We’ll be in power for 50 years – Nalumango
VICE-President Mutale Nalumango says it is disappointing that the Constituency Development Fund is not being used quickly enough so that more money can be released. And the Vice-President says the UPND government will be in power for 50 years. During the vice-president’s question time, Friday, Bwacha PF MP Sydney Mushanga questioned why opposition and independent-led…...
Cops sexually abused 3 detainees between Jan, June this year – Govt
ACTING Home Affairs Minister Ambrose Lufuma says the Zambia Police Service recorded three sexual abuse cases allegedly perpetrated by police officers against detainees between January and June this year. Lufuma was responding to a question from Chama North PF member of parliament Yotam Mtayachalo in the National Assembly, Friday. Mtayachalo asked whether government was aware…...
We don’t mind if Lungu comes back, as long as it’s lawful – Milupi
INFRASTRUCTURE, Housing and Urban Development Minister Charles Milupi says the UPND does not mind if former president Edgar Lungu comes back into politics, as long as the law is obeyed. And PF Chairperson for Legal Affairs George Chisanga says the UPND government cares less about how Lungu is treated because they consider every action he…...
Mundubile demands 2nd D/Speaker’s removal
LEADER of the Opposition in Parliament Brian Mundubile has demanded the removal of Second Deputy Speaker Moses Moyo, charging that he won’t sit back and allow the “incompetent” presiding officer to mistreat MPs. And Shiwang’andu PF member of parliament Stephen Kampyongo says PF lawmakers stand with Mundubile and will not allow anyone to bully them…....
We’re remembered for cheap mealie meal, fuel – PF
PF Secretary General Raphael Nakacinda says the opposition party will be remembered for its work of ensuring cheap mealie meal and fuel in the country. Speaking during the burial service for late PF Livingstone District Chairman Bernard Sinyangwe, Saturday, Nakacinda said the new dawn government had failed to ensure that the welfare of Zambians was…...
We’ll use your money correctly by putting barest equipment in hospitals – HH
PRESIDENT Hakainde Hichilema says hospitals lacked basic equipment in the past because money was misused. And President Hichilema has encouraged people with means to help out the needy or God will take away what he gave them. Meanwhile, the Head of State says government will secure money over time to employ more health workers so…...
Since people are being paid, I’ll also sue state at appropriate time – Mumbi
FORMER PF deputy secretary general Mumbi Phiri says at an appropriate time, she will also sue the state for compensation since everyone is being paid. And Phiri says people should respect her decision to advocate for former president Lungu’s political comeback. Meanwhile, Phiri has wondered why Matero PF member of parliament Miles Sampa has not…...
Majority local financing in 2024 budget inevitable – EAZ
THE Economics Association of Zambia (EAZ) says it is inevitable that majority financing in the 2024 budget will be raised through domestic resources, arguing that donor countries don’t have the luxury of resources like before. Finance and National Planning Minister Dr Situmbeko Musokotwane announced that from the almost K177.9 billion to be spent in 2024, K141…...
We’re studying the firing of 10 US Embassy staff – ACC
THE Anti-Corruption Commission says it is studying a matter in which the United States Embassy in Zambia fired 10 of its staff members for engaging in corrupt practices. In response to a query, ACC Head-Corporate Communications Timothy Moono said investigations would determine the Commission’s next course of action. “I wish to acknowledge receipt of your…...
We’re overwhelmed with inquiries on Starlink – Paratus
PARATUS Zambia, the authorised reseller of Starlink in Zambia, says they are overwhelmed with enquiries and are busy onboarding customers at the moment. Responding to a press query, Paratus disclosed that Starlink priority data package offered a speed of 40-220 Mbps download and 8-25 Mbps upload. “Yes, we can confirm that Starlink is available in…...
