Lungu shuns journalists at Cathedral of the Holy Cross
Former president Edgar Lungu has shunned journalists who wanted to interview him after he attended a prayer service at the Cathedral of the Holy Cross yesterday. Lungu attended prayers themed “Healing our Land” led by Advocates for the Declaration of Zambia as a Christian Nation Chairperson, Bishop Billy Mfula. As he was leaving the Cathedral,…...
Chinese sues Kakubo, demands over US$800,000
A KITWE based Chinese investor Zhang Lianan of Lianan Mining Ltd has sued former Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation Minister Stanley Kakubo demanding a refund of over US$800,000 and damages for fraudulent misrepresentation after a foiled mine transaction. Lianan has cited Kakubo and a company, Hounslow Investments Zambia Limited, as defendants. He wants the Lusaka…...
Yango hikes fares by 23%
INTERNATIONAL ride-hailing service, Yango, has revised its tariffs upwards by a maximum of 23 percent. According to a statement released by Yango, the measures are intended to support the drivers and reduce the economic burden while creating a fertile platform for them to work and improve their lives. “International ride-hailing service Yango has announced support…...
Let’s irrigate – HH
PRESIDENT Hakainde Hichilema says Zambians must not walk away from agriculture because of the poor weather pattern this year, encouraging farmers to irrigate. And President Hichilema says he will ensure that Secretary to Cabinet Patrick Kangwa takes some few public service workers to Singapore in order for them to learn how that country surpassed Zambia…...
Zambian economy at critical juncture – IMF
International Monetary Fund (IMF) Deputy Director African Department Dr Costa Christou says the Zambian economy is at a critical juncture, navigating inflation pressures and complexities in debt restructuring that is impacting investments and constraining policy options. And Dr Christou has commended government’s efforts to improve transparency and tackle corruption, saying the efforts are vital steps…...
Whatever comes out of Lungu’s mouth is garbage – Milupi
INFRASTRUCTURE Housing and Urban Development Minister Charles Milupi says every time former president Edgar Lungu opens his mouth, what comes out is garbage. On Sunday, Lungu took to social media to address several governance issues, among them the free education policy, which he claimed was counterproductive as it reduced the quality of schooling. He criticised…...
WB releases $270m for enhancing transport corridor in Eastern, Southern Africa
THE World Bank has released a $270 million International Development Association grant aimed at improving the efficiency, connectivity and climate resilience of key regional transport and trade corridors in Eastern and Southern Africa. In a statement issued by the World Bank, the institution stated that it was committed to supporting improvements in transport and trade…...
We will conduct voter registration at N’cwala – ECZ
THE Electoral Commission of Zambia (ECZ) says it will be conducting voter registration during the forthcoming N’cwala traditional ceremony in Mtenguleni. The Commission has officially certified the Voters Register to include people who registered from June to December 2022. Addressing the media, Wednesday, ECZ Chief Electoral Officer Brown Kasaro said the Commission took note of…...
Sean Tembo denies insulting HH
PATRIOTS for Economic Progress (PeP) leader Sean Tembo has appeared before the Lusaka Magistrates’ Court and denied charges of use of insulting language. Tembo is facing two counts of use of insulting language Contrary to Section 179 of the Penal Code Chapter 87 of the Laws of Zambia. Allegations in count one are that Tembo,…...
Mwamba distances Lungu from drug trafficker, as photos prove otherwise
PF faction Chairperson of Information and Publicity Emmanuel Mwamba says former president Edgar Lungu has never had any driver and security personnel named Juvensio Mathews Phiri. On Tuesday, the Drug Enforcement Commission (DEC) in Eastern Province announced that it had arrested Lungu’s driver and security personnel, identified as Juvensio Mathews Phiri, for trafficking in 55.6Kg…...
