Archive: 31 October 2023

31 Oct 2023 | Philip Chisalu

People smuggle even things that are duty free due to information gap, notes ZRA

ZAMBIA Revenue Authority Commissioner General Dingani Banda says the authority is investing heavily in tax education in order to narrow the information gap on tax policies. Speaking during a panel discussion at UNZA, Thursday, Banda noted... […]

31 Oct 2023 | Nakaonga Nakaonga

Let’s change the traditional way of auditing by embracing information systems – Govt

SECRETARY to the Treasury Felix Nkulukusa says there is need for auditors to move away from the traditional way of auditing by doing it in an automated environment. And Acting Auditor General Ron Mwambwa says... […]

31 Oct 2023 | Taonga Tembo

Court adjourns Esther’s theft of motor vehicle case to Nov 27 for trial

THE Lusaka Magistrates’ Court has adjourned the case in which former First Lady Esther Lungu is charged with theft of motor vehicle and possession of $400,000 suspected to be proceeds of crime to November 27... […]

31 Oct 2023 | Philip Chisalu

ZPPA to probe fuel procurement saga, as TI-Z calls for Kapala’s suspension

THE Zambia Public Procurement Authority (ZPPA) says it will look into reports that Energy Minister Peter Kapala cancelled a contract for the importation of cheaper fuel by Devon Oil Zambia Limited, before giving preference to... […]

31 Oct 2023 | Muzamba Siandizya

It’s our job to weaken PF but they’re helping us do that – UPND

UPND chairperson for elections Gary Nkombo says it’s the ruling party’s duty to weaken PF, but argues that the opposition party has been doing that to itself lately due to internal fights. On Saturday, former... […]

31 Oct 2023 | Philip Chisalu

Kansanshi contributed 82% of what ZCCM-IH received as dividends last 15 yrs – PwC

A Pricewater Coopers (PwC) Mining Industry Review Report has revealed that in the last 15 years, ZCCM-IH received K8 billion as dividends from its mining shareholders, of which K6.6 billion was from Kansanshi Mine PLC.... […]

31 Oct 2023 | Taonga Tembo

Court gives Munir 30 days to bring in Kaizer

THE Lusaka Magistrates’ Court has granted Lumezi Independent member of parliament Munir Zulu 30 days within which to present Kaizer Zulu before court in a matter in which he is charged with one count of... […]

31 Oct 2023 | Angela Muchinshi

Kapalu should carry on FIC’s legacy of exposing illicit financial transactions – TI-Z

THE Transparency International Zambia (TI-Z) has welcomed the appointment of a new FIC Director General, saying the absence of a substantive office bearer at such an institution was rendering a disservice to the anti-corruption agenda.... […]

31 Oct 2023 | Nakaonga Nakaonga

Govt explains measures it’s undertaking to curb Anthrax spread

FISHERIES and Livestock Minister Makozo Chikote says a ban on the movement of livestock and livestock products has been enforced in all districts which have reported an Anthrax outbreak. And Chikote has disclosed that the […]

31 Oct 2023 | Muzamba Siandizya

Police nab 8 “unruly” PF cadres

POLICE in Lusaka have apprehended and detained eight Patriotic Front Party cadres for the offence of conduct likely to cause a breach of the peace. And PF Secretary General Raphael Nakacinda says former president Edgar... […]