Some sections of the church were infiltrated by politicians – Mweetwa
CHIEF Government Spokesperson Cornelius Mweetwa says government won’t be in a hurry to respond to sentiments from the clergy because some sections of the church were infiltrated by politicians in the past. And Mweetwa says President Hakainde Hichilema has booked himself a ticket for another five years because of his unprecedented performance. Speaking when he…...
Hybrid moves to boost poultry production in rural areas
HYBRID Poultry Farm Zambia (HPF) Limited has officially launched African Poultry Multiplication Initiative (APMI) in partnership with World Poultry Foundation (WPF) which is aimed at training and providing technical know-how on poultry management in the rural communities where there are dwindling numbers of poultry. And HPF Chief Operating Officer Aaron Banda says in the initial…...
It won’t help UPND to obstruct registration of UKA – Lifuka
GOVERNANCE activist Reuben Lifuka says it will not help the ruling party to make it difficult for the United Kwacha Alliance (UKA) or any political movement to be registered as a political party. And Lifuka says local government institutions need to strengthen their integrity committees, owing to the increased resources being handled through Constituency Development…...
Massbreeds petitions court to release seized FAW truck in Muchemwa’s forfeiture case
MASSBREEDS Investments Zambia Limited has petitioned the Economic and Financial Crimes Court to order the release of a FAW truck back to it. This request comes amidst a case in which the Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) has brought former Intercity PF cadre Francis Muchemwa to Court, seeking an order for the forfeiture of his properties suspected…...
State opposes Esther’s application to stay matter in which her flats face forfeiture
THE State has opposed an application by former first lady Esther Lungu to stay proceedings in a matter in which Director of Public Prosecutions Gilbert Phiri has asked the Economic and Financial Crimes Court (EFCC) to forfeit 15 double storey flats worth K24 million to the state because they are tainted properties. When the matter…...
Govt lost $20m due to upfront pricing of fuel, reveals AG
THE Auditor General’s Special Report on the procurement of petroleum products from 2019 to 2021 has revealed that in 2020, government made losses amounting to US$20,978,814 by engaging in a “questionable” upfront pricing with a company for the supply of fuel. And the Report revealed that the Ministry of Energy entered into a contract with…...
We’re expected to approve increase in Zesco tariffs by 9% this year – ERB
ENERGY Regulation Board (ERB) Director General Yohane Mukabe says this year, the board is expected to approve a nine per cent increment in Zesco tariffs and then a 14 per cent hike in 2025. And Mukabe says citizens can complain to the board if Zesco is not following the load shedding schedule. Meanwhile, Mukabe says…...
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Police interview Solochi on sexual assault allegations
POLICE have instituted investigations in the matter in which socialite Florence Solochi made allegations on Facebook that she is a victim of sexual assault. According to a statement, Tuesday, Police public relations officer Rae Hamoonga said Solochi was summoned for interviews in Kabwe, Tuesday, and that details would be availed once investigations were concluded. “The…...
BoZ takes over Investrust due to insolvency
THE Bank of Zambia (BOZ) says it has taken possession of Investrust Bank PLC with effect from Tuesday April 2, 2024. In a statement, Tuesday, BOZ explained that the possession of the bank had been necessitated by the shareholders’ failure to resolve its insolvency. “NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to Section 64 of the…...