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…...
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Vedanta demands tax exemption, refunds on return at KCM, as govt ponders agreement
VEDANTA Resources Holdings Limited (VRHL) has given the Zambian government conditionalities that once it sells its 79.4 per cent shares in Konkola Copper Mines to its subsidiary, Volcan Investment Limited, all tax liabilities, electricity bills and employee dues under the new owner should be written off. The draft agreement at the Ministry of Mines seen…...
Failure is not experience, says Monde as he challenges rivals in PF presidential race
PF presidential aspirant Greyford Monde says some people have been trying to be presidents for several years but haven’t made it, wondering whether failure can also be termed as having experience. And Geoffrey Bwalya Mwamba says he deserves to be elected as PF president because he has more experience than most of his colleagues vying…...
