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8 Jul 2022 | Philip Chisalu

JCTR calls for a pro-poor 2023 budget

THE Jesuit Centre for Theological Reflection (JCTR) has called on government to come up with a pro-poor 2023 national budget. And JCTR says even if the speed at which prices are increasing is on the... […]

7 Jul 2022 | Philip Chisalu

Kasune replaces Mulusa as member of Committee on Privileges and Absences

SPEAKER of the National Assembly Nelly Mutti has announced that deputy government Chief Whip and Keembe UPND member of parliament Princess Kasune will replace government Chief Whip Stafford Mulusa as member of the Committee on... […]

7 Jul 2022 | Philip Chisalu

Elected leaders should allow criticism to ensure accountability – USAID

USAID Administrator Samantha Power says it’s important for President Hakainde Hichilema to continue encouraging feedback through freedom of expression, wondering where accountability can come from if leaders don’t allow criticism. Asked about those who had... […]

7 Jul 2022 | Philip Chisalu

HH’s appetite to continue globe trotting for selfies is embarrassing – PF

PF information and publicity chairperson Raphael Nakacinda says President Hakainde Hichilema’s appetite to continue trotting the globe just “to take selfies with whites” is embarrassing. And Nakacinda says one of the reasons the UPND has... […]

7 Jul 2022 | Philip Chisalu

Inflation figures questionable, give us a plausible explanation – Sichinga

FORMER commerce minister Bob Sichinga has challenged the Zambia Statistics Agency and the Bank of Zambia to offer a plausible explanation regarding reduced inflation amid rising commodity prices, arguing that the figures being given are... […]

5 Jul 2022 | Philip Chisalu

Reduced inflation will encourage investment – EAZ

ECONOMICS Association of Zambia Interim National Secretary Gibson Masumbu says the reduced inflation rate is likely to create stability in the business environment, thereby encouraging investment. In an interview, Friday, Masumba said maintaining a stable... […]

4 Jul 2022 | Philip Chisalu

KK was a giant in many ways – Mbeki

FORMER South African president Thabo Mbeki has hailed first Zambian president Kenneth Kaunda for his contribution towards the liberalisation struggle of Africa, describing him as a giant in many ways. Speaking during Dr Kaunda’s memorial... […]

4 Jul 2022 | Philip Chisalu

It’s now clear debt restructuring isn’t as simple as UPND thought – Simumba

ECONOMIST Trevor Simumba says it is now clear that debt restructuring is not as simple as the UPND government initially thought. And Simumba says as UPND gets closer to clocking one year in office, he... […]

3 Jul 2022 | Philip Chisalu

The signs are on the wall, we shall fix it – Govt

CHIEF government spokesperson Chushi Kasanda says Zambia’s attainment of a single-digit inflation rate gives credence that UPND has set the country on a clear path of economic growth. And Kasanda says it’s just a matter... […]

1 Jul 2022 | Philip Chisalu

Immigration detains 52 suspected illegal immigrants

THE Department of Immigration has detained 52 suspected prohibited immigrants who were recently nabbed during a clean-up operation conducted in Kasumbalesa. Meanwhile, Department of Immigration public relations officer Namati Nshinka has revealed that the department... […]