Govt plans to put Lungu under house arrest – Nakacinda
EDGAR Lungu-led PF faction Secretary General Raphael Nakacinda has alleged that government plans to put former president Edgar Lungu under house arrest in order to limit his movements. Speaking to the media, Thursday, Nakacinda said Lungu had become a big political threat to President Hakainde Hichilema and the UPND. “We know that Mr Hakainde Hichilema…...
Speaker rules Mambilima MP out of order for saying parley should discuss mealie meal not Lungu
SPEAKER of the National Assembly Nelly Mutti yesterday ruled Mambilima PF member of parliament Jean Chisenga out of order for saying that the House should focus on serious matters like mealie meal prices rather than discussing former president Edgar Lungu’s statement. Meanwhile, Speaker Mutti has directed Minister of Home Affairs and Internal Security Jack Mwiimbu…...
LCC calls for precautions amid bee incidents
The Lusaka City Council (LCC) has revealed that it has recorded two incidents in which a swarm of bees descended upon school children and an elderly woman in Meanwood and Chelston Police Compound, respectively. The local authority has since urged residents to take precautions, especially during hot temperatures when bees are more likely to become…...
Inflation rises by 0.3%
THE country’s annual inflation for February 2024 has increased to 13.5 percent from 13.2 percent recorded in January. Speaking during the Monthly Bulletin briefing, Zambia Statistics Agency (ZamStats) Chief Statistician Chola Daka said the 0.3 percent increment was attributed to price movements of selected food and non-food items. “Annual inflation for February 2024 increased to…...
I’m happy to be your co-accused, Lubinda jokes with Lungu
PF faction vice-president Given Lubinda says the party is aware that there are plans to arrest former president Edgar Lungu. And Lubinda joked with the former head of state that he was willing to be his co-accused after he repeated Lungu’s “people will rise” statement. During a press briefing on Tuesday, Lungu said President Hakainde…...
There’s nothing wrong with govt directing how CDF must be utilised – Nkombo
LOCAL Government and Rural Development Minister Gary Nkombo says government will continue issuing directives on how part of the Constituency Development Fund (CDF) should be used because the UPND has policies it has to fulfil. And Nkombo says UPND does not even need to campaign in order to prove that CDF works because its effects…...
Govt trying to frustrate our registration process – UKA
THE United Kwacha Alliance (UKA) says government is putting up unnecessary road blocks to stop the registration of the Alliance. On Wednesday, Police Spokesperson Rae Hamoonga said UKA members Sakwiba Sikota and Jackson Silavwe had been asked to resubmit correct documents, after the duo presented incomplete forms required for the partial fulfilment of the party…...
Don’t relent in investigating public officers, Mwiimbu tells DEC
HOME Affairs and Internal Security Minister Jack Mwiimbu says the Drug Enforcement Commission (DEC) should not relent in investigating public office bearers. And DEC Director General Nason Banda says provisions of non-conviction based forfeitures should be actively utilised for the swift recovery of public resources. Banda has revealed that the commission maintained a stellar record…...
Govt donates 156 Starlink kits to parley
THE National Assembly of Zambia has received a donation of 156 Starlink kits from the Ministry of Science and Technology in collaboration with Smart Zambia Institute. The kits are for distribution to all the parliamentary constituencies across the country. Speaking during the handover ceremony, Thursday, First Deputy Speaker of the National Assembly Malunga Chisangano said…...
ERB reduces fuel prices by K3
THE Energy Regulation Board (ERB) announced a reduction in fuel pump prices for the month of March, 2024. Meanwhile, ERB Chairperson Reynolds Bowa says the Board has developed a bio-fuels pricing framework that will be used on blended fuel. In a statement, Thursday, Bowa stated that the significant appreciation of the Kwacha outweighed the increase…...
