We’re optimistic open access will lead to 7% reduction in diesel prices – Govt
TAZAMA Pipeline Managing Director Davison Thawethe says the discharging of the first diesel under the Open Access Framework into TAZAMA has commenced. And Ministry of Energy Permanent Secretary for Technical Services Peter Mumba has expressed optimism that the Open Access Framework will reduce the price of diesel. Speaking during the inspection of the offloading process,…...
Man commits suicide after spending 13 years in prison
A GWEMBE man, identified as Evans Malambo, who was released from prison late last year where he served 13 years, has committed suicide by hanging himself from a tree using a wire. His uncle, Steven Malambo, 60, told Gwembe police that his nephew’s behaviour had changed and he would unnecessarily beat drums, sing and sometimes…...
Munir gets 1 year for defaming Musokotwane and others
LUSAKA Chief Resident Magistrate Davies Chibwili yesterday sentenced Lumezi Independent MP Munir Zulu to 12 months imprisonment with hard labour in a matter he was charged with libel. Zulu was accused of making defamatory remarks against Finance Minister Situmbeko Musokotwane, his Infrastructure counterpart Charles Milupi and RDA Board Chairperson Mulchand Kuntawala. Zulu was facing three…...
Gwembe woman dies after taking ‘holy water’ given by prophet for infertility
A WOMAN from Gwembe has died after taking ‘holy water and anointing oil’ provided by a man who claimed to be a prophet of God, to treat her infertility. Southern Province Police Commanding Officer Auxensio Daka confirmed the incident, stating that Gwembe Police Station was alerted on Sunday, April 6, by George Cheelo, aged 71,…...
Poverty still a critical global challenge – Mutti
SPEAKER of the National Assembly Nelly Mutti says poverty remains a critical global challenge, despite the notable progress made under the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). And Speaker Mutti has urged Parliaments to be proactive in addressing emerging social issues. Speaking during a general debate on Parliamentary Action for Social Development and Justice at the 150th…...
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Clerk of the National Assembly dies
CLERK of the National Assembly, Roy Ngulube, has passed away after a short illness. Ngulube died in Uzbekistan this evening, where he was part of Speaker Nelly Mutti’s delegation to the 150th Inter-Parliamentary Union General Assembly. According to a statement issued by Deputy Clerk (Administration) Loveness Mayaka, Ngulube died at 20:35hrs, Uzbekistan time. “The Speaker…...
US Foreign Aid Reduction: What Does This Mean for Zambia’s Health Sector? – Part 2
Last week’s piece reflected on how the reduction in U.S. foreign aid—especially health funding through mechanisms such as USAID and PEPFAR—has exposed Zambia’s long-standing dependence on donor support to deliver essential health services. From HIV/AIDS treatment to maternal and child health, these programmes have relied heavily on external financing for years. With the sudden withdrawal […]
You have to undergo capacity building to get CEEC loans – PS
GOVERNMENT has announced that it is now mandatory for everyone who wants to access loans from the Citizens Economic Empowerment Commission (CEEC) to undergo capacity building training with Kaizen Institute of Zambia. And Small and Medium Enterprise Development Permanent Secretary Subeta Mutelo says the government is now moving into Southern, Central and Muchinga provinces to…...
Govt must hold convention on constitutional amendment – FODEP
FOUNDATION for Democratic Process (FODEP) Justice and Human Rights Activist Able Muyembe has urged government to hold a constitutional convention process before amending the Constitution. In a recent interview, Muyembe said holding a constitutional convention would be a credible process that would be consultative. “The perspective that we have seen on going is that I…...
