Suggestion that people should make NHIMA contributions through VAT is fair – PS
MINISTRY of Labour Permanent Secretary Zacharia Luhanga says the idea of making NHIMA contributions through VAT is fair but that there are other parameters which have to be considered first. Meanwhile, Economist Noah Kabwita says it is a good idea but might result in double taxation. Recently, Resident Doctors Association of Zambia President Mweushi Mpande…...
Instead of reducing cost of living, govt has done the opposite – ZACA
THE Zambia Consumer Association (ZACA) says it was hoping that government would this year look at lowering the cost of living and cost of doing business, but it has done the opposite. In an interview, Saturday, ZACA Secretary General Juba Sakala said with the increased toll fees for heavy goods vehicles, mealie meal prices would…...
NAQEZ urges govt to rescind decision to increase centre fees for GCE, G9 external
NAQEZ has urged the Ministry of Education to rescind its decision to increase tuition and centre fees for Grade nine external candidates and GCE levels. The National Action for Quality Education in Zambia says the 100 percent fee increase will disadvantage the less privileged candidates who may want to rewrite the examinations. In a letter…...
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Court grants Simon Mwewa bail, as he appeals 6-month sentence
THE Lusaka Magistrates’ Court has granted social media blogger Simon Mwewa K20,000 bail in his own recognisance, pending his appeal to the High Court. Last Tuesday, the court convicted and sentenced Mwewa to six months imprisonment for the offence of malicious damage to property. After the sentence, Mwewa was moved to Mwembeshi Remand Prison and…...
Shikapwasha fights for his life in hospital after shooting incident at home
POLICE Spokesperson Rae Hamoonga says former home affairs minister RTD Lieutenant General Ronnie Shikapwasha is currently admitted to Maina Soko Military Hospital after a shooting incident. In a statement, Monday, Hamoonga said the incident happened on Sunday at Lt Shikapwasha’s residence in Ibex Hill and detectives were working to establish the actual facts surrounding this…...
We have a lethal attack, Fashion optimistic on Chipolopolo’s chances
CHIPOLOPOLO striker Fashion Sakala says the squad is highly motivated to deliver to the expectations of the nation at the ongoing AFCON tournament in Ivory Coast. Sakala says the team has lethal attacking options that can hit any opponent at the competition. The Chipolopolo return to the Africa Cup after missing the last three editions…...
Zanaco ends winless run, Napsa enters relegation zone
ZANACO has ended its six-game winless streak after thumping Trident FC 2-1 in the MTN Super League fixture played at the Sunset Stadium yesterday. Goals apiece from Charles Zulu and Chawanangwa Kaonga earned the “bankers” maximum points, seeing them move to eighth position on the log table with 27 points. Trident remains stuck at the…...
Business is slow due to dollar – Car dealers
SOME car dealers have bemoaned the impact of the continued depreciation of the Kwacha against major convertible currencies on their business, saying sales are very low. Ancestor Movers Company Limited Director Simbule Simbule says his firm is finding difficulties in selling vehicles because clients want to stick to old prices when the dollar was trading…...
Tennis Association solicits training equipment
ZAMBIA Tennis Association (ZTA) General Secretary Joe Siame says the association is soliciting tennis equipment to help the national teams prepare for the 2024 All Africa Games set for Ghana. The 13th edition of the All-African Games is expected to be held between 8 and 23 March in Accra, Ghana. In an interview on Sunday,…...
