Association... […]

19 Oct 2023 | Ulande Nkomesha

Theft of medical supplies by MOH employees saddens ZAMMSA

THE Zambia Medicines and Medical Supplies Agency (ZAMMSA) says it is saddened by the recent theft case involving two health personnel in Lusaka who were arrested for stealing medical supplies. On Tuesday, police in Lusaka... […]

19 Oct 2023 | Chamuka Shalubala

It’s my mother who hired CDF tractor – Kankoyo MP

KANKOYO UPND Member of Parliament Heartson Mabeta has questioned whether lawmakers are not allowed to benefit from Constituency Development Fund (CDF) programmes. The lawmaker, who has been accused of diverting a CDF-procured tractor to his... […]

19 Oct 2023 | Ulande Nkomesha

We’ve never harassed Lungu since he left office, insists govt

ACTING Chief Government Spokesperson Makozo Chikote has insisted that government has not harassed former president Edgar Lungu in any way since he left office. And Chikote has announced that President Hakainde Hichilema has signed SI... […]

19 Oct 2023 | Mwiche Nalwimba

The short-term initiatives for cheaper mealie meal will only benefit a few – PF

PF presidential aspirant Brian Mundubile says government’s initiative to distribute cheaper ZNS mealie meal will only benefit a few citizens as it won’t be possible to reach the remotest parts of the country. The Zambia... […]

19 Oct 2023 | Muzamba Siandizya

One dies of suspected cholera in Lusaka

HEALTH Minister Sylvia Masebo has revealed that her ministry has recorded a confirmed case of cholera in Lusaka’s Kanyama township, while another person is reported to have died of suspected cholera. Addressing the media on... […]

19 Oct 2023 | Mwenya Mofya

Current problems would’ve existed even if we were still in power – PF MP

CHAMA South PF MP Davison Mung’andu says the current economic challenges in certain sectors would have existed even if the Patriotic Front was still in power. And Mung’andu says people should be objective as they... […]

19 Oct 2023 | Timothy Kaunda

2-yr-old drowns in a 20-litre water bucket

A 2-YEAR-OLD girl of Mwemba Village in Mpongwe District has died after allegedly drowning in a 20-litre bucket of water. According to police, the incident happened on Monday when the child’s mother identified as Priscilla... […]

19 Oct 2023 | Taonga Tembo

State implores court to hear forfeiture case for Dalitso Lungu’s properties

THE State has urged the High Court’s Economic and Financial Crimes Court to dismiss an application by former president Edgar Lungu’s son, Dalitso, to set aside the DPP’s forfeiture proceedings on account of irregularities. Dalitso... […]

19 Oct 2023 | Chamuka Shalubala

I have a clear conscience, I hold no grudge – Lungu

FORMER president Edgar Lungu says he has a clear conscience and holds no grudge against anyone who may have issued abusive words against him after he left office. Lungu said this after he was prayed... […]