Calls shouldn’t be about HH declaring assets but amending the law – Govt
CHIEF Government Spokesperson Cornelius Mweetwa says although President Hakainde Hichilema has no problem declaring his assets, there is need to amend the law so that even future Presidents are compelled to do so. Mweetwa says the President has nothing to hide, adding that the only tax payer money he spends is the government fuel he…...
Those with money to bribe should use it to get good lawyers – DPP
DIRECTOR of Public Prosecutions Gilbert Phiri says he has never collected or solicited a bribe in his profession and doesn’t intend to do so. And Phiri says he makes independent decisions and no one can tell him what to do with regards to charging a person. Meanwhile, Phiri says when it comes to corruption fight,…...
Court joins 3 PF presidential aspirants to Nakacinda’s suit against Miles
LUSAKA High Court Judge Situmbeko Chocho has joined Brian Mundubile, Mutotwe Kafwaya and Greyford Monde as parties to the matter in which PF faction Secretary General Raphael Nakacinda sued Miles Sampa over the October 24, 2023 convention. Meanwhile, Nakacinda has asked the Lusaka High Court to subpoena the Registrar of Societies, saying the disputes before…...
Govt will water down the issue of Nalumango being sidelined – Mundubile
FORMER Leader of Opposition in Parliament Brian Mundubile says government will try to water down the issue of Vice-President Mutale Nalumango being sidelined. And Mundubile says Vice-President Nalumango should also be seen representing President Hichilema at high level meetings. Last Thursday, Vice-President Nalumango had an altercation with Rachael Chileshe, who was a member of President…...
PAC hears why 7 damaged fire trucks haven’t been fixed in 3 years
THE Ministry of Local Government and Rural Development says government was compelled to terminate 197 contracts for the rehabilitation of feeder roads because there was an over commitment in excess of K12 billion. And the Ministry says the then Secretary to Treasury had confirmed the availability of funds to embark on the rehabilitation of the…...
It’s absurd that no law compels President to declare assets – Musa
THE President’s office is not immune to corruption, therefore, it is absurd that we don’t have laws that compel a Head of State to declare his assets, says ACC board chairman Musa Mwenye. And Mwenye says people like him who question suspicious wealth and assets of some public officers are not enemies of progress. Speaking…...
HH moves to curb govt rigidities
PRESIDENT Hakainde Hichilema says he has asked his ministers to set up a Ministerial Delivery Unit so that government can deliver services on time and in a coordinated manner. Speaking at the Zambia-Italy Business Forum in Rome, Tuesday, President Hakainde said there was need to move the mindsets and attitudes away from government processes to…...
Chimwemwe man in court for insulting HH
A 24-YEAR-OLD Kitwe man has pleaded not guilty to using insulting language against President Hakainde Hichilema. Fletcher Mwansa, a security guard from Chimwemwe, is on dates unknown but between October 12, 2023 and October 17, 2023, in Lusaka, alleged to have said; “I think HH banoko balibalile ici**ngu elyo wafyalwa pafiko tom****ko”, words which could…...
ATI Bill is fair but needs more work!
The tabling of an Access to Information (ATI) Bill 2023 on Friday 10th November 2023 presents an opportunity for Zambia to enhance its democratic credentials. Enacting an Access to Information comes packed with a lot of benefits for the government and Zambians. Access to public information is key in having informed citizens who can effectively […]
Kasumbalesa border dangerously porous – DEC
THE Drug Enforcement Commission (DEC) says the smuggling of mealie-meal from the Copperbelt Province through Kasumbalesa border post is a crisis which calls for concerted efforts from all law enforcement agencies to curb it. And DEC says it is also concerned about the open sale of drugs at the border. Speaking in Kitwe when he…...