Batuke justifies monitoring CDF projects
UPND Secretary General Batuke Imenda says the people questioning in what capacity he is monitoring CDF projects across the country are not used to having a transparent and accountable government. And Imenda says according to his findings, a lot of people, especially the underprivileged, are now benefitting from CDF but it is frustrating that the…...
MPs should desist from promoting hate speech – Mulusa
GOVERNMENT Chief Whip Stafford Mulusa says members of parliament, especially those in the opposition, must not take advantage of government’s silence by promoting hate speech in the country. And Luena UPND member of parliament Mubita Anakoka says the resurgence of hate speech being perpetuated by some political players shows that they’ve run out of political…...
Indeed, UPND’s CDF is a game changer, but we need accountability
FORMER Bank of Zambia Governor Caleb Fundanga has heaped praise on the UPND government for the implementation of the Constituency Development Fund (CDF). In its first budget, the UPND government increased the CDF allocation from K1.6 million to a whooping K25.7 million. In the next budget, this allocation was increased from K25.7 million to K28.3…...
Sometimes I cry wondering why HH’s people have neglected him – Lusambo
FORMER Kabushi PF member of parliament Bowman Lusambo says all civil servants are PF, that’s why President Hakainde Hichilema is being embarrassed on a daily basis. And Lusambo says people in all government institutions update PF on what UPND plans. Meanwhile, Lusambo says those who think he is a joker should die if they want…...
Govt has released funds for new equipment at CDH – Kawana
Ministry Information Media Director and Spokesperson Thabo Kawana says government has released funds to buy new equipment for the Cancer Diseases Hospital. At a briefing, Tuesday, Kawana said government had also signed a US$16 million contract with Avic to build and equip a new cancer hospital in Ndola. “We’ve heard our peoples cry to do…...
Police nab ZCS officer for assault, malicious damage to property
POLICE in Nchelenge District have arrested a Zambia Correctional Service (ZCS) officer for assault, malicious damage to property and unlawful discharge of tear smoke canisters following a succession wrangle with his young brother. Saidi Waswa, of Kilwa island on Lake Mweru, is alleged to have committed the offences after his young brother was installed chief,…...
Zambia needs to de-criminalise abortion – Macha
ZAMBIA Association of Gynaecologists and Obstetricians (ZAGO) president Swebby Macha says abortions should not be criminalised in the country. On Sunday, Police in Lusaka arrested and charged a 20-year-old Evelyn Hone College student for abortion. The student was found in a weak state by her fellow students in her room after they discovered a foetus…...
ERB fines 5 energy companies for breaching licence conditions
THE Energy Regulation Board (ERB) has fined five energy companies a total of K180,000 for breaching various licence conditions, which include dispensing fuel in public service vehicles with passengers on board. ERB has fined Vivo Energy Limited K60,000, RUBiS Energy Zambia Limited K30,000, Total Energy Marketing Zambia Limited K30,000, Puma Energy Zambia PLC K30, 000…...
Uncle Limbani needs gastric bypass surgery: “dieting hasn’t worked for me”
A few weeks ago, we shared a story of how comedian Henry BJ Phiri, alias Uncle Limbani, promised fans that he would lose 30 kgs. I wish I was here to report that he was half way to meeting this target or some ‘ice cream and rainbows’ news like that, but I am not, well, […]
HH copied CDF idea from my book – KBF
ZAMBIA Must Prosper Leader Kelvin Bwalya Fube says the UPND will not manage to implement the updated CDF because the idea was not originally theirs. And Fube says just because he criticises President Hakainde Hichilema’s governance does not mean they are not friends. Speaking when he featured on Prime TV’s Oxygen of Democracy programme, Monday,…...
