Proflight procures parcel freighter jet
PROFLIGHT Zambia has announced the arrival of its Bombardier CRJ100 Parcel Freighter jet. In a statement, Monday, the company disclosed that it would add another passenger jet – the Bombardier CRJ200 which was expected to be delivered before mid-September by MOVE. “In a significant development for Proflight Zambia, the airline’s latest freighter jet made a…...
LCC police nab 2 illegal alcohol sellers at NIPA, Evelyn Hone
THE Lusaka City Council Police have arrested two alcohol traders located at the entrance of NIPA and Evelyn Hone College for illegally selling liquor. In a statement, Monday, LCC Public Relations Manager Chola Mwamba said the authority had intensified operations to curb the illegal sale of alcohol and other intoxicating substances near learning institutions. “The…...
Old time Man City: Football betting company 1xBet reveals 5 superstars who played for the world’s strongest club before the Abu Dhabi United Group
Even 15 years ago, no one could imagine that the modest neighbour of the great Manchester United would not only become a formidable force in England but also turn into the planet’s strongest club. Abu Dhabi United Group acquired the Citizens in August 2008. Football stars came to the club with great opportunities, and the […]
There’s so much govt is doing but only negatives are being heard – Kasanda
MINISTER of Information and Media Chushi Kasanda says there is so much which the UPND government is doing which is not being heard by citizens because only negative stories are being pushed. And Kasanda says her ministry has submitted the Access to Information (ATI) Bill to the Ministry of Justice for further processes before it’s…...
ZRA, FIC join forces to combat illicit financial flows
THE Zambia Revenue Authority (ZRA) and the Financial Intelligence Centre (FIC) have joined forces in a bid to combat illicit financial flows. Speaking when a team from FIC paid a courtesy call on him, ZRA Board Chairperson Dr Caleb Fundanga emphasised the need for ZRA and FIC to meet regularly in order to share information…...
Health Problems Versus Health Solutions: A Football Match On the Pitch: Who Wins?
As a result of being limited, humans are inundated with a deluge of needs, which must be doused, for them to lead a happy and healthy lives. As vertical and horizontal parameters of human needs go, the horizontal parameter is gargantuan; as such, the human needs demand the whole gamut of knowledge to be surmounted. […]
UPND a mosaic of inconsistency – Mpombo
FORMER defence minister George Mpombo says UPND is a bundle of contradictions and a mosaic of inconsistency. Last week, President Hakainde Hichilema launched a 10-day UPND activism exercise where party members were expected to provide assistance to vulnerable citizens. The Head of State has so far addressed public gatherings in Mandevu, Munali and Matero constituencies,…...
We need to broaden tax base – ZICA
THE Zambia Institute of Chartered Accountants (ZICA) says there is need to broaden the tax base in order to reduce pressure on the few companies in the formal sector. And ZICA says while debt restructuring means there’s some relief, that doesn’t mean the problem has gone away. Speaking when she featured on ZNBC’s Business Review,…...
Enhancing Community Participation and Consultation for an Effective Constituency Development Fund (CDF)
Introduction In the year 2023, Zambia saw an increase in the allocation of funds to the Constituency Development Fund (CDF), rising from ZMK 25.7 million per constituency in 2022 to an ZMK 28.3 million per constituency. Barely two years ago, CDF was pegged at ZMK 1.6 million per constituency. The substantial increase reveals the importance […]
FRA to pay cash for delivered maize
FOOD Reserve Agency Board Chairperson Kelvin Hambwezya says the agency has with immediate effect started paying cash to farmers upon delivery of their maize. In a statement, Friday, Hambwezya said this would enable the agency to protect farmers from making losses as they sold their crops. “In view of this year’s on-going crop marketing season…...
