Infantino dates Zambia
FIFA President Gianni Infantino is in Lusaka for a two day visit after arriving at the Kenneth Kaunda International Airport last evening. The FIFA chief will take part in the commemoration of Zambia’s fallen heroes, the KK11 who died in a plan crash on the coast of Gabon in 1993. Speaking to journalists upon his…...
Workshops are big money spinners for civil servants
SECRETARY to the Cabinet Patrick Kangwa says with immediate effect, civil servants will no longer be expected to travel around for workshops, as their training sessions will now be expected to be done within government buildings. Although we know that this directive will be defied immediately, starting this coming weekend, we wish to commend Mr…...
I want Jay Jay prosecuted so that he can give evidence against me, Hamasaka tells IG
STATE House Chief Communications Specialist Clayson Hamasaka has filed a criminal defamation complaint with Inspector General of Police Graphael Musamba against Emmanuel Jay Banda. Hamasaka wants Musamba to take action against Banda’s claims that he was among the people who abducted him, describing the accusation as false. Meanwhile, Police Spokesperson Rae Hamoonga has acknowledged receipt…...
Jay Jay sues Ngoma, Hamasaka, Mwiinde, demands damages for torture
EMMANUEL Jay Banda has sued Levy Ngoma, Clayson Hamasaka, Trevor Mwiinde and the state in the Lusaka High Court, seeking damages for his abduction. The Petauke Independent MP wants a declaration that the alleged torture by Ngoma, Hamasaka and Mwiinde such as inflicting pain with a plank and a cable, pulling his tongue with a…...
Mposha, Nzovu exchange notes
NEWLY appointed Green Economy and Environment Minister Mike Mposha and his counterpart from Water Development and Sanitation, Collins Nzovu, bid farewell to their teammates on Tuesday as they take up new roles following their transfer. Mposha previously served as Water Development and Sanitation Minister, while Nzovu served as Minister of Green Economy and Environment before…...
We delay to restore electricity due to unforeseen circumstances like a tyre puncture – Zesco
ZESCO Managing Director Victor Mapani has explained that sometimes Zesco delays to restore electricity on time due unforeseen circumstances such as a tyre puncture. And Mapani says Zesco’s loss of $300 million due to load shedding will affect the company’s ability to service its debt. Meanwhile, Energy Minister Peter Kapala says government has disengaged from…...
It’s our hope that HH wins in 2026, he wants to double the GDP – PDU
PRESIDENT Hakainde Hichilema would like to double the country’s GDP, hopefully he can get a second term into 2031, says Presidential Delivery Unit Project Delivery Officer Cuthbert Munankwenka. And PDU Manager for Efficient Value Chains Jones Shimbela says the unit plays an advisory role to the public service, but in a “prioritised manner”. Speaking when…...
UPND drifting to PF times of cadreism, police unprofessionalism – GEARS
GEARS Initiative Zambia Executive Director Patrick Kaumba says it is worrying that the country is drifting back to the PF times of cadreism and selective application of the law. Kaumba says the police command should be changed so that other people take up the responsibility of bringing professionalism in the service. Kaumba had recently lauded…...
We’ve agreed to conclude with Vedanta by June 30, so KCM can start producing – Govt
MINES and Minerals Development Minister Paul Kabuswe says government has agreed to resolve all negotiations with Vedanta by June 30 to facilitate for the full operation of KCM. And Kabuswe says the return of former president Edgar Lungu to active politics has caused the country to be in disarray. Speaking when he featured on Prime…...
Rallies a fundamental component of democracy – Nunas
RALLIES and peaceful demonstrations are a fundamental component of any democracy, says outgoing Canadian High Commissioner Kyle Nunas. High Commissioner Nunas also says it’s important to take the fight against corruption seriously because the vice tends to distort commerce and meaningful participation in the civic realm in many countries. And High Commissioner Nunas says he…...