MINISTRY of Health permanent secretary in charge of administration Dr George Magwende says the investigations being conducted by a joint team of investigative wings are based on past transactions that could have taken place at the Ministry. A combined team of law enforcement agencies consisting of ACC, DEC and the Zambia Police today conducted a...

A COMBINED team of law enforcement agencies is currently conducting a search at the Ministry of Health headquarters in Lusaka. There is currently heavy police presence at the entrance of Ndeke House and no entry or exit is being allowed into the premises except for top officials such as directors and Permanent secretaries. Details of...

THE European Union says investments in human capital through equal access to education for all are a critical driver of social and economic growth of any country, including Zambia. And the Ministry of Sport, Youth and Child Development says government will ensure that children and youths are protected, empowered and have access to equal education....

FIRST Lady Mutinta Hichilema says she is aware of the challenges being faced by inmates at Lusaka Central Correctional Facility as she was a regular visitor when her husband, President Hakainde Hichilema was incarcerated there. And, Lusaka Central Correctional Facility Officer In-charge at the female section Kasapo Siame says 72 out of 105 female inmates...

UNIVERSITY of Lusaka Chancellor Dr Caleb Fundanga says government needs to be appreciated for creating an enabling environment for institutions to invest in the provision of quality education. And Education Minister Douglas Syakalima has urged graduates to contribute to the economic growth of the nation by being innovative. Speaking during the 10th graduation ceremony at...

DEPUTY Inspector General of police in-charge of administration Dorris Nayame has called for more interaction among law enforcers in order to effectively fight crime. And Drug Enforcement Commission director general Dr Musonda Simwayi says crime can never be fought in isolation. Speaking during some joint sporting activities for DEC and Zambia Police in Lusaka, Thursday,...

DEMOCRATIC Party leader Harry Kalaba says he is aware of some government cartels who are trying to destabilise his party. Meanwhile, Kalaba says President Hakainde Hichilema's continued use of his private residence is not only an inconvenience to his neighbours but also poses a risk to the Presidency. At a media briefing, Thursday, Kalaba insinuated...

EDUCATION Minister Douglas Syakalima says government has prioritised education as a means of achieving rapid social-economic development. And Syakalima says government is putting in place policies which will address effects of the COVID-19 pandemic which has brought education for many young people to a standstill. Speaking when he officiated at the 12th Pan African Literacy...

MINISTER of Technology and Science Felix Mutati says government services will be digitised in order to promote convenience, reduce transaction costs and eliminate wastage of resources. Launching the digital transformation targets for the first 100 days, Wednesday, Mutati said government would place particular priority on the digitisation of the national registration system to integrate systems...

GREEN Economic and Environmental Minister Collins Nzovu says government is committed to making sure Zambia becomes a global beacon for environmental sustainability and a champion of green economy. And Nzovu has called on members of parliament to play a role in sharing of information and knowledge about climate change challenges in Zambia. Meanwhile, Voice for...