More people will slip into poverty – JCTR
JESUIT Centre for Theological Reflection (JCTR) Executive Director Fr Alex Muyebe says more people will slide into poverty this year due to drought. And Fr Muyebe says government should consider lowering income tax to help citizens in the labour force to increase their take home during this period of crisis. On Friday last week, Secretary…...
Kwacha rebounds again, closes at K25
THE Kwacha yesterday registered significant gains against major convertible currencies, with the buying rate closing at K25.5967 and the selling rate at K25.6467 against the US dollar, according to the Bank of Zambia (BOZ) market rates. In recent days, the Kwacha has been trading within the range of K26 to K27. According to BOZ rates…...
We’re in dialogue with govt to channel forfeited $24m back to KCM – Vedanta
VEDANTA Resources says its team is in dialogue with government to channel back the $24 million forfeited to the state from former provisional liquidator Milingo Lungu to KCM. According to a statement issued by Vedanta’s Corporate Communications Office, Monday, the company stated that it held a meeting with Mine Workers Unions and the Zambia Mine…...
All previous passport applications have been processed – Govt
HOME Affairs and Internal Security Minister Jack Mwiimbu has announced that all previous passport applications have been processed, printed and are now ready for individual applicants to collect. In a statement, Monday, Mwiimbu stated that there was currently no backlog at the Passport Office regarding the processing and production of passport booklets. “The Ministry of…...
Don’t dare us, IG warns PF
INSPECTOR General of Police Graphael Musamba has warned PF to desist from daring the police. On Friday, former PF secretary general Davies Mwila said the police should expect more walks from former president Edgar Lungu. But commenting on this in an interview, Monday, Musamba said the police would not fold their arms and condone civil…...
I didn’t say I’d never work with PF when I resigned – Kalaba
CITIZENS First leader Harry Kalaba says when he resigned from PF, he never stated that he would never work with the party even if they bring out something progressive. And Kalaba says the corruption under the PF was merely a piece of cake compared to that of the current administration, arguing that the UPND are…...
When you say 8 hours, it shouldn’t be 12, Chipoka tells Zesco
COMMERCE, Trade and Industry Minister Chipoka Mulenga says Zesco should be as committed to restoring power on time as they are when it comes to switching it off. And Mulenga says Konkola Copper Mines (KCM) is scheduled to hold some meetings with debtors, local contractors and suppliers on 24th and 30th May, 2024. Speaking when…...
Mapani hasn’t been fired, he has taken his annual leave – Zesco
ZESCO Board Chairperson Vickson Nc’ube has clarified that the utility company’s Managing Director, Victor Mapani, has not been fired or placed on forced leave but has simply taken his annual leave. Yesterday, social media was flooded with reports claiming that Mapani had been placed on forced leave, while some articles indicated that he had been…...
Lungu’s decision to walk through CBD was ill-advised – TIZ
TRANSPARENCY International Zambia (TI-Z) Executive Director Maurice Nyambe has urged former president Edgar Lungu to adopt an approach befitting of a former head of state when interacting with citizens. Commenting on Lungu’s decision to walk through the Lusaka’s Central Business District on Thursday when citizens mobbed him, Nyambe said Lungu’s decision to walk through CBD…...
NHCC cautions against risky stunts at Vic Falls for social media attention
THE National Heritage Conservation Commission (NHCC) has cautioned the general public intending to visit the Victoria Falls or any other waterfalls, against taking unnecessary risks based on social media stunt challenges. In a statement, NHCC Acting Information and Public Relations Manager Maxwell Zulu expressed concern over risky social media challenge posts showing Victoria Falls’ visitors…...