We’ve so far resolved 13,833 labour disputes – Tambatamba
MINISTER of Labour and Social Security Brenda Tambatamba says her ministry has so far conducted 3,900 labour inspections against its annual target of 2,000, and further resolved 13,833 labour disputes. Presenting her ministry’s policy statement to the National Assembly, Friday, Tambatamba said the inspections covered over 84,800 employees across various sectors of the economy. “The…...
We’ve managed to slow down anthrax spread – Govt
FISHERIES and Livestock Minister Makozo Chikote says government has managed to slow down the anthrax outbreak. In an interview, Chikote said the vaccination of livestock was ongoing in all areas where there was an outbreak to contain the disease. He added that indicators so far showed that the battle had been won. “I will start…...
The country will soon realise who real hyenas are – Nakacinda
PF faction Secretary General Raphael Nakacinda says the country will soon know who the real hyenas are. On Wednesday, Copperbelt Minister Elisha Matambo said the opposition were behaving like hyenas as they wanted to politicise the death of a 15-year-old boy who was shot by ZNS officers in Mufulira. He said government expected the opposition…...
Verbatim: Mukula smuggling trial – Given Lubinda, others Vs News Diggers (PART 15)
Nchito SC: Now, Honourable Lubinda, if you as a leader does not pay tax, how were medicines supposed to go to the hospital? Lubinda: My lady, I didn’t say that I wasn’t paying tax. I tried repeating this over and over again. Nchito SC: You just didn’t have tax returns for the tax payment? Lubinda:…...
In this country we like TikTok too much – HH
IN this country we like TikTok and arguing too much, we must work hard in between elections, says President Hakainde Hichilema. And President Hichilema says before the 2021 general elections, it was difficult for him to visit Luapula Province without being beaten. Meanwhile, President Hichilema says once the UPND government has done its 10 or…...
PF destroyed mining sector – Musokotwane
FINANCE Minister Dr Situmbeko Musokotwane says Zambia wouldn’t have had any mining company left had the UPND government handled the mining sector the way PF did. Meanwhile, Second Deputy Speaker of the National Assembly Moses Moyo has warned MPs that a mechanism might be devised to monitor their presence every 30 minutes if they continue…...
Govt has no intention of injuring millers – Mweetwa
CHIEF Government Spokesperson Cornelius Mweetwa says government has no intentions of injuring commercial millers’ interests with the introduction of Zambia National Service (ZNS) mealie meal. On Thursday, Millers Association of Zambia (MAZ) said government’s cheap mealie meal intervention through ZNS and the Zambia Correctional Service (ZCS) had negatively impacted commercial millers. In an interview, Mweetwa…...
I can’t confirm any extrajudicial killings under UPND – Mwiimbu
HOME Affairs and Internal Security Minister Jack Mwiimbu says his government will never repeat the atrocities committed by the PF administration. And Mwiimbu says he cannot confirm that there are extrajudicial killings under the UPND government. He was responding to a question from Bangweulu PF member of parliament Anthony Kasandwe who wanted to find out…...
Teacher Unions reject K550 salary increment
EIGHT Teacher Unions have refused to sign the 2023/2024 collective agreement offer of K550 salary increment until all the teacher members are consulted. The Unions include, Basic Education Teachers of Zambia (BETUZ), Professional Teachers Union of Zambia (PROTUZ), Secondary Schools Teachers Union of Zambia (SESTUZ), United Teachers Union of Zambia (UNITUZ), National Union of Public…...
People are worried about my weight loss, but my wife says I’m sexy – Bowman
PF faction Deputy Chairperson of Mobilisation Bowman Lusambo says people complaining about his weight loss should go to hell because his wife tells him he looks sexy. In an interview, Lusambo said he was 100 percent fit and he had been keeping his health in check so that he could execute his duties efficiently once…...