Govt already unveiled Sata’s tombstone, PF shouldn’t expect us to attend memorial – Chushi
CHIEF Government Spokesperson Chushi Kasanda says the PF shouldn’t expect government officials to attend late president Michael Chilufya Sata’s memorial service annually, because they already did their part by unveiling the tombstone. Commenting on the absence of government officials at Sata’s memorial service last Friday, Kasanda said government already unveiled the tombstone, adding that it…...
There’s no vacancy at ECZ, there’re people acting – UPND
UPND Spokesperson Cornelius Mweetwa says there are no vacancies at the Electoral Commission of Zambia because there are people in acting capacities. And Mweetwa says UPND is not a violent party but has some elements of violent cadres. Meanwhile, Mweetwa says Brian Mundubile is the only person fit for the PF presidency because he is…...
We’re winning Mwense, PF used to pay people to attend rallies – Luapula Minister
LUAPULA Province Minister Derrick Chilundika says President Hakainde Hichilema couldn’t have disturbed PF’s campaign activities in Mwense because he only spent a day in the province. And Chilundika says UPND will no doubt win the Mwense council chairperson by-election as evidenced by the multitude that attended the President’s campaign rally. Commenting on David Mabumba’s remarks…...
Scrutinise those who aspire to lead, don’t clap for people with criminal records – Chama
PF National Chairperson Davies Chama says it’s important to check the background of people who aspire for public office so that those with criminal records are not voted into power. In an interview, Wednesday, Chama said President Hakainde Hichilema’s record of privatisation and tribalism was well documented but people ignored and the results were now…...
Not every Jim and Jack will be empowered as we flag off programme next week – Mubanga
MINISTER of Small and Medium Enterprises Elias Mubanga says his Ministry delayed to flag off the empowerment programme because it was identifying beneficiaries with entrepreneurial minds. In an interview, Mubanga said the government would be flagging off the empowerment programme next week. “We are flagging off the empowerment funds next week. Let me just say…...
My 2-day detention gained me party members – Saboi
NDC faction leader Saboi Imboela says she had a good experience while in Police detention because most of her cellmates actually joined the opposition party. On Tuesday, Police in Lusaka charged and arrested Imboela, 45, for the offence of Libel, contrary to the laws of Zambia. Police also recorded a warn and caution statement from…...
Masebo, TFM saga should be investigated before shielding, condemning anyone- ActionAid
ACTIONAID Zambia has urged investigative wings to quickly probe corruption allegations against Health Minister Sylvia Masebo, saying no one should be shielded or condemned before investigations are carried out. Masebo was recently accused of asking for facilitation fees and a vehicle from a company, TFM, that was engaged by the ministry to construct prefabricated hospitals…...
There’s a laissez-faire attitude by Executive to act on AG findings – Kambita
ZAMBEZI East UPND member of parliament Brian Kambita has observed that there is a laissez-faire attitude by the Executive to act on parliamentary recommendations regarding the Auditor General’s findings. Debating the budget allocation for the Auditor General’s office in Parliament, Thursday, Kambita said some members of the public perceived Parliament as a toothless organ because…...
We’ve disbursed over K24m CDF funds for Lsk district this year- LCC
THE Lusaka City Council says it has disbursed over K24 million this year for the implementation of community projects from the 2022 CDF allocation for Constituencies in Lusaka District. In a statement, LCC Public Relations Manager Chola Mwamba said the disbursed funds were to be used for skills training, secondary school bursaries, empowerment and community…...
For how long will UPND hide the return of Vedanta at KCM?
ON 24th October, Mines Minister Paul Kabuswe announced that his government would be making a final position on the status of Konkola Copper Mines (KCM). He said his office had been engaged in negotiations in terms of finding a new equity partner for the mine and a decision would be announced within a week. A…...
