Lifuka challenges govt to disclose criteria used to single source 6 companies in fertiliser tender
GOVERNANCE activist Rueben Lifuka has questioned what criteria the Ministry of Agriculture used to single source six suppliers of fertiliser for the 2022/2023 Farmer Input Support Programme. And Lifuka has called on the UPND government to clean up the whole fertiliser procurement system and to review the process. In response to a press query, Lifuka…...
PF was chucked out because Lungu wasn’t talking to citizens – Kabuswe
MINES and Minerals Development Minister Paul Kabuswe says Zambia now has a President who frequently talks to citizens, unlike his predecessor who was voted out for not doing that. And Pambashe PF member of Parliament Ronald Chitotela says investigative wings are embarrassing the President because they first identify suspects and then build cases, instead of…...
Be patient, supportive as govt deals with debt – VJ
VETERAN politician Vernon Mwaanga has advised citizens to be patient and supportive as government tries to resolve the debt crisis. Commenting on Chinese Ambassador to Zambia Du Xiaohui’s remarks that Zambia’s debt to China should not stop the two countries’ bilateral relations, Mwaanga said in an interview that the Chinese Envoy “hit the nail on…...
PROTUZ president, 2 others deny uttering false documents
THE Professional Teacher’s Union of Zambia (PROTUZ) president, general secretary and deputy general secretary have appeared in the Lusaka Magistrates’ Court for uttering of false documents, among other charges. Vincent Kabimba Mwitumwa, Kangwa Musenga and Treegain Rhodah Ng’uni Kansembe are facing seven counts of uttering false documents, obtaining pecuniary advantage by false pretences, aiding and…...
Shouting at govt, fighting yourselves isn’t the way to rebuild a rundown country – HH
PRESIDENT Hakainde Hichilema has urged UPND members to refrain from fighting one another, saying it’s not helpful in the quest of rebuilding the country. The President said this on Thursday evening when he interacted with some citizens on the “UPND National Votes Protection” WhatsApp group. One member said the UPND members were not benefiting from…...
Accidents, speeding buses and inept police
On Saturday morning, Lusaka woke up to the most unfortunate news of a fatal road traffic accident that occurred on the Great East road, at the University of Zambia junction. Ten souls were lost on the spot with another passing on at the hospital. We are saddened by this heartbreaking development and we grieve with…...
Feira MP’s outburst leaves Speaker traumatised
SPEAKER of the National Assembly Nelly Mutti was on Friday morning left traumatised after Feira PF member of parliament Emmanuel Tembo exchanged words with Home Affairs and Internal Security Minister Jack Mwiimbu whom he accused of protecting violent UPND cadres. However, the Minister also charged that Tembo was one of the suspects in cases of…...
Procurement drama in govt worrisome – Kampyongo
SHIWANG’ANDU PF member of parliament Stephen Kampyongo says procurement scandals happening in government don’t show good governance and entail that some individuals are deliberately deciding to disregard the law. And Kampyongo says he feels he should have done more on political violence when he was Home Affairs Minister. Meanwhile, Kanchibiya PF member of parliament Sunday…...
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There’s too much pep talk on social media – HH
PRESIDENT Hakainde Hichilema has advised Zambians to keep their eyes on the ball, noting that there’s too much “pep talk” on Social Media. And President Hichilema says he expects that there will be universal internet coverage within six months in Zambia. Speaking shortly after arriving from the USA, Friday, President Hichilema said the government’s agenda…...
