4 suppliers ponder out-of-court settlement in fertiliser case
FOUR fertiliser suppliers have informed the Lusaka High Court that they are attempting to resolve the matter in which they are challenging the government’s decision to terminate the fertiliser tender out of court. The court has since adjourned the matter to October 27 for hearing, hoping that by then, the parties would have reached some ex-curia…...
It’s Findlay’s time to dance, HH’s friends must take a leaf
FIRST of all, we are very surprised that Mr Valden Findlay chose to return to Zambia and face the music. Frankly speaking, it doesn’t even make sense that he abandoned his self imposed exile, unless there is something else he came to do which is more important to him than his freedom. We don’t think…...
NRFA board members accuse their chairman of taking illegal allowances from Agency
THE National Road Fund Agency (NRFA) board has passed a vote of no confidence in its chairperson, Joe Mutwale, accusing him of abusing his position, among other things. The board has since written to Finance Minister Dr Situmbeko Musokotwane, demanding that appropriate action must be taken against Mutwale following the wrangle. The vote of no…...
I don’t see further hikes in fuel owing to Kwacha stability – Kapala
ENERGY Minister Peter Kapala says he doesn’t foresee any further increase in fuel prices if the Kwacha continues to stabilise. Following the expiry of tax waivers on September 30, 2022, the Energy Regulation Board (ERB) recently announced an increase in prices of petroleum products by K1.20 for Petrol and K3.04 for Diesel. In an interview,…...
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Faith ready to face court – Lawyer
FAITH Musonda’s lawyer Jonas Zimba says his client is okay and looking forward to the day her case will be taken to court. The Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) yesterday arrested Musonda for being in possession of property worth over K17 million suspected to be proceeds of crime. The Commission revealed that between 2019 and 2021, Musonda…...
ACC arrests Chitalu, former PS, Honeybee directors
THE Anti Corruption Commission (ACC) has arrested former health minister Dr Chitalu Chilufya, former health permanent secretary Mulalelo Kakulubelwa and three Honeybee directors for corruption involving US$17,958,150.00. In a statement, Wednesday, ACC chief corporate affairs officer Timothy Moono said the five were arrested and charged with one count of conspiracy to defraud the State, contrary…...
FIFA instructor trains Zambian female referees
FIFA Instructor Felix Tangawarima says training of female referees plays a critical role in growing the women’s and girls’ game in Zambia. Speaking during the official opening of a five-day women referees course that has attracted 32 female referees at the Tecla Hotel in Lusaka, Tangawarima said development is a process and not a once-off…...
SARAGO Motors headlines Zambia International Motor Rally
SARAGO Motors has injected in a whooping K250,000 to become headline sponsors into this year’s Zambia International Motor Rally which revs off in Lusaka on October 21-23. Speaking during the unveiling ceremony at East Park on Tuesday, Sarago Motors Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Luonde Kyanamina said the company was excited about the partnership and being…...
Netherlands, Zambia cancel friendly as Copper Queens fail to secure visas
THE much-anticipated international friendly match between the Orange Lionesses of Netherlands and the Copper Queens has been put off due to visa glitches. Both the Football Association of Zambia and the Netherlands FA confirmed the development in separate statements issued to the media on Tuesday. FAZ General Secretary Adrian Kashala confirmed the development, stating that…...
