Zambia faces rising corruption as Bribery Index hits 15.3%
THE 2024 Zambia Bribe Payers Index (ZBPI) has revealed a significant increase in bribery, with the Overall Aggregate Bribery Index rising by 5.2 percentage points to 15.3 per cent from 10.1 per cent in 2022. The ZBPI, conducted by Transparency International Zambia (TIZ) in collaboration with the Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC), measures the likelihood of an…...
Vandalism on our installations is now organised, funded – ZESCO
ZESCO has revealed that the vandalism affecting its installations has become more organised than ever before, with influential individuals allegedly financing these criminal activities. Speaking during the ZESCO Malaiti Live Programme on Tuesday, ZESCO Senior Security Officer Kenny Suze stated that vandals had admitted to receiving funding to camp in certain areas and scout for…...
Court adjourns Lusambo’s case due to water shortage at Magistrates’ Complex
PROCEEDINGS in the case involving former Kabushi Member of Parliament, Bowman Lusambo, who is charged with possession of property suspected to be proceeds of crime, were adjourned yesterday due to a lack of running water at the Lusaka Magistrates’ Court. Lusambo is facing two counts of possession of property reasonably suspected to be proceeds of…...
It’s rare to find teachers who’re qualified at degree level in rural areas – TSC
THE Teaching Service Commission (TSC) has explained that the absence of degree-qualified individuals in remote areas led to the exclusion of many locals in the recent teacher recruitment process. Various stakeholders have raised concerns on the recent teacher recruitment process, with Chief Luchembe of Kanchibiya District lamenting that many qualified young people in his chiefdom…...
Bravo HH, Judiciary for advertising judges positions; it’s a win for justice
THE decision by the Judicial Service Commission to call for applications from suitably qualified candidates to fill 20 positions as Judges in the High Court and Court of Appeal cannot pass without comment, as it is exciting news to all well-meaning Zambians. This is a ground-breaking move that signals a positive shift in Zambia’s governance…...
The Church must not ridicule us on social media – Govt
YOUTH, Sports and Arts Minister Elvis Nkandu says while government appreciates the church’s counsel, the clergy should avoid ridiculing government on social media, as they may be forced to respond accordingly. And Nkandu says government has opted to undertake the constitutional amendment process at this time because they were previously busy addressing other economic issues,…...
Mother narrates how hubby allegedly impregnated her 14-year-old daughter
A 33-YEAR-OLD businesswoman has narrated how she discovered that her 14-year-old daughter had been impregnated by her biological father while she was away attending a funeral. This is in a matter where a 41-year-old Zambia Air Force (ZAF) flight sergeant, identified as G.M, is charged with incest, contrary to Section 159(1) of the Penal Code…...
Toyota Zambia was owed over K100m for servicing govt vehicles – Nkulukusa
SECRETARY to the Treasury Felix Nkulukusa has disclosed that Toyota Zambia was owed in excess of K100 million for servicing government vehicles, as some officers would give promissory notes for payment but never fulfilled them. Nkulukusa has also revealed that one officer received allowances for touring projects in one of the provinces while the said…...
Let’s avoid provoking each other before calling for dialogue, HH tells church
PRESIDENT Hakainde Hichilema says there must always be decent discourse between the church and government, rather than provoking each other and then later calling for dialogue. And President Hichilema says tolerance is not weakness. Meanwhile, President Hichilema has insisted that government is fighting past, present and future corruption. Speaking when he met the Clergy at…...
Govt proposes to increase number of nominated MPs
IF there’s something we are learning from Trump, it’s that sometimes it takes presidents who can dare and do the unthinkable for governments to make a difference, says Justice Minister Princess Kasune. Kasune has also announced that other than constituency delimitation and the equitable distribution of parliamentary seats, government intends to ensure that ministers vacate…...
