I’ve lost interest in politics, politicians are now more motivated by their pockets – Patrick
LATE former president Levy Mwanawasa’s son, Patrick, says he has completely lost interest in politics as there is no inspiration from the current crop of politicians. And Patrick says he is not sure whether the new dawn government has people’s interests at heart because things do not seem like they will change. In an interview,…...
Govt congratulates Power, MUZA after continental victories
SPORTS Minister Elvis Nkandu has hailed CAF envoys Power Dynamos and FC MUZA, urging them to remain focused on reaching the group stages. And FAZ president Andrew Kamanga has saluted soccer fans for turning up in large numbers and rendering support to the two teams. In an interview after watching the FC MUZA game at…...
It’s criminal to have such poor roads with toll gates in between
THE UPND government has made progress towards the commencement of rehabilitation works and construction of the much-awaited Lusaka-Ndola dual carriageway. Contractor AVIC International, we are told, has moved on site to get started with reconstruction works. This development has elated many Zambians including the Truck Drivers Association (TDA) who are warning the Road Development Agency…...
We’ve not persecuted anyone under UPND govt – Mwiimbu
HOME Affairs and Internal Security Minister Jack Mwiimbu says he can proudly affirm that no individual has been persecuted in the last two years. And Mwiimbu says anyone who feels that certain laws are unfair should lobby for them to be amended. Commenting on how the UPND government has fared in the last two years…...
We need to establish why there’s too much tax evasion – EAZ
THE Economics Association of Zambia [EAZ] says there is need to interrogate the tax management system and administration to establish why there is low compliance and so much evasion. And EAZ president Isaac Ngoma says while the current mineral royalty tax may work, it needs to be re-looked once mining operations in the country are at…...
TIZ commends ZEMA for canceling Lower Zambezi National Park mining project
TRANSPARENCY International Zambia (TIZ) has commended the Zambia Environmental Management (ZEMA) for canceling the mining project by Mwembeshi Resource Limited in the Lower Zambezi National Park for non-compliance. In a statement, Monday, TIZ Executive Director Maurice Nyambe said the decision was a good example of ZEMA holding companies accountable to environmental regulations. “Transparency International Zambia…...
There’s a cost for speaking truth to power – Linda
CHAPTER One Foundation Executive Director Linda Kasonde says speaking truth to power comes at a cost. And Kasonde says many women choose not to take up leadership roles because they are socialised to be in the background. Meanwhile, Swedish Ambassador to Zambia Johan Hallenborg says both men and women should promote women to take up…...
LAZ condemns abuse of Public Order Act by new dawn govt
THE Law Association of Zambia (LAZ) says it is deeply saddened by the continued abuse of the Public Order Act under the new dawn government. Reacting to the recent incident in which police prevented the Patriotic Front from holding a rally on August 26, in a statement yesterday, LAZ president Lungisani Zulu said the association…...
11 gold scam suspects appear in court, as DPP asks court to deny them bail
THE six Zambian nationals and five Egyptians allegedly involved in the gold scandal yesterday appeared before the Lusaka Magistrates’ Court on an Espionage charge. Meanwhile, the court is today expected to rule on whether or not it has jurisdiction to accept the Director of Public Prosecution’s certificate in which he is urging the court to…...
EIZ suspends licence for collapsed Makeni building contractor
THE Engineering Institute of Zambia (EIZ) has disclosed that it has suspended the practicing licence for Stalwart Investments, the contractor of Chanda Mall in Makeni that collapsed whilst under construction. Last month, one person died while three others sustained injuries and were rushed to hospital after a two storey building they were constructing in Lusaka’s…...
