Wage increments should be aligned with high cost of living – ActionAid
ACTIONAID Zambia has called on the government to implement reforms aimed at mitigating the immediate effects of high inflation on citizens. The organisation has also proposed the need to align wage increments to at least match the high cost of living. Commenting on the recent increase in fuel pump prices and Zesco tariffs, ActionAid’s Interim…...
Booing is part of politics, but HH wasn’t booed at Heroes stadium – UPND
MINISTER of Youth, Sport, and Arts Elvis Nkandu says President Hakainde Hichilema was not booed by any residents at Heroes Stadium, stating that in this era, people can manipulate anything, including pictures. And UPND National Youth Chairperson Gilbert Liswaniso says booing is part of politics, remarking that if indeed the President was booed, which he…...
LWSC commences water rationing in Lsk
LUSAKA Water Supply and Sanitation Company (LWSC) Managing Director Jilly Chiyombwe has announced rationing of water supply in the province effective May 13, 2024 due to Zesco’s ongoing load management and the impacts of drought. At a press briefing, Monday, Chiyombwe said some areas might be rationed for more than eight hours while others would…...
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Enhancing beneficial ownership Implementation in Zambia – Part 1
Corporate entities play a key role in the economy through labour income and capital investments. However, Companies have been used to conduct illegal activities such as money laundering, corruption, tax evasion or environmental exploitation just to mention a few. Following this realisation, many African governments now demand disclosure of beneficial ownership information. One of the […]
Arrows are ABSA Champions
“I AM proud of this team. They have fought to be champions, and this trophy is for every fan for the support us out there,” were the words of Red Arrows coach Chisi Mbewe after edging Kabwe Warriors 2-1 to win the 2024 Absa Cup at the National Heroes Stadium. Goals from Ricky Banda and…...
Banda’s Pride edge Kundananji’s Bay
COPPER Queens captain Barbra Banda won a penalty that was converted by Adriana as Orlando Pride won 1-0 over Bay FC, extending their unbeaten streak to nine games and their winning streak to six. In the match that saw the World’s two expensive players, Banda and country mate Racheal Kundananji face each other, with Banda’s…...
Let us unite and resolve football wrangles through dialogue – HH
PRESIDENT Hakainde Hichilema has called on the football fraternity to unite and resolve challenges that arise amicably through dialogue. And the President has called on the corporate world to come on board and help introduce more football cups in the country. Speaking after watching the Absa Cup finals at the Heroes Stadium yesterday, the Head…...
We are under extreme poverty, lower income tax in revised budget
SECRETARY to the Treasury Felix Nkulukusa’s remarks on poverty during a Public Lecture at Copperbelt University highlights a sensitive issue that we must never get tired talking about. The topic of extreme poverty and income inequality in our country is one which we need to address now, especially as we grapple with survival under famine,…...
Lsk residents cheer HH, as others boo him at Heroes stadium
SCORES of Lusaka residents and soccer fans yesterday cheered President Hakainde Hichilema as he made a public appearance at the near capacity Heroes Stadium where he went to grace the ABSA cup final. Some pockets of fans, however, booed the Head of State and showed gestures of disapproval towards him as he made way towards…...