Thoughts on Democracy and the African Electoral System
ZAMBIA is in few days expected to co-host the Summit for Democracy and quite a number of lessons are expected to be learnt. Since, the major discussions of the summit will focus on democracy, it is important to realize that not all spheres of democracy that the United States (US) has adopted would be suitable […]
Follow democracy summit closely to debunk false narratives – Haimbe
JUSTICE Minister Mulambo Haimbe has urged the public to follow the democracy summit closely in order to debunk false narratives. And Haimbe says Lumezi Independent member of parliament Munir Zulu’s arrest will not affect the summit, arguing that laws can’t be suspended just because of a summit. Addressing the media, Tuesday, Haimbe said the summit…...
IMF commends Zambia’s progress on supported programme
THE International Monetary Fund says Zambia is making “promising progress” on delivering on its commitments under the IMF-supported program. And IMF has urged Zambia’s official creditors to move forward and reach an agreement on debt treatment in line with the financing assurances which they provided in July, 2022. According to a statement by Brand Line…...
Lubinda, Chilangwa, Nakacinda, Chama’s whereabouts are unknown, Miles tells court
PF PRESIDENTIAL aspirant Miles Sampa has told the Lusaka High Court that Given Lubinda, Nickson Chilangwa, Raphael Nakacinda and Davies Chama have been evading service of court documents. This is in a matter in which Sampa commenced contempt of court proceedings against four senior party officials for allegedly masquerading as PF leaders. However, according to…...
Gulfstream should not be sold for political reasons
THE UPND government has insisted on selling the Gulfstream G650 presidential jet simply because they promised to do so during their campaigns. When giving an update on the intended sale, Defence Minister Ambrose Lufuma said the government was waiting to receive a “good” offer for the plane which gobbled a reported $193 million when it…...
Chipolopolo are back on track – Mwila
VETERAN coach Fred Mwila says the back-to-back AFCON qualifier victories over Lesotho have awoken a strong spirit of unity amongst Zambians as qualification hopes for the Ivory Coast 2023 AFCON look very bright. Speaking in an interview, Tuesday, Mwila said the technical bench and FAZ should immediately get down to work around the clock on…...
Angola to recruit specialised health personnel, nutritionists from Zambia
ZAMBIA and Angola have signed a memorandum of understanding on the recruitment of health workers. The MOU will see Angola, through its Ministry of Health, recruiting or importing specialised health personnel and nutritionists from Zambia to serve in that country, especially in the border areas. Speaking when she paid a courtesy call on her Zambian…...
Nkandu joins Fashion sympathisers after player complains of poor treatment
SPORTS Minister Elvis Nkandu has led hundreds of Zambians in rallying behind Chipolopolo striker Fashion Sakala after the player received backlash from a section of fans that called him selfish during the AFCON qualifiers against Lesotho. The Glasgow Rangers forward took to social media to register his displeasure on the hatred and insults he has…...
TAZAMA pipeline won’t trigger immediate diesel price reduction – OMCAZ
OIL Marketing Companies Association of Zambia (OMCAZ) president Kafula Mubanga says it will take a while for the TAZAMA pipeline to have a big impact on diesel prices. Mubanga however expects diesel pump prices to reduce by K2 to K3 once the Energy Regulation Board announces the latest pump price reviews this Friday. Meanwhile, he…...
Trade Kings donates educational materials worth K68,000 to Girl’s Kick
Trade Kings Foundation has donated educational materials such as textbooks and dignity packs worth K68,000 to the Girls Kick project in Lusaka’s Chibolya compound. Speaking at the event, Tuesday, Trade Kings Group Manager for Public Relations Bridget Kambobe said the Foundation believed that education was an important transformational tool which would positively impact both the […]
