We’re putting security measures to address rising numbers of junkies – Govt

GOVERNMENT says it has put in place security measures to address the rising number of groupings commonly known as “junkies” that are terrorising people in various parts of Lusaka. Home Affairs and Internal Security Minister Jack Mwiimbu was responding to a matter of urgent public importance raised by Chawama PF member of parliament Tasila Lungu…...

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Chanda justifies low COVID vaccine coverage during PF, “there was denial in early days”

FORMER Health Minister Dr Jonas Chanda has attributed the low COVID-19 vaccination rate recorded during his tenure to skepticism amongst the public in the early days. During the celebration of Zambia’s attainment of over 70 percent COVID-19 vaccination rate on Tuesday, President Hakainde Hichilema recalled that his government found the vaccination rate at less than…...

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Cabinet to table re-gazettion of Forest 27

GOVERNMENT has announced that it will soon take to Cabinet, for approval, a proposal to re-gazette Forest 27. Addressing the media, Wednesday, Lands and Natural Resources Minister Elijah Muchima said once the forest was re-gazetted, those already occupying houses in the area would be subjected to certain conditions. “Yes, we undertook a tour [as] council…...

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ERB sues Luapula Energy, demands over K200,000

THE Energy Regulation Board (ERB) has dragged Luapula Energy Limited to court demanding payment of K244, 258.43, being outstanding statutory fees. The board is also seeking costs of and incidental to the proceedings, and any other relief the court may deem fit. In its statement of claim filed in the Lusaka High Court, November 1,…...

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Some PF candidates are potential convicts already under arrest

Emmanuel Mwamba files in his nomination for PF presidency

PATRIOTIC Front national chairman Davies Chama has urged citizens to critically scrutinize people who offer themselves for public service, especially those aspiring for the highest office in the land. Mr Davies Chama says it’s important to check the backgrounds of people who aspire for leadership to avoid making mistakes. Chama says President Hakainde Hichilema’s record…...

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Opposition parties are weak and empty tins, they can’t compete with UPND- Kasanda

CHIEF Government Spokesperson Chushi Kasanda says opposition parties in the country are weak, empty tins that can’t compete with UPND. And Kasanda says PF will never get back into government no matter how much it tries to rebrand with “used brooms”. Citizens First president Harry Kalaba recently said opposition leaders were in talks around issues…...

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Zambia waives Visa requirement for UK, US, EU, Canada, China, Japan and others

MINISTER of Home Affairs and Internal Security Jack Mwiimbu has announced the waiver of Visa requirements for selected countries like the UK, USA, Canada, Australia, China, Japan, the Gulf States, the European Union, among others. Addressing the media, Wednesday, Mwiimbu said nationals of the said countries would not require a Visa to enter Zambia. He,…...

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Slowed production at Mopani drops ZCCM-IH group revenue by 10%

ZCCM-IH says it has recorded a 10 per cent reduction in revenue as a group for the six-month period ended 30th June 2022, attributing the drop to reduced copper production at Mopani Copper Mines. But company secretary Chabby Chabala says ZCCM-IH, as a company has however recorded K1.2 billion profit, compared to K208.4 million recorded for…...

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Barcelona sports complex changes name to Toyota sports complex

THE Barcelona sports complex has been renamed Toyota sports complex after receiving two vehicles, a Costa Bus and a Hilux from Toyota. Toyota has extended its sponsorship package to the complex for three more years. Speaking when he delivered the vehicles, CFAO Motors Chief Operation Manager Nenard Predravac said Toyota’s sponsorship would mitigate transport challenges…...

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