We’ve paid more than 99% census takers – Zamstats
ZAMBIA Statistics Agency (Zamstats) Interim Statistician General Mulenga Musepa says the agency has released about K2 million to provinces so that the census takers whose online payments bounced are paid in cash. And Musepa says the agency has paid more than 99 percent of those that participated in the 2022 census of population and housing…...
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Ng’onga ban harsh – FAWUZA
THE Footballers and Allied Workers Unions of Zambia (FAWUZA) says the FAZ’s decision to uphold the six month ban imposed on Nkana striker Alex Ng’onga is regrettable. On Tuesday, the FAZ Appeals Committee upheld a ruling by its Disciplinary Committee to impose a K20,000 fine and a six month-long ban on Ng’onga. In November, Ng’onga…...
Mbewe calls U17 skipper to U20 duty
UNDER – 20 coach Chisi Mbewe has included under – 17 skipper Aaron Phiri and midfielder Emmanuel Mutale in his provisional squad ahead of next month’s Africa Cup of Nations in Egypt. The pair played a pivotal role in Zambia’s success at the U17 COSAFA Championship played at the Region V Games in Malawi last…...
Perry plots to outwit brother as Napsa takes on Nkwazi
NAPSA Stars coach Perry Mutapa is relishing a meeting with his elder brother Oswald in this weekend’s Super League clash against Nkwazi. The Mutapa brothers will lock horns at Edwin Imboela Stadium in Lusaka as they look to charge their respective teams forward. Oswald, the older of the brothers turns up for Nkwazi while Perry…...
We’ve started procurement process of 156 police vehicles – govt
INSPECTOR General of Police Lemmy Kajoba says he sees no reason why police should fail to discharge their functions properly when the new dawn government has provided a conducive working environment. And Home Affairs and Internal Security Minister Jack Mwiimbu says government has commenced the process of procuring 156 vehicles for the police service. Speaking…...
UPND, PF accuse each other of importing cadres to Lunga ahead of by-election
THE UPND has accused the opposition Patriotic Front (PF) of transporting cadres to Lunga District to cause mayhem ahead of Itala Ward by-elections slated for January 20, 2023 . PF Chairperson for Information and Publicity Raphael Nakacinda however denied the claims but accused the UPND of intimidating and chasing the chairperson of the conflict resolution…...
UPND’s 2022 performance average – House of Chiefs
THE House of Chiefs has described the new dawn government’s performance in 2022 as average, saying there was no proper coordination between the President and his ministers. In an interview, House of Chiefs chairperson senior Chief Nkula said President Hakainde Hichilema made a lot of pronouncements last year which did not culminate into anything. “For…...
IMF urges govt to adopt legal framework that guarantees public access to information
THE International Monetary Fund has advised government to adopt a legal framework that guarantees public access to information. In its technical assistance report on governance and anti-corruption assessment on Zambia, IMF recommended that the adoption be done in the short term, arguing that it would strengthen transparency and accountability. It directed this recommendation to State…...
When I was energy minister, there was no leakage at Kariba – Mabumba
DAVID Mabumba says during his tenure as energy minister, there was no reported technical data about the Kariba dam having leakages but only speculations. In an interview, Tuesday, Mabumba said PF mobilised international support to the tune of US$294 million to undertake rehabilitation works at the dam based on speculations about the safety and integrity…...
