So what if Lungu has money in Dubai, does govt want him broke, wonders Makebi
LUSAKA Lawyer Makebi Zulu has questioned whether government wants former president Edgar Lungu to be broke. And Zulu says while UPND has nothing to show infrastructure wise, citizens can at least see the airports and roads that PF constructed from the money it borrowed. On Friday, Chief Government Spokesperson Cornelius Mweetwa said Lungu had a…...
We’ll put those who talk carelessly in their place – IG
INSPECTOR General of Police Graphael Musamba says citizens should be checking their voluminous speeches against individuals or government because the police will be putting them in their place. And Musamba has wondered how President Hakainde Hichilema is abusing the police. On Sunday, PF Secretary General Raphael Nakacinda said it was nonsensical for the police to…...
AG defends President’s “ukuponoka” remark: He didn’t violate Constitution
ATTORNEY General Mulilo Kabesha has urged the Constitutional Court to dismiss a matter in which PeP leader Sean Tembo sued him seeking a declaration that the Bemba word “Ukuponoka” used by President Hakainde Hichilema was an insult. Kabesha has asked the court to expend its precious time to deserving matters, stating that there was no contravention…...
Sinyinda leaves TSC over HH’s Barotseland comment
FORMER Prime Minister of Barotseland Clement Sinyinda has resigned as a commissioner at Teaching Service Commission in view of President Hakainde Hichilema’s statement that there is no country called Barotseland. Addressing the press in Lusaka, Monday, Sinyinda said he had hoped the President would be remorseful enough to apologise over his statement, but he hasn’t…...
Woman drags Pamodzi Hotel to court for massaging her private part
A LUSAKA woman has sued a masseuse at Pamodzi Hotels seeking damages for the sexual harassment and indecent assault she was allegedly subjected to during a massage session. Charity Mwansa Njelesani has sued Kenneth Musonda and Pamodzi Hotels Plc, seeking compensatory damages as well as damages arising out of the negligent discharge of duty to…...
Be a bit patient, we’re working on reducing fuel prices – Kapala
ENERGY Minister Peter Kapala has called for patience among citizens as government works on measures to stabilise the fuel prices. Last week, the Energy Regulation Board (ERB) increased petrol prices for February from K29.98 to K34.19 per litre, while diesel increased from K29.96 to K 32.15. The increase has not been received well by several…...
We’ve not sanctioned strike, clarifies Truck Drivers Association
THE SADC Truck Drivers Association of Zambia has clarified that it has not called for the infinite strike that drivers intend on starting on March 1st, 2024 to demand for broad interests, among other things. Last week, association Secretary General Jackson Banda revealed that he would take part in the strike to give solidarity to…...
Mopani payment to suppliers, contractors will have huge impact – AMCS
THE Association of Mine Suppliers and Contractors (AMSC) says payment to contractors and suppliers at Mopani Copper Mines PLC will have a positive effect on the market and economy. Last month, Mopani disclosed that it had started clearing the outstanding payments to contractors and suppliers following the inflow of funding from the mine’s new investors,…...
We won’t object to cholera vaccines being administered in schools – PS
MINISTRY of Education Permanent Secretary for Technical Services Joel Kamoko says his Ministry will not object if the Ministry of Health decides to administer the cholera vaccine to learners once schools reopen on February 12, 2024. And Kamoko has hinted that government will soon take some action against some institutions of higher learning which have…...
Lungu-led opposition alliance appoints Saki as chairperson
THE newly created opposition alliance led by Patriotic Front (PF) faction president Edgar Lungu has appointed United Liberal Party (ULP) president Sakwiba Sikota as Chairperson, while New Heritage party president Chishala Kateka has been appointed Coordinator. In a statement, Monday, Golden Party president Golden Silavwe revealed that the allies have agreed to have Sakwiba Sikota…...
