We’ll take administrative measures on constituencies whose CDF usage was low – PS
THE Ministry of Local Government and Rural Development says it will take administrative measures against any constituency whose 2023 utilisation of CDF was low. In a statement, Ministry of Local Government and Rural Development Public Relations Officer Chila Namaiko stated that the Ministry would not withdraw any CDF held in banks but ensure the funds…...
UPND doesn’t listen to anyone other than their demons – M’membe
SOCIALIST Party leader Dr Fred M’membe says the UPND government does not listen to anyone other than their demons, arguing that their arrogance is costing the country. And Dr M’membe says the Socialist Party does not expect things to be different in 2024 because UPND has failed to demonstrate how they will improve the economy…....
It was unnecessary for KCM employees to protest – Kabuwse
MINES and Minerals Development Minister Paul Kabuswe says it was unnecessary for KCM employees to protest against non-payment of the K2,500 across the board offer by Vedanta. And Kabuswe says government has lodged a Creditor’s Scheme of Arrangement with the court to remove the KCM asset from provisional liquidation. On Wednesday, some Konkola Copper Mines…...
Yango asks govt to reconsider ban on branding of online taxis
YANGO Zambia Country Manager Kabanda Chewe has asked government to reconsider its decision of signing a Statutory Instrument which will restrict online taxi hailing services from branding their vehicles. Recently, Transport and Logistics Minister Frank Tayali disclosed intentions to sign a Statutory Instrument-SI- to restrict online taxis from branding their vehicles. But commenting on this…...
We’ll continue borrowing, we can’t just abruptly stop – Govt
FINANCE Minister Situmbeko Musokotwane says the National Assembly authorised the borrowing of K33.3 billion towards the 2024 national budget, arguing that government will continue borrowing as it can’t just abruptly stop. And Dr Musokotwane says the delayed debt restructuring process will not have consequences on the implementation of the 2024 budget. Meanwhile, Secretary to the Treasury…...
Chikoya welcomes HH’s remarks on LGBT
COUNCIL of Churches in Zambia (CCZ) General Secretary Fr Emmanuel Chikoya says it is not everything that the country should embrace as it has its own values and principles. Last Friday, President Hakainde Hichilema said citizens needed to come together and say no to homosexuality, encouraging them to always say no to what they disagreed…...
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Consider going to the village, you’re safer there, says Masebo as cholera escalates
MINISTER of Health Sylvia Masebo says Lusaka has recorded 23 deaths and 238 new cholera cases in the last 24 hours. And Masebo says government has made a decision to turn National Heroes Stadium into the main cholera centre for this period. Masebo has also advised people who are living in highly unsanitary conditions to…...
All schools will remain closed for 3 weeks – Govt
EDUCATION Minister Douglas Syakalima has announced that all schools will remain closed for three weeks due to the continued rise in Cholera cases. And Syakalima says the school holidays for term one will only be for a week. Speaking during a press briefing, Thursday, Syakalima said schools would only open on Monday, January 29, 2024…....
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