New equipment for RTSA, Immigration will reduce dwell time at borders – Govt
GOVERNMENT has expressed confidence that the newly procured modern biometric web cameras, permit card printers, among other equipment for border posts will help cut on travellers’ dwell time. Last week, the Ministry of Commerce, Trade and Industry handed over equipment procured under the COMESA Trade Facilitation Programme: Zambia Border Post Upgrade Project to RTSA and…...
Understanding the Dynamics of Domestic Debt for Resource Mobilization in Zambia – Part Two
In last week’s opinion, we looked at the dynamics of domestic debt for domestic resource mobilization in Zambia. We went further to look at the country’s domestic debt stock and composition, including some of the merits and demerits of domestic debt. The opinion highlighted that many countries have increasingly turned to the domestic securities markets…...
Investigative wings pursuing other suspects involved in gold scandal – Mwiimbu
HOME Affairs and Internal Security Minister Jack Mwiimbu says various accounts for suspects involved in the gold scandal have been restricted and money suspected to be bribes and extortion from victims has been recovered. Mwiimbu further says investigative wings have launched a pursuit of other individuals who participated in the gold scandal and are believed…...
Gender division has achieved more than the ministry did – Govt
GENDER Division Permanent Secretary Mainga Kabika says the Division has achieved more things than what the ministry of gender actually attained. The Non-governmental Organisations Coordinating Council (NGOCC) has been advocating for the re-introduction of the Ministry of Gender, calls which former minister of gender Elizabeth Phiri recently backed. Phiri argued that the gender ministry was…...
We want oversight institutions to enjoy true freedom – Haimbe
JUSTICE Minister Mulambo Haimbe says government wants oversight institutions to enjoy true freedom, adding that the Judiciary can’t be part of weaponiSing the law as was witnessed in the recent past. And UN Resident Coordinator in Zambia Beatrice Mutali says democracy should go beyond elections because leaders need to be held accountable. Meanwhile, former President…...
SANAC calls for establishment of a Truth and Reconciliation Commission
THE Southern Africa Network Against Corruption (SANAC) has called for the establishment of a Truth and Reconciliation Commission (TRC) which will be an official body tasked with discovering and revealing past wrongdoing by either State or non-state actors. In a statement, Sunday, SANAC Executive Director Gregory Chifire said the country was in need of healing,…...
Lungu doesn’t need authority from govt to travel – Makebi
LUSAKA Lawyer Makebi Zulu says the refusal by Cabinet Office to grant authority to former president Edgar Lungu to travel to South Africa for medical review is misplaced. In a letter dated September 7, 2023, Deputy Secretary to Cabinet Dr Oliver Kalabo informed Lungu that his request to travel to South Africa had not been…...
We’ve upgraded our relationship with China into a strategic partnership – HH
PRESIDENT Hakainde Hichilema says the country has upgraded its relationship with China into a strategic partnership. And President Hichilema says it’s unfortunate that some people in the country seem to cherish disorder, arguing that successful societies are organised. Speaking when he arrived in the country from China, Saturday, President Hichilema said his trip was fruitful…....
Question on whether or not Lungu is eligible to stand in 2026 isn’t decisively answered – Minister
JUSTICE Minister Mulambo Haimbe says the question as to whether former president Edgar Lungu is eligible to stand in 2026 is not decisively answered. Last Thursday, Constitutional Lawyer John Sangwa said Lungu was eligible to contest the 2026 general elections if he so wished. “Perhaps the most interesting issue is the idea, the language, he…...
Ndhlovu keeps faith as MUZA suffer home defeat
FC MUZA have suffered a devastating home defeat against Congo Brazzabille side Diables Noir in the CAF Confederations pre group stage. The Mazabuka side went down 2-1 yesterday in front of its fans in what was a must win encounter given the nature of intercontinental competions. However, MUZA coach Mathews Ndhlovu says it’s not over…...
