- AG uncovers irregularities in petroleum procurement amounting to over $1bn, K400mTHE Auditor General’s Special Report has highlighted financial irregularities amounting to K483,274,318 and US$1,396,111,768 in the procurement of petroleum products for the period 1st January 2019 to 31st December, 2022. And according to the report, four companies were overpaid by $36,373,827, suggesting a potential motive of deliberate fraud. According to a statement issued by Head of Public Relations Ellen Chikale, Thursday, the audit findings also indicated that there was failure to pay suppliers of petroleum products in amounts totalling US$898,440,122. “The Acting Auditor General, Dr. Ron Mwambwa has issued the Special Audit Report on Procurement of Petroleum Products for the.......
- A Good Friday for a Christian NationAs we observe Good Friday, a day of profound significance in the Christian calendar, we are reminded not only of the sacrifice of Jesus Christ but also of the timeless lessons embedded in this sacred day. Good Friday offers an opportunity for introspection, reflection, and renewal, not only for individuals but also for our political leaders. At the heart of Good Friday lies the story of sacrifice and redemption, embodied in the crucifixion of Jesus Christ. His willingness to endure suffering and death for the sake of humanity serves as a powerful example of selflessness and love. In a world.......
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- Immigration Dept removes 118 illegal immigrantsTHE Department of Immigration has removed 118 illegal immigrants from the country during the mass removal exercise conducted on March 27, 2024. In a statement, Friday, Public Relations Officer Namati Nshinka said the immigrants were removed after serving sentences for various immigration offences, while some had yet to appear before court but the exercise was undertaken to decongest the Correctional Facilities. He stated that those removed during the exercise were 90 Burundians, 25 Tanzanians, two Rwandese, and one Ugandan. “The…….
- Copper production has declined due to policy inconsistencies – PwCPRICEWATER Coopers (PwC) Country Senior Partner, Andrew Chibuye, says according to his firm’s tabulations, the country had 33 changes in the mining tax policy between 2008 and 2021/2022. Speaking on Diamond TV’s “This Day” programme Chibuye said Zambia’s copper production had declined or stagnated due to inconsistencies in the mining tax policy. When asked how the anticipated increase in copper production would impact the economy, Chibuye said there was need to interrogate why the mining sector had not grown. “Zambia…….
- Magistrate commits murder accused juvenile to High CourtTHE Lusaka Magistrates’ Court has committed a 16-year-old boy accused of murder to the Lusaka High Court – Children’s Court for trial. Magistrate Anna Holland has told the juvenile’s lawyer to apply for bail in the Lusaka High Court. In this matter, a grade 10 pupil is facing one count of murder Contrary to section 200 of the Penal Code Chapter 87 of the Laws of Zambia. It is alleged that the juvenile, on December 31, 2023, in Lusaka, did…….
- 9 Copper Queens pass out from ZAF trainingNINE Copper Queens players have passed out from the Zambia Air Force (ZAF) training. The nine, who feature for Zambia Women’s Super League side Red Arrows, are expected to transition back into football after being away for more than six months as they underwent military training. Margret Belemu, Ochumba Oseke Lubanji, Hellen Mubanga, Elizabeth Nachivula, Aliness Kasoma, Milika Limwanya, Mary Mambwe, Mary Wilombe and Mary Mulenga should all be available for selection when the Copper Queens take on their next…….
- Mining in Protected Areas in Zambia: A Call for Sustainable Practices – Part IFor more than a hundred years, mining, especially copper mining, has been a cornerstone of Zambia’s economy. The sector accounts for more than 70 percent of the nation’s export earnings and approximately 17.5 percent of its Gross Domestic Product, as reported by the Ministry of Finance and National Planning. Despite the economic benefits, the impact of mining on the environment and local communities, especially within protected areas, remains a pressing concern that demand immediate attention. This week’s piece delves into....