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21 Oct 2022 | Philip Chisalu

Masebo’s dress causing psychological noise to male MPs, laments Chilubi MP

CHILUBI PF member of parliament Mulenga Fube on Wednesday lamented that Health Minister Silvia Masebo’s bareback white dress was causing “psychological noise” to the male MPs in the House. And Chiengi independent member of parliament... […]

20 Oct 2022 | Philip Chisalu

Being President was so special to Lungu, that’s why he wanted to handover power to himself – UPND

UPND Lusaka Province Chairman Obvious Mwaliteta says former president Edgar Lungu’s statement that there is nothing special about being Republican President shows that he needs counselling as it suggests that he has not moved on... […]

19 Oct 2022 | Philip Chisalu

We’ve disbursed K1.8bn for school grants – Govt

FINANCE and National Planning Minister Dr Situmbeko Musokotwane says government has disbursed the entire allocation of K1.8 billion in the 2022 budget towards school grants, with the final disbursement being K442.2 million. And Dr Musokotwane... […]

19 Oct 2022 | Philip Chisalu

It’s sad seeing PF disintegrate, but we won’t receive corruption-tainted individuals – UPND

UPND spokesperson Cornelius Mweetwa says although PF has never been a threat since being defeated last year, there’s no joy in seeing the opposition party disband. Commenting on the removal of seven members from the... […]

19 Oct 2022 | Philip Chisalu

We’ll announce definite programme of action on Mukula trade in 2 weeks – Govt

MINISTER of Green Economy and Environment Collins Nzovu says government will announce a clear road map on Mukula trading in the next two weeks. In an interview, Monday, Nzovu said government was trying to address... […]

18 Oct 2022 | Philip Chisalu

There’s nothing special about being President – Lungu

FORMER president Edgar Lungu says there is nothing special about being President, arguing that God chooses whosoever he wants to work through. And Lungu has thanked President Hakainde Hichilema for recognising and respecting the National Day... […]

18 Oct 2022 | Philip Chisalu

Kabuswe announces reopening of Cadastre Dept

MINISTER of Mines and Minerals Development Paul Kabuswe says government has given a 90-day amnesty to illegal miners to have their operations formalised or legalised. And Kabuswe has revealed that talks around unlocking Mopani and... […]

17 Oct 2022 | Philip Chisalu

It’s illegal report suspicious transactions to any other agency apart from FIC, Tembo tells reporting entities

FINANCIAL Intelligence Centre (FIC) acting director general Liya Tembo says reporting entities are only obliged to submit suspicious transaction reports to the centre, and not any other agency as doing so would be illegal. And... […]

17 Oct 2022 | Philip Chisalu

Zanaco aims to boost Micro Small and Medium Scale Enterprises with $50m facility

ZANACO Bank has signed a $50 million facility with the British International Investment aimed at boosting the growth of Micro Small and Medium Scale Enterprises (MSMEs) in the country. ZANACO Chief Executive Officer Mukwandi Chibesakunda... […]

17 Oct 2022 | Philip Chisalu

Don’t just report suspicious transactions to FIC but directly to LEAs, ACC tells banks

THE Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) has urged banks and all financial institutions to directly report suspicious financial transactions to law enforcement agencies as well and not just to the Financial Intelligence Centre. And FIC says it... […]