Lungu meant well, he just needed to be more firm – Fr Chikoya
COUNCIL of Churches in Zambia General Secretary Fr Emmanuel Chikoya has wondered why the country is still experiencing cholera and load shedding when President Hakainde Hichilema promised that the two would be history when he’s elected into office. And Fr Chikoya says former president Edgar Lungu meant well for the country, but needed to be…...
Be mindful of promises you make, Milupi tells M’membe
UPND Alliance Chairperson Charles Milupi says there is nothing earth shattering about Socialist Party leader Fred M’membe’s pronouncement to declare Western Province as Barotseland, as any government of the day can do that. Milupi has, however, questioned whether Dr M’membe will actually win the general elections to fulfill his promise. On Friday, Dr M’membe said…...
We’ll continue talking of the past so that we don’t make same mistakes – Kabuswe
MINES Minister Paul Kabuswe says government will continue to talk about the past so that citizens know that Zambia needs a sober leader like President Hakainde Hichilema. And Kabuswe says according to recent research, about six million people are threatened with food insecurity due to drought. Meanwhile, Kabuswe has insisted that Mopani Copper Mines was…...
Accelerate operationalisation of ATI law, Lifuka urges govt
INTERNATIONAL Anti-Corruption Conference Council Chairperson Rueben Lifuka says countries with higher levels of corruption are less likely to sanction public officials for failing to adhere to existing rules. And Lifuka has urged the Zambian government to accelerate the operationalisation of the Access to Information law, saying “it’s good to have it, but it needs to…...
Christ’s resurrection doesn’t magically fix economy, it’s hard work – Archbishop Banda
LUSAKA Catholic Diocese Archbishop Alick Banda says Christ’s resurrection doesn’t magically fix the economy, but that it is transparency and hard work that brings out true results of an economy, which is reflected in foreign exchange rates. In addition, Archbishop Banda says the resurrection of Jesus Christ doesn’t end the tragedy of misfortunes like drought,…...
Verbatim: We allowed some traders to continue with Mukula trade after ban, Kapata tells court
Defence lawyer Emmanuel Kaluba cross-examines former lands minister Jean Kapata. Kaluba: So, you will agree with me that trade of Mukula continued even though there was a ban? Jean Kapata: Before the ban was done, as Cabinet we allowed the people that had licences to finish off with their licences but we were not issuing…...
Just honour your promises, no intimidation, Fr Mukosa tells govt, as police withdraw call-out
CATHOLIC priest Fr Chewe Mukosa says he was not intimidated by the police summon, emphasising that government should just honour its promises by reducing mealie meal to K50 and ending load shedding. Meanwhile, the Zambia Police Service has advised Fr Mukosa not to report to the Copperbelt Division for questioning, as per the call-out earlier…...
There’s high level of drug pilferage in health facilities, worries ZAMMSA
THE Zambia Medicines and Medical Supplies Agency (ZAMMSA) has acknowledged that there is a high level of drug pilferage in health facilities. And the agency says it is negatively impacted when people receive prescriptions in areas where drugs have been distributed. Speaking when he featured on Diamond TV, recently, ZAMMSA Senior Corporate Communications Manager Bradley…...
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Noel Nkoma named NRFA board chair
FINANCE and National Planning Minister Situmbeko Musokotwane has announced the appointment of Noel Nkoma as National Road Fund Agency (NRFA) Board Chairman, replacing Avet Hamuwele. Hamuwele and CEO Wallece Mumba were dismissed from their positions earlier this year. Dr Musokotwane had confirmed the pair’s departure from the Agency but insisted that they left on mutual…...