TRANSPARENCY International Zambia (TI-Z) says it is confident that the Anti-Corruption Commission will dismiss UPND deputy secretary general Gertrude Imenda's suggestion that corruption has to be fought systematically, with old cases being dealt with first. And TI-Z has asked UPND not to abandon the promises they made to Zambians about their commitment to fighting corruption...

SENIOR Chief Kalindawalo M'ndikula of the Nsenga people in Eastern Province has applauded the new dawn government for fulfilling its promise of recruiting 30,000 teachers countrywide. In a statement, Monday, Chief Kalindawalo welcomed the newly recruited teachers in the Nsenga-land, asking them to feel at home as they embark on their journey. “Senior Chief Kalindawalo...

ACTIONAID Zambia country director Nalucha Ziba has expressed concern over UPND deputy secretary general Gertrude Imenda's statement on the corruption fight, arguing that it seems to deter law enforcement agencies from investigating cases in the new dawn administration. Commenting on Imenda's recent remarks that corruption has to be fought systematically, with old cases being dealt...

NATIONAL Action for Quality Education in Zambia (NAQEZ) executive director Aaron Chansa says newly-recruited teachers should not ask for transfers after six months but stay in the rural areas and work. In an interview, Chansa said government should put in place strict measures to prevent an exodus of teachers from rural areas. “The process was...

FORMER PF secretary general Davies Mwila says UPND knows that former president Edgar Lungu didn't steal anything, no wonder they can't push to remove his immunity despite being challenged do so. And Mwila says it's in fact Lungu who has been kind to the UPND because he handed over power peacefully despite the whole crowd...

MINISTER of Finance and National Planning Dr Situmbeko Musokotwane has disputed reports that he declared K320 million in the bank, saying it was a creation of social media. An article has been circulating on social media to the effect that the Finance Minister declared K320 million in the bank and over K116 million assets. "Finance...

PRESIDENTIAL Spokesperson Anthony Bwalya says President Hakainde Hichilema will not be distracted by unnecessary comments from the opposition who intend to cover up for their lack of ideas and leadership. Last Thursday, President Hichilema honoured and conferred the Order of the Eagle of Zambia, 1st Division, on three former African Heads of State for their...

THE Anti-Corruption Commission says the Lusaka High Court has dismissed an application by Ndozo Lodge in which it was seeking permission to commence judicial review against a Restriction Notice issued on its Bank Accounts. In a statement, Friday, ACC spokesperson Queen Chibwe said the court ruled that the mode of commencement of the application against...

HEALTH Minister Sylvia Masebo has revealed that 10 out of the 1,206 delegates who have so far been screened for COVID-19 have tested positive. In a statement, Friday, Masebo said the screening of the delegation had continued at Kenneth Kaunda International Conference Centre and Airport as well as Hotels. "Allow me to update you over...

UPND deputy secretary general Gertrude Imenda says corruption has to be fought systematically, with old cases being dealt with first before moving to new ones. And Imenda says former president Edgar Lungu should stay away from active politics because he is receiving benefits from the state. In an interview, Imenda urged the Anti-Corruption Commission to...