HH still a boy in politics – Wynter
ECONOMIC Front leader Wynter Kabimba says President Hakainde Hichilema thought presidency was kindergarten and now he realises that it a job for men while he is still a boy in politics. Speaking when he featured on 5FM Radio’s The Burning Issue, Tuesday, Kabimba said President Hichilema always tried to paint a rosy picture of the…...
We’re reviewing EFF’s dossier to see if it has factual information – ACC
THE Anti-Corruption Commission says it is still reviewing the alleged corruption dossier submitted by EFF leader Kasonde Mwenda to see whether it can be investigated. Mwenda recently presented a dossier to the Commission allegedly containing details of corrupt practices in the procurement of farming inputs under the new dawn government for the 2021/2022 and 2022/2023…...
Parley Committee hears how Mbala Municipal Council borrowed over K2m without treasury authority
MBALA Municipal Council acting Town Clerk Laura Munkanta has admitted that the Council did not seek treasury authority to borrow K2,179,000 from the equalisation fund in order to pay salaries. And Council Chief Internal Auditor Francis Mukosha says he did not advise the Council management against borrowing from the equalisation fund. Meanwhile, Nakonde PF member…...
DPP enters nolle in Mumbi Phiri’s favour
THE Director of Public Prosecutions has entered a nolle prosequi in favour of former PF deputy secretary general Mumbi Phiri in the case in which she was jointly charged with former president Edgar Lungu’s barber Shebby Chilekwa with murder. Phiri and Chilekwa were alleged to have, jointly and whilst acting together, murdered Lawrence Banda on…...
I hope UPND are now appreciating importance of Presidential trips – Kang’ombe
KAMFINSA PF member of parliament Christopher Kang’ombe says the UPND should admit that they never understood the importance of bilateral engagements between Heads of State when they criticised former president Edgar Lungu’s every trip. Commenting on President Hakainde Hichilema’s three-day state visit to Mozambique, Kang’ombe hoped that the ruling party was now appreciating the importance…...
Acting PF leaders want to impose president on us – Miles
PF presidential candidate Miles Sampa says acting party leaders are making all sorts of excuses on why the convention cannot be held so that they can impose their preferred candidate on the people. And Sampa says the longer PF takes to hold a convention, the weaker it’ll become. Meanwhile, Sampa says PF Chairperson for Information…...
MUZA, Trident coaches discuss ABSA Cup semis
MUZA Coach Lameck Banda and his Trident counterpart Israel Mwanza each believe that it will be their ABSA Cup moment when they clash next Sunday in the semi-finals at Arthur Davies Stadium in Kitwe. ABSA Cup debutants Trident hope to emulate Napsa Stars’ fairy tale run last season where they won a ‘promotion double’ while…...
Zambia urges countries to allocate resources to statistical activities
FINANCE and National Planning Minister Dr Situmbeko Musokotwane has implored countries across the globe to allocate some resources to statistical activities during every budget cycle to enable effective monitoring and evaluation of development activities. Speaking when he opened the joint 19th International Association for Official Statistics (IAOS) Conference and 3rd International Statistical Institute Regional Statistics…...
Zambia to host African Draught Championship
ZAMBIA has been granted hosting rights for African Draught Championship set to run from July 8 to 15 by the international mother body. The African Draughts Championships will attract participation from 16 countries of which 10 are African countries while six are from Europe. Zambia Draught Federation (ZDF) General Secretary Raphael Phiri confirmed the development…...
HH should have appointed more judges from within Judiciary – JAWUZ
JUDICIARY And Allied Workers Union of Zambia (JAWUZ) president Peter Mwale says 80 per cent of the next batch of judges that President Hakainde Hichilema will consider appointing should come from within the Judiciary. Mwale, however, urged the recently sworn-in judges to be unbiased in the execution of their duties and ensure speedy justice for…...
