Gulfstream arrests are mere persecution – Chama
FORMER Defence minister Davies Chama says those who are being arrested on corruption allegations relating to the Gulfstream are being persecuted, arguing that procurement is now becoming a criminal activity. And Chama says he is not worried about being arrested because he is sure he did nothing wrong. This week, the Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) announced…...
Pick up calls from your people, there’s been outcry, Speaker tells MPs
SPEAKER Nelly Mutti has launched the 2022-2026 National Assembly Strategic Plan which aims to help the institution execute its mandate in an effective and efficient manner. And Speaker Mutti has reminded members of parliament to pick up calls from their constituents because there has been public outcry. Speaking during the launch, Speaker Mutti said the…...
World Bank appoints Zambian VEEP
WORLD Bank Group President David Malpass has announced the appointment of Samuel Munzele Maimbo as Vice President, Budget, Performance Review and Strategic Planning (BPS) effective July 1, 2023. In a statement, Wednesday, Malpass said in this position, Maimbo would be responsible for aligning the World Bank’s budget with its strategic priorities, financial sustainability objectives, efficiency…...
Govt explains PDU functions
INFRASTRUCTURE, Housing and Urban Development Minister Charles Milupi says the Presidential Delivery Unit will not just look at government projects but other varieties of government pronouncements. And Chief Government Spokesperson Chushi Kasanda says there is no duplication of roles which could result in a tug of war with the establishment of the Presidential Delivery Unit…....
Zambia has committed to restore 2m hectares of forests by 2030 – Govt
GOVERNMENT says the country has committed to restore 2 million hectares of forests by the year 2030. And Green Economy and Environment Minister Collins Nzovu says during the previous regime, only individuals connected to the corridors of power were benefiting from forestry products such as timber. He says it is for this reason that government…...
Spend less time on gambling, work hard – HH
PRESIDENT Hakainde Hichilema has pleaded with youths to desist from spending more time on gambling, rather than working hard. And President Hichilema says the country has a lot to learn from China in terms of how that country improved the lives of its people. Meanwhile, Chinese Ambassador to Zambia Du Xiaohui says China will continue…...
The Yango Tango
Cab drivers under the Yango taxi hailing app have protested against what they say is “slave” income due to fares that are too cheap. Are their complaints reasonable or is it the usual case of lazy Zambians wanting to reap without sowing much? The cab drivers are unfortunately presenting a very distorted one-sided story that […]
We’re waiting for verdict on Auditor General before making any comment – ZICA
THE Zambia Institute of Chartered Accountants (ZICA) says it is awaiting the final verdict from investigative wings on Auditor General Dr Dick Sichembe’s arrest before making any comment. In a statement, Wednesday, ZICA Chief Executive Officer Anthony Bwembya said once the outcomes of the case were known and legally concluded, the institute would issue a…...
Zambia has failed to deliver on democracy, claims PF
PF vice-president Given Lubinda has wondered why the country was chosen to co-host the democracy summit, claiming that it has failed to deliver on democracy. During a media briefing, Wednesday, Lubinda said the rule of law was under assault because law enforcement agencies had been turned into weapons against citizens. “As you may all be…...
I’ll sue Munir – Milupi
INFRASTRUCTURE, Housing and Urban Development Minister Charles Milupi says he is putting together a legal team to challenge APNAC Secretary General Munir Zulu’s corruption allegations in court. And Finance and National Planning counterpart Dr Situmbeko Musokotwane has also denied Zulu’s allegations. Meanwhile, the Anti Corruption Commission (ACC) has refuted Zulu’s claims that it is investigating…...
