I wish we took office after Mwanawasa, Zambia would be different – HH
PRESIDENT Hakainde Hichilema says sometimes, he wishes UPND took office immediately after late president Levy Mwanawasa because Zambia would have been in a different situation. And President Hichilema says Zambia’s economy would have grown to 5.5 percent this year had it not have been for the drought situation. Meanwhile, House of Chiefs Provincial Chairperson Chief…...
DPP appeals against Lubinda’s acquittal
THE Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP) has appealed to the High Court against the Lusaka Magistrates’ Court’s decision to acquit PF faction vice-president Given Lubinda of four counts of being in possession of property suspected of being proceeds of crime. In a notice of appeal, DPP Gilbert Phiri argued that the Magistrates’ Court, in acquitting…...
I made K10.1m from K15,000 capital in 2 years, former Intercity PF cadre tells court
FORMER Intercity PF cadre Francis Muchemwa has told the Lusaka Magistrates’ Court that with a nominal capital of K15,000, he made K10.1 million in two years. And Muchemwa has told the court that at the time he was running his cross-border business, he did not have a passport. Meanwhile, Muchemwa told the court that he…...
Journalists aren’t entirely free – FPI
FREE Press Initiative (FPI) founder Joan Chirwa says journalists are not entirely free due to some laws which inhibit press freedom in the country. And Chirwa says this year’s Press Freedom Day theme, “A Press for the Planet: Journalism in the Face of the Environmental Crisis”, challenges journalists to amplify stories on climate change, bio…...
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NHIMA suspends accreditation of private health facilities
THE National Health Insurance Management Authority (NHIMA) has announced the immediate suspension of accreditation of private health care providers wishing to start providing NHIMA services to the public. In a notice issued, Thursday, NHIMA Head of Public Relations King Syachika clarified that the suspension would not affect private health care providers that were already providing…...
We never received tusaka twandalama during PF – Chief Kopa
SENIOR Chief Kopa of the Bisa people in Muchinga Province says chiefs never received “tusaka twandalama (sacks of money)” during the PF administration but only appreciation, just like under the current administration. During his meeting with 11 Muchinga Province Chiefs in Chinsali on Monday, President Hakainde Hichilema said the UPND government’s culture was different from…...
Labour day
It’s important for Arrows to remain focused as we chase a double – Mbewe
RED Arrows Coach Chisi Mbewe says his team needs to focus to win the MTN Super League and Absa Cup double. Mbewe says it will be an honour to guide the Zambia Air Force (ZAF) sponsored side to a double this season. With four games before the close of the season, Arrows lead the league…...
Govt has intervened to resolve FAZ wrangles – PS
THE Ministry of Sports says it has intervened in an attempt to resolve conflicts at Football House. Ministry of Sports Permanent Secretary, Kangwa Chileshe, says government will soon make an announcement on the outcome of its intervention. Football House had its Annual General Meeting halted by the Lusaka High Court after banned football administrator Damiano…...