ZNS’ milling capacity can’t meet current countrywide demand – Lufuma
MINISTER of Defence Ambrose Lufuma says the milling capacity of the Zambia National Service (ZNS) cannot meet the current countrywide demand. Commenting on the concerns over the scarcity of ZNS’ Eagles mealie meal on the market, Lufuma said consumers tend to quickly purchase the product because it is the cheapest on the market. “The milling…...
Maybe 2026 is even far, a baby can be born before 9 months – Lungu
FORMER president Edgar Lungu says God knows that even 2026 may be too far before there can be a change of government, bragging that he can be as sly as a snake in political planning. Speaking at the Dunamis Miracles Centre, where United Kwacha Alliance (UKA) leaders were attending a special church prayer service yesterday,…...
Court commits Chawama woman accused of murdering hubby to High Court
THE Lusaka Magistrates’ Court has committed a 27-year-old woman of Lusaka’s Chawama compound to the High Court for trial in a matter where she is accused of stabbing her husband to death. Joyce Tembo is facing one count of murder. Particulars of the offence are that Tembo, on March 6, 2024, in Lusaka, murdered Frotia…...
Violence is no longer there, no one has been killed because of elections – UPND
UPND Secretary General Batuke Imenda says since the UPND government took office, the question of violence is no longer there. Meanwhile, Electoral Commission of Zambia (ECZ) Chairperson Mwangala Zaloumis says it’s the commission’s hope that future elections will be incident-free. Speaking during the ECZ engagement meeting, Friday, Imenda said since the UPND government took over…...
Embarking on Constitution reform before next elections will lead to disaster – Linda Kasonde
CHAPTER One Foundation Executive Director Linda Kasonde says it would be dangerous to advocate for the Constitution amendment before the next elections, as it would play into the hands of politicians who would want to ensure their own prolonged stay in office. And USA-based Zambian Constitutional Making Expert, Professor Muna Ndulo, says the language in…...
HH is not money to be loved by everybody – Minister
WATER Development and Sanitation Minister Mike Mposha says the UPND administration doesn’t expect all 20 million Zambians to love President Hakainde Hichilema, arguing that only money is loved by everyone. In an interview, Mposha said there are people who will never agree with President Hichilema, no matter what he does, and that is normal. “President…...
IBA plans to strike balance between freedom, responsibility – Muleya
INDEPENDENT Broadcasting Authority (IBA) Director General (DG) Guntila Muleya says the authority plans to implement regulatory frameworks that strike a balance between freedom and responsibility. Muleya says he is aware that some challenges and opportunities lie ahead but says he is committed to fostering collaborative relationships with all stakeholders to work towards creating an enabling…...
NAQEZ demands roadmap for the upgrade of teachers’ salaries
THE National Action for Quality Education in Zambia (NAQEZ) has urged government to provide a roadmap with a timeframe for upgrading salary scales for teachers who have attained higher qualifications. In a statement, Saturday, NAQEZ Executive Director Aaron Chansa lamented that despite the presidential directive, teachers continue to receive salaries that do not reflect their…...
Zambia-China relations have stood the test of time – VJ
VETERAN politician Vernon Mwaanga says it is indisputable that Zambia-China relations have stood the test of time and acknowledges China’s support in Zambia’s struggle for independence. In a statement, Sunday, Mwaanga recounted that a day after Zambia gained independence on October 24, 1964, the two countries established diplomatic relations and pledged to work tirelessly to…...
Control the police, stop continued abuse of citizens’ liberties, LAZ implores Mwiimbu
THE Law Association of Zambia (LAZ) has urged Minister of Home Affairs Jack Mwiimbu to curtail the continued abuse of citizens’ rights and liberties by the police. The association has condemned the recent incident involving a police officer in Kabwe, who stormed Catholic Bishop Clement Mulenga’s office and attempted to stop a courtesy call by…...