Archive: 22 November 2023

22 Nov 2023 | Philip Chisalu

I sympathise with Musokotwane, Kalyalya on Zambia’s debt – Mvunga

FORMER Bank of Zambia Governor Christopher Mvunga says he sympathises with his successor Denny Kalyalya and Finance Minister Situmbeko Musokotwane on the situation government finds itself in regarding the deal with bondholders. And Mvunga has... […]

22 Nov 2023 | Ulande Nkomesha

Supporters riot after police seize 156 bags of fertiliser from UPND cadre’s residence

A SUSPECTED UPND member is on the run after allegedly stealing 156x50Kg bags of D Compound and Urea fertiliser. But UPND Northern Province Provincial Chairperson Victor Sinkala has distanced the party from the fracas, asking... […]

22 Nov 2023 | Mwenya Mofya

Calls shouldn’t be about HH declaring assets but amending the law – Govt

CHIEF Government Spokesperson Cornelius Mweetwa says although President Hakainde Hichilema has no problem declaring his assets, there is need to amend the law so that even future Presidents are compelled to do so. Mweetwa says... […]

22 Nov 2023 | Angela Muchinshi

Those with money to bribe should use it to get good lawyers – DPP

DIRECTOR of Public Prosecutions Gilbert Phiri says he has never collected or solicited a bribe in his profession and doesn’t intend to do so. And Phiri says he makes independent decisions and no one can... […]

22 Nov 2023 | Taonga Tembo

Court joins 3 PF presidential aspirants to Nakacinda’s suit against Miles

LUSAKA High Court Judge Situmbeko Chocho has joined Brian Mundubile, Mutotwe Kafwaya and Greyford Monde as parties to the matter in which PF faction Secretary General Raphael Nakacinda sued Miles Sampa over the October 24,... […]

22 Nov 2023 | Mwiche Nalwimba

Govt will water down the issue of Nalumango being sidelined – Mundubile

FORMER Leader of Opposition in Parliament Brian Mundubile says government will try to water down the issue of Vice-President Mutale Nalumango being sidelined. And Mundubile says Vice-President Nalumango should also be seen representing President Hichilema... […]

22 Nov 2023 | Mwenya Mofya

PAC hears why 7 damaged fire trucks haven’t been fixed in 3 years

THE Ministry of Local Government and Rural Development says government was compelled to terminate 197 contracts for the rehabilitation of feeder roads because there was an over commitment in excess of K12 billion. And the... […]

22 Nov 2023 | Angela Muchinshi

It’s absurd that no law compels President to declare assets – Musa

THE President’s office is not immune to corruption, therefore, it is absurd that we don’t have laws that compel a Head of State to declare his assets, says ACC board chairman Musa Mwenye. And Mwenye... […]

22 Nov 2023 | Mwenya Mofya

HH moves to curb govt rigidities

PRESIDENT Hakainde Hichilema says he has asked his ministers to set up a Ministerial Delivery Unit so that government can deliver services on time and in a coordinated manner. Speaking at the Zambia-Italy Business Forum... […]

22 Nov 2023 | Taonga Tembo

Chimwemwe man in court for insulting HH

A 24-YEAR-OLD Kitwe man has pleaded not guilty to using insulting language against President Hakainde Hichilema. Fletcher Mwansa, a security guard from Chimwemwe, is on dates unknown but between October 12, 2023 and October 17,... […]