Cost of living hits K10,307 per month
THE Jesuit Centre for Theological Reflection (JCTR) has revealed that the cost of living for a family of five in Lusaka now stands at K10,307.01, indicating an increase of K751.48 from the K9,555.53 recorded in January 2024. In a statement, Friday, JCTR Social and Economic Development Programme Manager Muchimba Siamachoka attributed the increment to the…...
Zamtel appoints Jason Mwanza as its new CEO
THE Zamtel Board of Directors have appointed Jason Mwanza as the company’s Chief Executive Officer, effective March 1, 2024. In a statement, Friday, Zamtel Corporate Affairs and Public Relations Manager Suwilanji Siame explained that Mwanza served as Acting Chief Executive Officer of the company until his new appointment. He said during his tenure as Acting…...
From cholera now drought; I’m asking God, what I’ve done – HH
WE have been in government for only two years, six months and all these problems…I’m even asking God what I have done, says President Hakainde Hichilema. Speaking during the burial ceremony of a prominent cattle rancher, Teddy Namainga, in Namwala district, Friday, the President lamented that the country had not even recovered from cholera but…...
HH feels safe living at Community House – VEEP
VICE-President Mutale Nalumango says President Hakainde Hichilema feels safe living in his Community House, arguing that there is no legal requirement that he must live in State House. The Vice-President further says government is continuously urging the police to conduct themselves within the law. During the Vice-President’s question time, Friday, Bwacha PF member of parliament…...
Izrael and Nalu’s Simwamene doesn’t disappoint
IF YOU have gotten to that point in your relationship where everything is messed up but no one wants to have THE conversation, Nalu and Isreal have done you a solid. All you need to do is send your partner a link to their latest single “Simwamene”, I think it’s a perfect ice breaker in…...
Scrutinise my illegal detention, Kasanda pleads with court
LUSAKA businessman Sedrick Kasanda has asked the Lusaka High Court to order the police to present him before court, lamenting that he has been in police custody since February 26, 2024. He has also urged the court to anxiously scrutinise his detention at Lusaka TwinPalm Police Station, which he has described as illegal and unconstitutional…....
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ACC arrests PF councillor for corruption
THE Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) has arrested and charged Kamuchanga Ward six PF Councillor in Mufulira, Paul Chileshe, for corrupt practices involving K35, 000. In a statement, Friday, ACC Head of Corporate Communications Timothy Moono said Chileshe corruptly solicited K35, 000 from Bishop Josephat Bwalya, a member of the Ward Development Committee (WDC), as a reward…...
Manchester City v Manchester United: who’ll win the Mancunian derby?
The reliable bookmaker 1xBet talks about the Premier League 27th round central match, in which Manchester City will take on Manchester United at the Etihad on March 3. Where can I bet on football? Bet and win with 1xBet! Man City continues pursuit of Liverpool Manchester City is determined to defend its title and continue […]
I was waiting to be picked up on Wednesday, Lungu tells Kalimi
FORMER republican president Edgar Lungu has told Malole PF member of parliament Robert Kalimi that he was waiting to be picked up on Wednesday, because he is anxious to go. Lungu was visiting Kalimi, who returned from South Africa where he was receiving medical attention after surviving a terrible road accident last year. On Tuesday,…...
