Zambian Airports hit historic peak of over 2 million passengers in 2023
ZAMBIA Airports Corporation Limited (ZACL) has announced that it recorded over two million general passengers in the year 2023. And ZACL says the increase in fuel prices in 2023 negatively affected the aviation sector in the country. In a speech read on her behalf by Communications and Brand Manager Mweembe Sikaulu during a media breakfast…...
Govt maintains Feb 12 for re-opening of schools
MINISTER of Education Douglas Syakalima says all schools countrywide will open on February 12, 2024 as earlier announced. And Health Minister Sylvia Masebo has disclosed that 1,815 schools in Lusaka Province have been inspected in readiness for reopening of schools on February 12. Masebo has also revealed that the country recorded 182 new cholera cases…...
People who unlawfully discharge firearms will never own them again – Police
POLICE spokesperson Rae Hamoonga says all those people that have been discharging firearms in an unlawful way will never own them again as the guns have been forfeited to the state. The country has continued to record a number of gun related incidents especially in night clubs around Lusaka. But in an interview, Wednesday, Hamoonga…...
2024 health worker recruitment will increase filled positions to 58% – Masebo
HEALTH Minister Sylvia Masebo says government has committed to recruiting 4,000 health workers this year, which shall increase the filled positions to 58 percent. And Masebo says government has set aside K4.9 billion in the 2024 budget towards the operationalisation of the Medicines and Medical Supplies Fund. Meanwhile, Masebo says Zambia records 27,000 new cases…...
There’s a lot of appetite to invest in Zambia despite delayed debt restructuring – Kabuswe
MINES and Minerals Development Minister Paul Kabuswe says despite the impacts of the delayed debt restructuring process on the economy, there is overwhelming appetite to invest in Zambia. Speaking to CNBC Africa at the Mining Indaba in South Africa on Tuesday, Kabuswe said the country had continued to witness investments because government’s messages and actions…...
Mweetwa mocks People’s Movement: It’s an alliance of one party and individuals
CHIEF Government Spokesperson Cornelius Mweetwa has mocked the formation of the People’s Movement led by Edgar Lungu, saying it’s an alliance consisting of only PF and individuals. And Mweetwa says he has continued driving a secondhand government vehicle which has a cracked screen because government’s focus is serving the people and fixing the economy. Commenting…...
Client thanked me after massage, I even gave her my number, Pamodzi Hotel employee responds
A PAMODZI Hotel employee accused of sexual harassment has told the Lusaka High Court that he carried out a deep tissue massage on the complainant professionally, and she even appreciated him after the performance. Kenneth Musonda has submitted that the client, Charity Mwansa Njelesani, then proceeded to pay for the service and went to order…...
It’s not necessary to demand K200,000 refunds, says GBM, as Miles threatens to involve police
GEOFFREY Bwalya Mwamba, who was among the PF presidential aspirants, says it is not necessary to demand for a refund of the K200,000 paid to the party as nomination fee. But PF faction president Miles Sampa says he will report Given Lubinda and Nickson Chilangwa to the police for obtaining money by false pretence. On…...
Chinese govt will invest over $1bn in revitalisation of TAZARA – Envoy
CHINESE Ambassador to Zambia DU Xiaohui has disclosed that his government will invest over US$1 billion in the revitalisation of TAZARA using the PPP model. And Ambassador Xiaohui has expressed hope that real progress will be made this year towards the actualisation of a direct flight from Lusaka to China. Meanwhile, Transport and Logistics Minister…...
Opposition Alliance wasn’t well crafted, notes KBF
ZAMBIA Must Prosper leader Kelvin Fube Bwalya says he didn’t join the Political Alliance because he doesn’t want to give citizens false hope. And Fube says he does not think that the political parties which have joined the alliance have spoken at length about their expectations and programmes. Asked why he avoided attending the opposition…...