It’s absurd that no law compels President to declare assets – Musa
THE President’s office is not immune to corruption, therefore, it is absurd that we don’t have laws that compel a Head of State to declare his assets, says ACC board chairman Musa Mwenye. And Mwenye says people like him who question suspicious wealth and assets of some public officers are not enemies of progress. Speaking…...
HH moves to curb govt rigidities
PRESIDENT Hakainde Hichilema says he has asked his ministers to set up a Ministerial Delivery Unit so that government can deliver services on time and in a coordinated manner. Speaking at the Zambia-Italy Business Forum in Rome, Tuesday, President Hakainde said there was need to move the mindsets and attitudes away from government processes to…...
Chimwemwe man in court for insulting HH
A 24-YEAR-OLD Kitwe man has pleaded not guilty to using insulting language against President Hakainde Hichilema. Fletcher Mwansa, a security guard from Chimwemwe, is on dates unknown but between October 12, 2023 and October 17, 2023, in Lusaka, alleged to have said; “I think HH banoko balibalile ici**ngu elyo wafyalwa pafiko tom****ko”, words which could…...
ATI Bill is fair but needs more work!
The tabling of an Access to Information (ATI) Bill 2023 on Friday 10th November 2023 presents an opportunity for Zambia to enhance its democratic credentials. Enacting an Access to Information comes packed with a lot of benefits for the government and Zambians. Access to public information is key in having informed citizens who can effectively […]
Kasumbalesa border dangerously porous – DEC
THE Drug Enforcement Commission (DEC) says the smuggling of mealie-meal from the Copperbelt Province through Kasumbalesa border post is a crisis which calls for concerted efforts from all law enforcement agencies to curb it. And DEC says it is also concerned about the open sale of drugs at the border. Speaking in Kitwe when he…...
Govt halts 2023 health worker recruitment
HEALTH Minister Sylvia Masebo says the Civil Service Commission has directed that the 2023 recruitment process for health workers be halted until further notice. Delivering a ministerial statement in the National Assembly on Tuesday, Masebo revealed that the 2023 recruitment was being implemented in two phases starting with promotion of in service staff and followed…...
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Zambia loses to Niger
ZAMBIA’S quest for a maiden World Cup qualification has suffered an early setback after the Chipolopolo Boys were defeated by Niger in Morocco last evening. After a thrilling 4-2 victory over Congo Brazzaville on Friday, more was expected from the Avram Grant-tutored team but things turned sour on a night to forget. A poor first…...
ZAMMSA suspends 8 procurement staff
THE Zambia Medicines Medical Supplies Agency (ZAMMSA) has with immediate suspended eight procurement members of staff to pave way for investigations. In a statement, Tuesday, ZMMSA Senior Manager-Public Relations Bradley Chingobe said the suspension was intended to streamline the procurement functionality of ZAMMSA and to conduct an audit into the current procurement systems. “The Zambia…...
ZNS officers kill Mufulira teen
A 15-YEAR-OLD teen of Kankoyo township has allegedly been shot dead by Zambia National Service officers during an anti-smuggling operation in Mufulira district. Copperbelt Police Commissioner Peacewell Mweemba disclosed that the incident occurred on Monday when the ZNS officers went to search a house which was suspected to be keeping bags of mealie meal. He…...
