CDF increment pleases PF MP, as he urges citizens to support budget
CHAMA South PF member of parliament Davison Mun’gandu has praised government for increasing the CDF allocation from K28. 3 million to K30. 6 million in the 2024 budget. Reacting to the 2024 National Budget budget speech, Mung’andu said the increase was an indication that government had continued to take money closer to the people. He…...
Lungu shouldn’t play games with Zambians – Haimbe
NGA balitumpa lwabo, they can come back and do what they deem fit, it’s up to them, says Justice Minister Mulambo Haimbe. Haimbe, however, says former president Edgar Lungu shouldn’t play games with Zambians by continuing to draw retirement benefits but at the same time coming out as though he is a politician. Former PF…...
I’m grateful that PF didn’t abandon me – Chilangwa
KAWAMBWA PF member of parliament Nickson Chilangwa says he is grateful that his party did not abandon him in his hour of need. Last week, Chilangwa was granted K10,000 cash bail by the courts with two working sureties after being in detention for about two months. Addressing the media when a team led by PF…...
Luanshya police nab 18 copper ore dealers
POLICE have picked up 18 people in Luanshya’s Mpatamatu Township who were found with suspected copper ore at their houses. In a statement, Sunday, Copperbelt Police Commissioner Peacewell Mweemba said this was during an operation conducted by the Police in that area on Saturday. “Kindly be informed that Mpatamatu Police Station is in receipt of…...
Acquisition of new Zambia Airways’ aircraft excites govt
TRANSPORT and Logistics Minister Frank Tayali says the arrival of the newly acquired Boeing 737-800 aircraft for Zambia Airways not only signifies growth of the airline but showcases government’s aspirations to have Zambia’s footprint in the aviation industry. And Tourism Minister Rodney Sikumba says the sector is expected to benefit from the newly acquired aircraft…....
ACC investigates Chipata Council Town Clerk for abuse of office
THE Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) is investigating Chipata City Council Town Clerk Aaron Kamalondo for abuse of office. And Kamalondo says he is cooperating with law enforcement officers as they investigate him but has denied the abuse of office allegations against him. According to a whistleblower report, Kamalondo has been accused of misappropriating public funds, harassing…...
In 2 years we’re already a UN reference point – HH
WE are very ambitious, in two years we are already becoming a reference point in the UN system, says President Hakainde Hichilema. Speaking at St Theresa’s Catholic Cathedral Parish in Livingstone yesterday, President Hichilema boasted about the CDF increment from a “paltry” K1.6 million per constituency to now K30.6 million. “The Constituency Development Fund is…...
Those against Mwambwa’s appointment should wait for ratification process – Kabesha
ATTORNEY General Mulilo Kabesha says individuals who are against the appointment of Ron Mwambwa as Auditor General should wait for the ratification process before the National Assembly to argue their case. Last week, PF members of parliament held a media briefing where they opposed the appointment of Mwambwa as Auditor General, arguing that he didn’t…...
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ZAMMSA receives second consignment of health centre kits
THE Zambia Medicines and Medical Supplies Agency (ZAMMSA) has announced that it has received the second consignment of 7,050 Health Centre Kits from Mission Pharma of India. Earlier this year, ZAMMSA received the first consignment of 7,050 health Centre Kits aimed at addressing the challenge of shortage of medicines in health facilities across the country…....
