UPND has focused on corruption fight, neglecting economy – Haabazoka
ECONOMIST Dr Lubinda Haabazooka says if he had money, he would rather invest it in China than keep it in the country. Dr Haabazoka says the UPND government has concentrated on the fight against corruption and debt restructuring, neglecting the economic front. He also says the Bank of Zambia (BoZ) has not been effective in…...
NHIMA is a blank cheque for private hospitals
THERE is trouble at the National Health Insurance Management Authority (NHIMA)! On Tuesday, the authority announced changes to its benefit package, among them the exclusion of dental services and spectacles. Two days later, Minister of Health Sylvia Masebo revealed that the public medical scheme had depleted its bank accounts. This was followed by another announcement…...
I pray we become problem solvers, not fighters – Fr Simpasa
CATHOLIC priest Fr Andrew Simpasa says he prays that Zambians become problem solvers as opposed to just fighting one another while other countries are making headways technological wise. Giving a homily during former finance minister Alexander Chikwanda’s memorial church service, the St Ignatius Parish Priest cautioned Zambians against building a country of angry people. “I…...
ERB must explain electricity tariffs increase given claim that govt wasn’t aware – TIZ
TRANSPARENCY International Zambia (T-IZ) says the Energy Regulation Board must explain how the decision to increase electricity tariffs was reached, given its implications on citizens, coupled by the allegation that government was unaware. And TI-Z says ERB must give the public assurance that the decision to send its Director General, Yohane Mukabe on forced leave…...
Parley signs MoU with former MPs to enhance their welfare and collaboration
THE National Assembly of Zambia has entered into an agreement with former MPs aimed at enhancing the welfare of previous lawmakers and providing a platform for their involvement in improving democratic processes. The National Assembly officially entered into the agreement on Friday last week, with the Association of Former Parliamentarians (FPAZ) headed by former PF…...
I regret campaigning for Lungu in 2016 – Kavindele
FORMER vice-president Enock Kavindele says President Hakainde Hichilema won’t lose the 2026 polls because his promise of taking development to all parts of Zambia is highly regarded and appreciated by the people. And Kavindele says he regrets campaigning for former president Edgar Lungu in 2016, whom he says lacked the qualities of a head of…...
Media owners bemoan lack of govt advertising support, high business costs
THE Media Owners Association of Zambia (MOAZ) has expressed concern that many media houses are struggling to secure advertising revenue from government agencies. And the association says government’s failure to effectively implement the Access to Information Law by issuing the necessary statutory instrument means that citizens cannot benefit from it. In a statement, Friday, MOAZ…...
We may increase load shedding hours sooner than anticipated – Zesco
ZESCO Limited says some parts of the country are experiencing more than eight hours of load shedding due to high power usage by customers, which is putting more strain on the national grid. And the utility company says it has not yet extended load shedding beyond the current eight hours, but it may do so…...
Nothing wrong with NAPSA investing in Lsk-Ndola road – Musokotwane
FINANCE and National Planning Minister Situmbeko Musokotwane says there is nothing strange about NAPSA financing the Lusaka-Ndola dual carriageway. Dr Musokotwane says if the concessionaire, Macro-Oceans Investment Limited, had sourced funds from foreign financing institutions, the profits to be realised from the road project would have been externalised. Speaking during a News Diggers organised Public…...
Forestry officers still issuing charcoal permits will be disciplined – Nzovu
GREEN Economy and Environment Minister Collins Nzovu has directed the Director of Forestry to discipline the officers who are still issuing permits for charcoal production despite the ban being in effect. And Nzovu has insisted that Zambians should use gas for cooking instead of charcoal, stating that it is cheaper now, as long as it…...