I’m not a tribalist, says Munir as cops nab him for hate speech
POLICE have arrested APNAC Secretary General Munir Zulu for expressing hatred and contempt for persons because of tribe, or place of origin. But Zulu has denied the allegations, saying he does not hate the people of Bweengwa but only hates poverty. Meanwhile, PF Chairperson for Legal Affairs George Chisanga says Zulu’s arrest is continuous intimidation…...
Our creditors are complaining that they’re being asked to be too generous – Musokotwane
FINANCE and National Planning Minister Dr Situmbeko Musokotwane says Zambia’s creditors under the common framework are complaining that they are being asked to provide too many incentives towards the country’s debt. In an interview, Monday, Dr Musokotwane said the creditors were asking for adjustments and for them not to be forced to write off very…...
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Diamond TV expands its reach in Southern Africa
DIAMOND TV Chief Visionary Officer Costa Mwansa has announced the expansion of the television station’s reach into Southern Africa. And MultiChoice Zambia Managing Director Leah Kooma said the expansion of Diamond TV will help market Zambia to the Southern African region. In a statement, Tuesday, Mwansa said the expansion meant subscribers would now access Diamond […]
We’re also disappointed that Kuomboka was cancelled, sponsors will be refunded – organising committee
LUSAKA Kuomboka Kufuluhela Committee Chairperson Irene Muyenga says the committee will be refunding the companies and individuals that contributed funds towards the successful holding of this year’s ceremony following its cancellation. On Friday, the Barotse Royal Establishment (BRE) announced the cancellation of the 2023 Kuomboka ceremony and attributed the development to insufficient water levels as…...
People no longer insult the Presidency since abolishment of criminal defamation law – Chipoka
COMMERCE, Trade and Industry Minister Chipoka Mulenga says people have stopped insulting the Presidency ever since criminal defamation of the President law was abolished. In an interview, Thursday, Mulenga said President Hakainde Hichilema decided to do away with the said law so that the public could see how immoral those who insulted the Presidency were…....
Frank Tayali informs court about his intention to seek default judgement against state
TRANSPORT and Logistics Minister Frank Tayali has notified the Lusaka High Court that he intends to apply for a judgement in default of appearance and defence against the state in his suit. This is the matter in which Tayali sued the State demanding damages for aggravated assault following an incident which occured in 2020. Tayali…...
It’s irresponsible for opposition to articulate their own foreign policy – Milupi
INFRASTRUCTURE, Housing and Urban Development Minister Charles Milupi says it’s irresponsible for the opposition to articulate their own foreign policy. And Milupi says former president Edgar Lungu was invited to attend the Summit for Democracy but opted to shun the event. On Sunday, Leader of the Opposition in Parliament Brian Mundubile said it was a…...
Misinformation a major threat to election credibility – ECZ
ELECTORAL Commission of Zambia Chairperson Mwangala Zaloumis says misinformation during polls is a threat to credible elections. And Zaloumis says she does not want the electoral violence that characterised the 2021 general elections to reoccur as it will put the Commission in a difficult position. Speaking on ZNBC’s “Sunday Interview”, Zaloumis said the ECZ was…...
Govt reduces fees at PACRA, CCPC
COMMERCE, Trade and Industry Minister Chipoka Mulenga has announced the reduction of selected fees at PACRA and CCPC, which he says was necessitated by government’s commitment to ensuring a conducive business environment. Government has reduced and amended fees that are charged for selected services under the various Acts of Parliament, which include; Companies Act No…....
