Take dissenting views, Chikoya urges UPND
COUNCIL of Churches in Zambia (CCZ) general secretary Fr Emmanuel Chikoya has advised the new dawn government to be attentive and take dissenting views. In an interview, Tuesday, Fr Chikoya said UPND should be worried when the people go quiet. “Be good at listening, take on board dissenting views, at the end of the day,…...
Youth participation in governance has been relegated to social media, laments Speaker
SPEAKER of the National Assembly Nelly Mutti says it is concerning that globally, youth participation and representation in institutional political processes and policy making remains relatively low, noting that their participation has mostly been relegated to social media. And acting Clerk of the National Assembly Roy Ngulube has asked Speaker Mutti to give more room…...
HH acted within the law by not renewing Sikazwe’s contract at ECZ, AG tells court
ATTORNEY General Mulilo Kabesha has told the Constitutional Court that President Hakainde Hichilema acted within the law by not renewing former Electoral Commission of Zambia (ECZ) vice chairperson Emily Sikazwe’s contract. He argues that Sikazwe is therefore not entitled to any of the reliefs she is seeking in the matter in which she is challenging…...
The behaviour of govt officials isn’t different from slave hunters – M’membe
SOCIALIST Party Leader Fred M’membe says the behaviour of leaders in government is not different from slave hunters. Speaking during a media briefing, Wednesday, Dr M’membe said government officials had sold out to imperialists for personal benefit. “Today, we have in this country, 21st century slave hunters. The behavior of the leaders of this government…...
It’s true that there are many PF sympathisers in govt – Nkombo
LOCAL Government and Rural Development Minister Gary Nkombo says it is true that there are many PF sympathisers in the civil service, including at his ministry. And Nkombo says some cadres who are aggrieved by his position on not letting them run parallel structures in markets are the ones calling for his removal, but he…...
Low application turnout for youth empowerment projects disappoints Youth Minister
MINISTER of Youth, Sports and Arts Elvis Nkandu has expressed disappointment at the low application turnout for Youth Empowerment projects despite youths always crying out for opportunities, saying “God helps those who help themselves”. Speaking during the handover of 70 fuel tanker trucks to 70 cooperatives on loan for a period of at least two…...
ACC quizzes Findlay over Chisamba farm
THE Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) yesterday questioned Lusaka businessman Valden Findlay over his farm in Chisamba. Findlay, who was in the company of his wife, Dessislava and his lawyers, arrived at the ACC offices before 11:00 hours. Findlay then proceeded to the interrogation room at 11:24 hours where he stayed for about an hour. Speaking to…...
I’ll apologise, my “Imbwa za pa UNZA” remark had nothing to do with students – Cornhill
SUSPENDED UPND Lusaka Province deputy chairperson for administration Saul Cornhill says he is more than willing to apologise over his “imbwa za pa UNZA” remark, clarifying that it had nothing to do with students or the “innocent UNZA staff”. The UPND suspended Cornhill on Tuesday over his statement and further warned party members to desist…...
KCM appoints Rand Merchant Bank as financial advisor
KONKOLA Copper Mines (KCM) Provisional Liquidator Celine Nair has announced the appointment of Rand Merchant Bank (RMB) as financial advisor, in the government’s on-going efforts to bring it back into full operation. Confirming the development in a statement, Wednesday, KCM General Manager Corporate Affairs Shapi Shachinda said RMB was selected out of 11 local and…...
It’s tricky to act on Sean’s “Imbwa yamu State House” posting, he used the word “Bally” – Police
POLICE spokesperson Rae Hamoonga says the police will need to be careful before taking any action against PeP leader Sean Tembo over his recent Facebook posting because he used the word “Bally”. And Presidential Spokesperson Anthony Bwalya says it’s worrying that Tembo has continued to use his social media platform to decimate the name of…...
