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19 Oct 2021 | Ulande Nkomesha

Apathy characterises first post-Lungu National Day of Prayer

THE National Day of Prayer, Fasting and Reconciliation was yesterday characterised by a low ‘prayer warrior’ turnout at the Lusaka Show Grounds. This was the first national prayer day after its creator, Edgar Lungu, lost […]

18 Oct 2021 | Ulande Nkomesha

It’s not unlawful to advertise the CJ position but we need a legal framework – Haimbe

JUSTICE Minister Mulambo Haimbe says it is not illegal for the Judicial Service Commission to advertise the position of Chief Justice, but there is need to put in place a legal framework which can guide […]

17 Oct 2021 | Chamuka Shalubala

We’ll announce first asset recovery in a few days – HH

PRESIDENT Hakainde Hichilema says government will in the next few days announce the first national asset recovery. And President Hichilema says temptations in Office of the President are huge, adding that he now understands why […]

16 Oct 2021 | Julia Malunga

AG launches toll free hotline for reporting financial irregularities

THE Auditor General’s office has launched a toll free hotline (5566) which will provide a platform for the public to report issues of concern regarding the management of public resources. And Auditor General Dr Dick […]

15 Oct 2021 | Mwenya Mofya

UPND wants to cripple us with petitions – Lubinda

PF vice-president Given Lubinda says UPND’s strategy to petition over 440 council election results was aimed at financially crippling the PF so that “all the little money” they have goes to legal fees. And Lubinda […]

14 Oct 2021 | Natasha Sakala

PF owes K37m in election petition legal fees

THE Patriotic Front owes about K37 million in legal fees for the ongoing parliamentary and local government petitions. Affected lawyers have alleged that Mporokoso PF member of parliament Brian Mundubile, who is also chairperson of […]

14 Oct 2021 | Mwenya Mofya

They may destroy evidence, but we are watching them closely – HH

PRESIDENT Hakainde Hichilema has admitted that some PF-aligned civil servants still serving in government are sabotaging a lot of things and could be destroying evidence but says everything is being monitored closely. And President Hichilema […]

12 Oct 2021 | Julia Malunga

HH finally releases Lungu-appointed Secretary to Cabinet

PRESIDENT Hakainde Hichilema has finally terminated the contract of Secretary to the Cabinet Dr Simon Miti. And President Hichilema has dissolved boards of ZESCO Limited, Zambia Railways Limited, Indeni Petroleum Company Limited and Zambia Telecommunications... […]

12 Oct 2021 | Chamuka Shalubala

Praise singers are the worst, they have destroyed a lot of presidents – Mwenye

FORMER attorney general Musa Mwenye says a lot of presidents have been destroyed by praise singers. And Mwenye says he has noticed a growing trend where judges are not appointed based on their capabilities but […]

10 Oct 2021 | Natasha Sakala

Investigative wings moved to Office of the President for oversight, not interference – Nalumango

VICE-PRESIDENT Mutale Nalumango says putting investigative wings such as the Anti-Corruption Commission under the Office of the President is only meant for oversight functions as there will be no invisible hand interfering with their operations. […]