TRANSPORT and Logistics Minister Frank Tayali says the fast deterioration of infrastructure left by the PF is an indication of how rife corruption was in the sector. Speaking in Mpongwe after checking on the road network in the constituency, Tayali extolled the quality works done on the Luanshya - Mpongwe road. “One cannot help but...

SENIOR Chief Chiwala of the Lamba-speaking people on the Copperbelt has advised the new dawn government against taking offence when criticised, saying criticism is healthy. Speaking when Copperbelt Minister Elisha Matambo, Infrastructure, Housing and Urban Development Minister Charles Milupi, and his Transport and Logistics counterpart Frank Tayali paid a courtesy call on him, Friday, Chief...

THE Road Development Agency (RDA) has revealed that investigative wings are investigating a matter in which over K300 million was released to work on the Ndola- Mufulira Road during the PF time but no work was done. Speaking during a tour, RDA acting Chief Executive Officer Grace Mutembo said the public would be informed about...

INFRASTRUCTURE, Housing and Urban Development Minister Charles Milupi says government has concluded negotiations with the private partner for the Lusaka-Ndola Carriageway works. Speaking when he paid a courtesy call on Copperbelt Provincial Minister Elisha Matambo, Milupi said the Public Private Partnership (PPP) Council had approved the negotiations. He assured that government should be able to...

THE Auditor General's report on the accounts of parastatal bodies and other statutory institutions has revealed that as at September 30, 2022, ZAMMSA had not disposed of various medicines and medical supplies costing over K5 million which expired in 2020 and 2021 at three stations. According to the report, as at September 30, 2022, the...

THE Auditor General's report on the accounts of parastatal bodies and other statutory institutions for the financial year ended December 31, 2021 has revealed financial irregularities amounting to over K3 billion and US$36 million. On the other hand, the Auditor General's report on the audit of accounts of Local Authorities for the same period has...

PF member Davies Mwila has urged his party to also act on members who "worship" President Hakainde Hichilema, citing Mafinga member of parliament Robert Chabinga as one of such people. Commenting on Matero PF member of parliament Miles Sampa's suspension, Mwila said the party should also chase away sell-outs. “As we go on this short...

PRESIDENT Hakainde Hichilema says the country has witnessed a sea change in terms of upholding the rule of law since UPND took office. Speaking when he hosted the Seventh Day Adventist Church Global president Dr Ted Wilson at State House, Monday, President Hichilema said laws should not only be fair but should protect everyone. “It...

LEADER of the Opposition in Parliament Brian Mundubile has urged the UPND government to enact the Access to Information Bill, saying it shouldn't use the PF's failure to do it as an excuse. In an interview, Mundubile said he expected the bill to be presented before the National Assembly once it resumes sitting. He said...

PF aspiring presidential candidate Brian Mundubile says the UPND government has neglected China in its debt restructuring programme. And Zambia-China Friendship Association (ZCFA) Secretary General Fred Mutesa says the USA government is being sensational by alleging that China is responsible for the delay to reach a conclusion on Zambia’s external debt. On Tuesday, the Chinese...