Increased copper production due to consistent investment climate – ZIPAR
THE Zambia Institute for Policy Analysis and Research (ZIPAR) has attributed the increase in copper production for 2024 to the country’s consistent investment climate. On Wednesday, government disclosed that Zambia’s copper production in 2024 stood at 820,676.34 metric tonnes compared to 732,583.45 metric tonnes in 2023. Reacting to the development, in an interview, Thursday, ZIPAR…...
Nkandu applauds NOCZ for preserving Zambia’s sporting history
MINISTER of Sports, Youth and Arts, Elvis Nkandu, has commended the National Olympic Committee of Zambia (NOCZ) for preserving the nation’s sporting heritage through the book, “Our Story Since 1964”. Speaking after receiving a copy of the book from NOCZ president Alfred Foloko, Nkandu acknowledged the significant contribution the organisation had made in documenting Zambia’s…...
Sampa applies to join case where Ng’ona petitioned Parley over Matero seat
MATERO PF MP Miles Sampa has applied to be joined as an interested party to a matter where PF faction Secretary General Morgan Ng’ona has dragged the National Assembly to the Constitutional Court seeking a declaration that its failure to declare Sampa’s seat vacant is in direct contravention of Article 72(1) of the Constitution. Sampa…...
ECZ is not perfect, but it has delivered 8 crucial elections without civil unrest
CHAIRPERSON for information and Publicity in the Patriotic Front, Mr Emmanuel Mwamba, claims that the Electoral Commission of Zambia is not capable of conducting free and fair elections in the country. He says ECZ has “shamelessly” become a tool of the ruling UPND party. This is not new, and that’s the historical pattern in Zambia’s…...
Mumbi’s release not influenced by Khan’s visit – Haimbe
FOREIGN Affairs Minister Mulambo Haimbe says the decision by the Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP) to clear Mumbi Phiri and secure her release from detention was not influenced by the visit of the United Nations Special Rapporteur on human rights, Irene Zubaida Khan. Meanwhile, Home Affairs and Internal Security Minister Jack Mwiimbu says government has…...
We’ll fight past, present and future corruption, insists Govt
ACTING Justice Minister Collins Nzovu has reiterated government’s commitment to fighting past, current and future corruption, saying there will be no segregation. Meanwhile, acting Anti-Corruption Commission Director General Monica Mwansa says the review of the ACC Act presents an opportunity to shape a brighter future for all Zambians. Speaking at the National Consultation workshop on…...
ZACCI laments increase in cost of doing business in Zambia
ZAMBIA Chamber of Commerce and Industry (ZACCI) Chief Executive Officer Elvin Nasilele has noted with concern that the cost of doing business in the country has increased. Speaking at the just ended Town Hall Forum on the 2024 Budget Performance and Economic Developments, Tuesday, Nasilele noted that the recently implemented post budget taxes for 2025…...
I’m happy with corruption fight so far – HH
PRESIDENT Hakainde Hichilema says so far, he is happy with the fight against corruption. And President Hichilema says there’s need for African countries to start discussing foreign direct investments amongst themselves. Speaking during the Annual Greeting of the Diplomatic Corps at State House, Thursday, President Hichilema said the corruption fight was not equivalent to the…...
Experience is the best teacher, we’ve learnt from PF – Gary
MINISTER of Local Government and Rural Development Gary Nkombo says UPND has learnt from former ministers who are facing jail time for corrupt activities. And Nkombo says while former president Edgar Lungu encouraged his ministers to do wrong things by saying “ubomba mwibala alya mwibala”, President Hakainde Hichilema is against such acts. Reacting to a…...
ECZ should use its teeth to bite parties flouting electoral laws – TIZ
WHILE the law gives ECZ teeth, we haven’t seen the commission sanctioning political parties, certainly not on many occasions, says Transparency International Zambia. Speaking on Diamond Live, Tuesday TI-Z Executive Director Maurice Nyambe said the organisation would like to see a situation where some candidates were barred from contesting in an election once they violated…...