Police rebuffs M’membe’s calls for increased salaries
THE Zambia Police Service says Dr Fred M’membe should fight his own political battles without involving them, arguing that they would want their salaries raised but not in a manner that suits “desperate politicians”. The police high command was reacting to a statement by the Socialist Party leader who called for a review of police…...
Nabbed MoF PS was redeployed at Cabinet office – Govt
FINANCE Minister Dr Situmbeko Musokotwane has revealed that his Permanent Secretary Mukuli Chikuba was redeployed at the Cabinet office, and hasn’t been working for a long time now. Last week, ACC announced that it had charged Chikuba with multiple offences which include abuse of authority of office, willful failure to follow applicable procedure and theft…...
You’ll see stability in mealie meal prices – HH
PRESIDENT Hakainde Hichilema says government’s earlier decision to increase the maize price will hurt a little, but mealie meal prices will stabilise in a sustainable way as production increases. And President Hichilema has admitted that communication is one of the UPND government’s weak areas. Meanwhile, Anglican Archbishop Albert Chama has commended the new dawn administration…...
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Central PS’ remarks against doctors irk ZMA
THE Zambia Medical Association (ZMA) has expressed displeasure over Central Province PS Milner Mwanakampwe’s sentiments that some healthcare workers abandon work to offer services at private hospitals. On Tuesday, Mwanakampwe cautioned doctors whom he said had a tendency of drawing double salaries from both government and private hospitals while abandoning their public stations. He said…...
There were hardships even during PF but citizens could afford 2 meals a day – Mwila
FORMER PF secretary general Davies Mwila says although people were facing hardships even during PF’s time, they were at least able to afford mealie meal and have two meals a day. In an interview, Mwila said mealie meal was fetching between K110 and K115 when PF was in government, but the price has now doubled…....
Immigration apprehends over 500 in Lsk clean-up operation
THE Department of Immigration has apprehended over 500 persons of different nationalities in a clean-up operation that mainly targeted churches and aimed to rid Lusaka of illegal immigrants. In a statement, Sunday, Department of Immigration Public Relations Officer Namati Nshinka said the areas covered in the operation included Mandevu, Barlastone, Matero and Libala. “The Department…...
No govt would be happy with high cost of living – Nkoma
UPND member Noel Nkoma says no government takes pride in the high cost of living. And PF Information and Publicity Chairperson Raphael Nakacinda claims that some people who borrowed money from DBZ are from the UPND. Speaking when the duo featured on 5Fm’s Burning Issue, Thursday, Nkoma, who is also an economist, said the high…...
HH dates Israel
FOREIGN Affairs and International Cooperation Minister Stanley Kakubo has announced that President Hakainde Hichilema will undertake a State visit to Israel from July 31 to August 2, 2023, at the invitation of Israeli President Isaac Herzog. In a statement, Sunday, Kakubo said President Hichilema would be accompanied by First Lady, Mutinta. He said a key…...
Sometimes those in public office forget they work for the people – HH
PRESIDENT Hakainde Hichilema says it is unfortunate that those in public office sometimes forget that they work for the people. Speaking when he swore in Percy Chanda as High Commissioner designate to India and Winnie Chibesakaunda as Ambassador designate to Germany, Friday, the Head of State said those in public office should serve the people…...
