- We urgently need K23.5bn to mitigate drought effects – HHPRESIDENT Hakainde Hichilema has appealed to the international community, private sector, the church, and civil society organisations to provide financial and material support to help mitigate the devastating drought effects. The Head of State says to effectively implement immediate life-saving and life-sustaining humanitarian and recovery needs, a total of K23.5 billion, translating to US$940.6 million is urgently required. He says out of this amount, K1.3 billion, equivalent to US$51.2 million is available, leaving a financing gap of K22.2 billion, equivalent to US$889.4 million. In a brief national address televised yesterday, the President indicated that K12.6 billion was required for immediate.......
- Things were not any better under Lungu, PF…continued It is sad that the Lungu-led political grouping wants to paint a gloomy picture of everything that their successors are doing. Even with the recently secured debt restructuring deal, some were rubbishing it as meaningless, while others were claiming that they, too, were going to secure it if they had been left to continue running the government. One wonders how exactly the PF was going to achieve that when Mr Lungu had chased away the International Monetary Fund’s representative from this country? Have they forgotten about this? So which international partners were going to help them achieve this? Which.......
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- ACC commissioner resignsACC commissioner, Dr Henry Mbushi has resigned from his position. Dr Mbushi was sued last year for allegedly squandering a client’s money in a matter in which Job Mabuti had been awarded K2 million as false imprisonment damages, paid to HBM advocates, a firm managed by the said ACC commissioner. In his resignation letter addressed to President Hakainde Hichilema dated April 15, 2024, Dr Mbushi said the reason for his resignation was personal. He expressed gratitude to the President for…….
- Let’s move away from text book economics, EAZ president tips economistsECONOMICS Association of Zambia (EAZ) president Osward Mungule has urged his colleagues to move away from text book economics but use it as a basis as they do things that benefit the country. Dr Mungule says the new EAZ board seeks to correct negative public perception that the association is highly politicised, and he has vowed to ensure EAZ’s independence during his tenure. Speaking during a media breakfast yesterday, Dr Mungule said economics should be straightforward where economists did not…….
- Kapata explains how she bought 3 hectares in Forest 27 at K25,000Nchito SC: Are you saying madam that the Attorney General reports to Cabinet on line ministry items? It’s his job to come and report about lands to Cabinet? Are you saying that it’s the job of the Attorney General to report to Cabinet about issues in line ministries, is that your experience? Jean Kapata: My Lady, he was the chief government advisor… Nchito SC: You are answering your own question. I’ve asked you a very simple question. Are you saying…….
- Marathon will help Zambia celebrate KK’s life – SikumbaTOURISM Minister Rodney Sikumba says the Kenneth Kaunda Day Marathon set for April 28 will help Zambia celebrate the life and legacy of first Republican President Kenneth Kaunda. The Kenneth Kaunda Day Marathon is an event, aimed at celebrating the life and legacy of the late First Republican President Kenneth Kaunda, who passed away on June 17, 2021, at the age of 97. Speaking during the unveiling of the Marathon kit at the Mulungushi Conference Centre in Lusaka yesterday, Sikumba…….
- Why Must Citizens Participate in the National Budget Process? – Part IIIn last week’s opinion piece, we discussed the constitutional basis and importance of citizen participation in the national budget formulation process. As taxpayers and beneficiaries of public services, citizens have a responsibility to ensure that the budget reflects their needs and priorities. This also enhances transparent governance and acts as a safeguard against the misuse of public funds. Today, we extend this discussion to propose strategies for fostering meaningful and active citizen participation in the forthcoming 2025 national budget formulation.....