My relationship with PF ended over a year ago – Dora
FORMER chief government spokesperson Dora Siliya says her relationship with the Patriotic Front ended over a year ago. And former health minister Dr Jonas Chanda says he doesn’t recognise Raphael Nakacinda’s statement to the effect that he has been removed from the PF central committee because he believes things should be done officially. Meanwhile, former…...
There is no need for continuing with Lungu’s Day of Prayer
ONE of the first things that the UPND did after forming government was to abolish the Ministry of National Guidance and Religious Affairs. This was a commendable move because it was a waste of money, government space and people’s time. With all the churches available, why should we need a government ministry to advocate for…...
Capturing tax via mobile money will dent financial inclusion campaign, but has benefits – Kanyama
ECONOMIST Chibamba Kanyama says although taxing mobile money business transactions will negatively affect financial inclusion, the gains from this measure will benefit the country. Zambia Revenue Authority (ZRA) Board Chairperson Dr Caleb Fundanga recently said the authority wants to work towards ensuring that tax was captured even on mobile money transactions for businesses, the way…...
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No fresh nominations for Kabushi, Kwacha, rules ConCourt as PF cries foul
THE Constitutional Court has ruled that ECZ did not breach the Constitution when it failed to cancel the Kabushi and Kwacha by-elections and call for fresh nominations after the High Court suspended polls. The ConCourt has also refused to grant an order compelling the Electoral Commission of Zambia (ECZ) to conduct fresh nominations and elections…...
FNB explains why it discourages over the counter deposits of less than K10,000
FNB Zambia has disputed reports that it has stopped accepting over-the-counter deposits of less than K10,000 in any of its 23 branches, saying it only encourages its customers to make use of the Advanced Deposit Terminals (ADTs) and ATMs. Some FNB customers have lamented that the bank has in the recent past been refusing to…...
It’s illegal report suspicious transactions to any other agency apart from FIC, Tembo tells reporting entities
FINANCIAL Intelligence Centre (FIC) acting director general Liya Tembo says reporting entities are only obliged to submit suspicious transaction reports to the centre, and not any other agency as doing so would be illegal. And Tembo says Zambia risks losing its current level of compliance should multiple agencies begin to receive Suspicious Transaction Reports (STRs)…...
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Numba refuses to blame Otieno for Zesco’s elimination
ZESCO United’s dreams of advancing to the CAF Confederations Cup Group stage came to a grinding halt after the Zambians failed to get past Royal AM of South Africa with coach Mumamba Numba taking responsibility for the team’s failures. The Zambian Super League giants were held to a 1-1 home draw by a South African…...
FAZ disciplinary committee reviews Chambishi – Arrows fracas
THE Football Association of Zambia (FAZ) has expressed disappointment with the behaviour of hooliganism witnessed during the MTN Super League fixture involving Chambishi and defending Champions Red Arrows. FAZ general secretary Adrian Kashala said the association has initiated disciplinary proceedings against all those involved in the fracas. Two late goals by Red Arrows caused a…...
