THE Zambia National Education Coalition (ZANEC) says the development of Financial Education learners' books is important for development and building financially disciplined entrepreneurs. Recently, President Hakainde Hichilema through his Facebook page announced the development of Financial Education Learners Books for grades one to nine. President Hichilema said the move reaffirmed government’s commitment to providing quality...

NG'ANDU Magande says with the visit of the IMF boss and US Secretary of the Treasury, one would hope that the duo brought a special message to President Hakainde Hichilema. IMF Managing Director Kristalina Georgieva and US Secretary of the Treasury Janet Yellen were in the country to hold various discussions with government officials and...

EMERITUS Archbishop Telesphore Mpundu says the UPND should cheer him on when he speaks out against wrongs in government the way it did when he spoke for the party earlier. Archbishop Mpundu, who is OCIDA Chairperson, claims that the new dawn government tried to convince him to postpone last week's conference as it was uncomfortable...

HEALTH Minister Sylvia Masebo has announced that the country has a cholera outbreak, with one death being recorded in Vubwi district, Eastern Province. Masebo has announced that four cholera cases have been confirmed in Vubwi district, while seven other suspected cases are being investigated. Announcing the development, Thursday evening, Masebo said the ministry had identified...

GOVERNMENT says with the expected 3.3 million housing deficit by 2030, the National Housing Policy has proposed the construction of 222,000 conventional houses per year. And National Housing Authority (NHA) Chief Executive Officer Waicha Ndhlovu has assured the authority’s commitment to supporting initiatives aimed at delivering housing to all. Meanwhile, Africa Panorama Investment Group Limited (MIHUD) Managing...

FORMER Presidential spokesperson Anthony Bwalya has thanked President Hakainde Hichilema for the opportunity given to him to serve in that capacity. Bwalya, who has been appointed as deputy High Commissioner to Tanzania, says he looks forward to his new assignment. Secretary to the Cabinet Patrick Kangwa yesterday announced in a statement that Bwalya's appointment into...

NATIONAL Council for Construction (NCC) Acting Executive Director Ernest Nshindano says the recent washing away of bridges, and roads by flash floods calls for routine infrastructure maintenance. In an interview, Nshindano said infrastructure needs to be checked before and after particular seasons that cause a threat to their durability. "The road sector system of course...

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...

MINISTRY of Information Media Director and Spokesperson Thabo Kawana says government is aware of a scheme by Oil Marketing Companies to create an artificial fuel shortage in the country. And Kawana says government has put in place measures to stabilise mealie meal prices within the next one or two weeks. Speaking at a media briefing...

NDC leader Saboi Imboela has challenged President Hakainde Hichilema to honour his campaign promise of reducing on international travels once in office. President Hichilema left for Senegal on Tuesday to attend the Dakar two day summit on agriculture and his trip comes barely a week after his return from Abu Dhabi. In a statement, Tuesday,...