The unfairness of TV stations towards hearing impaired citizens: a call for consideration
For far too long, television stations have attempted to incorporate sign language interpreters onto their screens, but the effort has often fallen short of being truly inclusive. The size of the screen allocated to sign language interpreters is disproportionately small compared to the wide screen view intended for able-bodied individuals, and this inequality cannot be […]
Importance of regional customs unions in regional integration
Intra-African trade stood at 14.4% in 2020 as compared to 45% under the EU for the same period. The latest report by Afrexim Bank, on intra Africa trade states that trade is on the rise standing at USD 193.17 billion in 2022 which represents an increase of 18.6% from 2021’s figure of 13.4%. However, despite […]
Thabo Kawana’s humiliation of media owners: Part 1
IN any given country, the number of employees is higher than the number of employers. Naturally, this means that any story of purported poor conditions of service is likely to attract more sympathy from the majority of readers and condemnation towards the employers. This prejudice in the court of public opinion sets the narrative that…...
Zambia’s free education is not fully free – AFTRA SG
AFRICA Federation of Teaching Regulatory Authorities (AFTRA) Secretary General Dr Christian Addai-Poku says the free education policy in Zambia is not entirely free as parents still incur other costs like buying books and uniforms. In an interview on Monday, prior to the AFTRA conference held in Lusaka yesterday, Dr Addai-Poku said while government had taken…...
Court refuses to stay judgement ordering Chitotela to pay Azadi Investment K6.5m
The Economic and Financial Crimes Court, High Court Division, has dismissed former tourism minister Ronald Chitotela’s application to stay the execution of a judgement ordering him to pay Azadi Investment Limited K6.5 million. Chitotela wanted the court to stay the execution of the judgement pending hearing and determination of his application to vary the judgement…...
Judiciary, UTH employees get 5 years for child stealing
THE Lusaka Magistrates’ Court has convicted and sentenced a judiciary stores officer, Precious Nkunika and two UTH employees to five years simple imprisonment for child stealing. The court has also sentenced Nkunika’s mother, Grace Siska, to two years simple imprisonment for harbouring the child. However, Nelly Kasalo, 43, a nutrition demonstrator at the University Teaching…...
Mining firm sues ZRA for defamation, demands $5m compensation
A MINING firm, Mash Rock Mining Limited, has dragged the Zambia Revenue Authority (ZRA) to the Lusaka High Court, seeking compensatory damages totaling US$5,175,670 for the loss of business it suffered after the latter allegedly defamed it. The suit relates to ZRA’s article published on its official page titled, “ZRA unearths tax evasion scheme involving…...
JCTR explains “reduction” in cost of living
THE Jesuit Centre for Theological Reflection (JCTR) has explained that the impact of monthly fuel price changes does not reflect immediately in its cost of living computations, but rather in the subsequent months. Last week, JCTR disclosed that the cost of living for a family of five in Lusaka had reduced by K255.14 in April…...
NGOCC criticises manner in which ZNS dealt with Eagles mealie meal vendors
NGOCC Board Chairperson Grace Sinkamba has condemned the manner in which some Zambia National Service (ZNS) officers were confiscating Eagles’ mealie meal sold at exorbitant prices from traders, as seen in viral videos. In the past few days, videos have been circulating on various social media platforms showing some officials, including ZNS officers, confiscating ZNS’…...
Govt invites applications for winter, early maize cultivation
THE Ministry of Agriculture has called for applications for the cultivation and delivery of winter and early maize, to be planted by June 15, 2024 and October 31, 2024, receptively. In an invitation for applications, the Ministry’s Permanent Secretary, John Mulongoti, stated that the minimum quantity required for a farmer to be considered for contract…...