HH is my friend, but we have no state capture plans – Diego Casili
RENOWNED Lusaka businessman of Italian descent, Diego Casili, says he has been a close friend of President Hakainde Hichilema for many years and he has no state capture plans. And Casili who is a member of the Business Council Covid-19 Emergency Taskforce (BCCET) says the selection of private sector leaders who recently met President Hakainde Hichilema at State House was exclusive to paid-up members. Casili, the owner of East Park and Lewanika mall among other businesses has been accused of patronising the President with intent to secure government contracts. Other critics have likened his close association with State House to.......
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It’s too early for HH to be booed, but it’s a warning
ON SATURDAY last week, President Hakainde Hichilema attended a high profile religious event at Heroes Stadium in Lusaka which was graced by the visiting global leader of the Seventh Day Adventist Church. The programme went pretty well as people filled the stadium to capacity. After the programme, President Hichilema took off his jacket and decided that it was time to interact with his friends, the local residents of Mandevu and nearby townships. What greeted him however was not something he obviously anticipated. The residents who accosted his motorcade had only two words for the President: “Unga, fuel”. The chants went.......
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Mabumba backs NAQEZ’s calls for introduction of G4 exams
FORMER general education minister David Mabumba has backed calls by the National Action for Quality Education in Zambia (NAQEZ) for the introduction of a national examination at grade four level. In an interview, Monday, Mabumba argued that children must be able to meet certain standards when they are transitioning into the upper primary. “The argument (grade 4 examinations), even when I was in the ministry, it was there and there was some consensus although it was not implemented. When we…….
You don’t need connections to access empowerment – SME Minister
SMALL and Medium Enterprises Development Minister Elias Mubanga has advised individuals who may want to access empowerment packages at his ministry to simply write a proposal, saying no connections are needed. Mubanga has also advised entrepreneurs seeking funding not to limit themselves to only owning “tutembas” but to also venture into businesses such as energy production. In an interview, Mubanga said one of the challenges his ministry faced was that the public was not well informed on how the empowerment…….
Court finds Chimese, Chungu with case to answer
THE Lusaka Magistrates’ Court has found former Zambia Air Force (ZAF) commander Eric Chimese and Chita Lodge director James Chungu with a case to answer. The duo has been found with a case to answer in three of the four charges of abuse of authority of office and money laundering. Chimese has been found with a case to answer in counts one, three and four of the matter, but has been acquitted in the second count of abuse of authority……..
Kamanga urges Mwape to pick Shepolopolo players on merit
FAZ president Andrew Kamanga has called on the Shepolopolo technical bench to pick players on merit as it prepares for the FIFA Women’s World Cup set for Australia and New Zealand. Speaking in his weekly President’s Corner, Kamanga said the technical bench was guaranteed of getting the best out of players if it picked them on merit and not favours. The Copper Queens have a busy FIFA calendar that will take them to Turkey for three preparatory matches during the…….
PRESS STATEMENT DATED 1ST FEBRUARY 2023 ON THE PROPOSED AMENDMENTS TO THE CYBER SECURITY AND CYBERCRIMES ACT
PRESS STATEMENT DATED 1ST FEBRUARY 2023 ON THE PROPOSED AMENDMENTS TO THE CYBER SECURITY AND CYBERCRIMES ACT Chapter One Foundation Limited promotes and protects human rights, human rights defenders, constitutionalism, social justice, and the rule of law in Zambia, primarily through strategic litigation, advocacy, and capacity building. Our aim is to promote and protect the Constitution and the rights included in it and by so doing, free the space for Zambians to fully participate in the democratic governance of the....