Cost of living for family of 5 in Lsk rises by K29
THE cost of living for a family of five in Lusaka as measured by the Jesuit Centre for Theological Reflection (JCTR) Basic Needs and Nutrition Basket (BNNB) has increased by K29.42 for the month of November. The BNNB for November 2022 stood at K 8,567.20, signifying a K29.42 increase from the K8,537.78 recorded in October,…...
We spent K2.9 bn on debt servicing and other liabilities in Nov – Govt
GOVERNMENT says K10.8 billion was released to finance public service delivery in the month of November 2022. In a statement issued, Monday, the Ministry of Finance and National Planning stated that of the total amount, K2.9 billion was spent on debt service and other liabilities, while K1.7 billion was released towards the 2022/2023 FISP. “Finance…...
Stardy, Savenda boss face more charges
FORMER Defence Ministry Permanent Secretary Stardy Mwale and Savenda Group of Companies Director and Shareholder Clever Mpoha are expected to take fresh plea on December 21 in the case in which they are facing corruption charges. This was after the State indicated to Lusaka Magistrate Silvia Munyinya yesterday their intentions to slap the accused with…...
It’ll be foolish to de-gazette our forests on the pretext of accommodating people
LANDS and Natural Resources Minister Elijah Muchima says there is a need to de-gazette some of Zambia’s forests in order to accommodate the increasing population. Debating the Motion of Supply for his Ministry, Friday, Muchima accused the previous administration of being greedy, saying they were de-gazetting forests for their own personal use. Elijah MUCHIMA: “De-gazettion…...
Individuals claiming Tutwa was poisoned will be summoned for questioning – IG
INSPECTOR General of Police Lemmy Kajoba says the police service will now start summoning individuals who have been claiming that the late Tutwa Ngulube was poisoned so that they can help with investigations. In a statement, Monday, Kajoba said the police had been following with keen interest the comments made by the said individuals. “Police…...
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Trade Kings Foundation renovates Matero Aftercare Centre
TRADE Kings Foundation has renovated the Matero aftercare centre, which is commonly referred to as the Matero old people’s home. In a statement, Foundation public relations and corporate affairs manager Bridget Kambobe said the foundation had invested more than K850,000 in the renovations. “In line with its welfare focus area, the Trade Kings Foundation has…...
It’s been a difficult time for me, I can now concentrate on my work – Chinsali MP
CHINSALI PF member of parliament Kalalwe Mukosa says he sought God’s guidance and strength during the time he was fighting for his seat in court, describing it as a difficult period for him. Last week, the Constitutional Court declared Mukosa as the duly elected member of parliament for Chinsali. Mukosa had appealed against High Court…...
FQM, ZCCM-IH transaction is not UPND’s initiative, I started it – Kasolo
FORMER ZCCM-IH chief executive officer Dr Pius Kasolo has urged the UPND government to extend the royalty model to all mining companies, saying it’s a good strategy to generate revenue from the mines. During a media briefing recently, Finance and National Planning Minister Dr Situmbeko Musokotwane said the transaction which aims at converting ZCCM-IH’s dividend…...
We’re not there to embarrass people – Auditor General
AUDITOR General Dr Dick Sichembe says the narrative that his office is there to embarrass people should change going forward, because it’s in place to ensure that public resources are not being abused. Dr Sichembe says his office will work tirelessly to ensure that public resources are protected and used for the intended purpose in…...
