Economy isn’t Bally’s biggest struggle but how to fix dysfunctional govt system – Sacika
FORMER Secretary to the Cabinet Dr Sketchley Sacika has urged President Hakainde Hichilema to consider appointing a commission of inquiry to look into the operations of the civil service, parastatal organisations, and state-owned enterprises. Dr Sacika says in his view, the President’s biggest struggle is not the economy but how to fix the country’s dysfunctional…...
MEMOIRS OF A 35-YEAR-OLD RETIREE (EPISODE FIVE)
In retirement, never let projects run on remote control. Whether it is a farm or a business, you have to make sure that you are directly involved and see to it that the tasks are executed in accordance with the target. You should never rely on telephone calls or WhatsApp pictures as progress reports. The […]
Political parties should appoint their own ECZ officials – Kateka
NEW Heritage Party president Chishala Kateka says political parties should be allowed to nominate their own members to form part of ECZ in order to promote fairness in the electoral process. The Electoral Commission of Zambia (ECZ) recently disclosed that preparations for the 2026 general elections were underway and gaining momentum. In an interview, however,…...
I’m ready to be led by any opposition leader who can win us 2026 elections – Kalaba
CITIZENS First president Harry Kalaba says he’s ready to be led by any of the opposition leaders he will be in an alliance with as long as they have higher chances of winning elections in 2026. Recently, UPND Secretary General Batuke Imenda said it would be difficult for the opposition to unite because they all…...
Chipolopolo must ensure AFCON return – Kalaba
FORMER Chipolopolo and AFCON-winning midfielder Rainford Kalaba has encouraged the national team to be focused ahead of the Africa Cup of Nations ( AFCON) qualifier against Ivory Coast set for June 17 at Levy Mwanawasa Stadium in Ndola. Speaking in an interview, Thursday, Kalaba said it would be good to return to the AFCON to…...
Mung’andu angers Mwila: “these chaps should be kicked out”
DAVIES Mwila has questioned whether Chama South PF MP Davison Mung’andu was intoxicated when he encouraged the UPND government to continue on the same path taken in the corruption fight. Mwila says the PF should do something about the “indisciplined” members of parliament, arguing that the opposition party is better off remaining with few lawmakers…...
HH a vindictive President – KBF
ZAMBIA Must Prosper leader Kelvin Bwalya Fube says President Hakainde Hichilema has not forgiven PF for what they put him through and that is why he is seeking revenge by unleashing law enforcement agencies on them. In an interview, Wednesday, Fube said the country cannot heal when the Head of State and his praise singers…...
We’re in a police state, PF laments, as police detain Shakafuswa
POLICE in Lusaka yesterday detained Mandevu PF member of parliament Christopher Shakafuswa for allegedly inciting violence against police officers. But the Patriotic Front has lamented that the country is now in a police state, saying it’s only in Zambia where a member of parliament is handled in such kind of fashion. In a statement, Thursday,…...
A tribute to Yo Maps, Tionenji, Marky 2 and the Mpali Crew
ONE of Zambia’s biggest music stars Elton Mulenga, popularly known as Yo Maps has embarked on a journey to record the biggest music show by a local artiste. Tomorrow, Yo Maps will attempt to fill up Heroes Stadium for the launch of his latest album “Try Again”. This is not an easy feat. In fact,…...
Govt will no longer negotiate from a position of weakness – Kabuswe
MINES and Minerals Development Minister Paul Kabuswe says government will no longer negotiate with investors from a position of weakness. Speaking during the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between Zambia and the Republic of South Korea on sustainable Mining, Tuesday, Kabuswe said in the past, some investors have misbehaved by polluting rivers. “As…...
