We can’t praise a govt that is failing on all fronts – PF
PF faction Chairperson for Information and Publicity Emmanuel Mwamba says there is no way the opposition can praise or recognise a government that is failing in all sectors. Mwamba adds that the opposition can’t be praising CDF and free education when the country is facing the highest cost of living. State House Chief Communications Specialist…...
ACC nabs WARMA boss for corruption
THE Anti-Corruption Commission has arrested and charged Water Resources Management Authority (WARMA) Director General Kenneth Nyundu for corruption involving over K700,000.00. According to a statement, Wednesday, ACC Head Corporate Communications Timothy Moono said Nyundu has been charged with three counts of Abuse of Authority of Office. “The Anti-Corruption Commission has arrested and charged the Director…...
Kwacha, inflation could have been worse without IMF intervention – Musokotwane
FINANCE and National Planning Minister Dr Situmbeko Musokotwane says the country’s inflation and Kwacha performance against major convertible currencies could have been worse without interventions from the IMF and World Bank. And Dr Musokotwane says he does not see the Kwacha depreciating in 2024 because of the investments expected in the mining sector. The kwacha…...
KCM, Mopani will have no impact on economy in 2024 – Hambayi
ECONOMIST Trevor Hambayi says KCM and Mopani Copper Mines will have no impact on the country’s economic performance in 2024. Earlier this week, Bank of Zambia (BoZ) Deputy Governor for operations Francis Chipimo expressed concern about the poor performance of the mining sector due to lower production and export earnings. Dr Chipimo however, expressed optimism…...
UPND denies using govt vehicles in by-election campaigns
MINISTER of Sport, Youth and Arts Elvis Nkandu has refuted claims by the Socialist Party that UPND is using government vehicles in the Mpika and Shiwang’andu by-election campaigns. Nkandu, who is UPND Mpika and Shiwang’andu by-elections campaign manager, says the Socialist Party are issuing such claims because they know that they are losing. Socialist Party…...
Court tells chief it has no jurisdiction to determine his case against ACC
THE Economic and Financial Crimes Court says it has no jurisdiction to hear a matter in which Chief Nkana of Lufwanyama district on the Copperbelt Province sued the Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) over its decision to issue a seizure notice on his bank account, two days before a restriction notice expired. Chief Nkana, who is also…...
Govt receives first consignment of 200 StarLink Satellite kits
GOVERNMENT has received the first consignment of 200 StarLink Satellite kits for internet connectivity, which arrived at the Kenneth Kaunda International Airport on Thursday. Speaking after the arrival of the consignment, Ministry of Information and Media Permanent Secretary Thabo Kawana said government would ensure that all public service sites had access to the internet, especially…...
HH discourages controlling officers from traveling too much
PRESIDENT Hakainde Hichilema says controlling officers should not prioritise travelling every week, but that their work must produce results to benefit Zambians. And President Hichilema says he aspired to look rich when he was younger, but he eventually stopped because he realised there was no point in trying to please other people. Meanwhile, President Hichilema…...
Cops involved in mealie meal smuggling will be punished accordingly – IG
INSPECTOR General of Police Graphael Musamba says police officers involved in smuggling will be treated as smugglers. And Copperbelt Deputy Permanent Secretary Daniel Kamanga says he has reported the police officer whom he caught aiding those involved in smuggling of mealie meal. A video emerged where Kamanga was seen castigating some officers who were aiding…...
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