ZPPA DG laments suppliers’ low attendance at engagement meeting
ZAMBIA Public Procurement Authority (ZPPA) director general Idah Chella yesterday expressed disappointment at the low attendance of suppliers during an engagement with the authority. Addressing suppliers at Lusaka’s Mulungushi International Conference Centre, Tuesday Chella said she expected the venue to be filled but unfortunately, only a few had shown up. “I was expecting when I…...
Safe City Project will help prevent crime – Mwiimbu
HOME Affairs and Internal Security Minister Jack Mwiimbu says the Safe City Project will provide reliable and comprehensive security measures which will enable law enforcement agencies to predict threats. And Chinese ambassador to Zambia Du Xiaohui has expressed confidence that the project will ensure the safe and stable development of Zambia’s economy. Speaking when he…...
Govt disburses K4.2m for Kapalala Market rehabilitation
MINISTRY of Local Government and Rural Development Permanent Secretary Maambo Hamaundu says the ministry has disbursed K43 million to facilitate the immediate construction of critical crossing-points and road improvement works in selected rural areas. And Hamaundu says the Ministry has further disbursed K4,248,994.40 to Ndola City Council for the rehabilitation of the gutted Kapalala market…...
We’ll find ways to bring Lusambo to our office if he doesn’t show up today – ACC
THE Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) says it will find ways to have Bowman Lusambo at its offices for questioning if he fails to show up even today. In an interview, ACC Public Relations Manager Timothy Moono said Lusambo failed to appear for a second time yesterday because he had a High Court case. Lusambo was initially…...
We’re staunch believers in rule of law, freedom of expression – UPND
UPND secretary general Batuke Imenda says the ruling party and President Hakainde Hichilema are staunch believers in the rule of law, freedom of assembly and expression as well as other political freedoms which allow for a successful democratic dispensation. And President of Botswana Mokgweetsi Masisi says Botswana has re-energised the country’s brand by improving relations…...
There’s no justice for the poor, that is why we need strong voices to speak for them
Council of Churches in Zambia (CCZ) general secretary Fr Emmanuel Chikoya says it is sad that the law is swift when dealing with people who are underprivileged in society while it pays a blind eye when the rich and elite are found on the wrong side of the law. The Anglican priest observes that despite…...
4 UPND cadres sue state for false imprisonment
FOUR UPND cadres have sued the state in the Lusaka High Court seeking damages for false imprisonment on a charge of possession of offensive materials and weapons. In their statement of claim, Remmy Mukoba, Kelvin Mwansa Mupulisa, Fabian Mwanza Lubona and Martin Muchindu, who have cited the Attorney General as the respondent, stated that they…...
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Tributes pour in as Banda is laid to rest
GOVERNMENT has described former national team coach Brightwell Banda as a sheer patriot who selflessly served the nation and was part of the cohort that laid the foundation of Zambian football. Several people that included Acting Secretary to Cabinet Patrick Kangwa, Zambia Army Commander Sitali Alibuzwi and Football Association of Zambia (FAZ) president Andrew Kamanga […]
ACC arrests ZAF Warrant Officer, wife regarding properties worth over K7m
THE Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) has arrested Zambia Airforce Force (ZAF) Warrant Officer Class 1, Albert Siyunda, for being in possession of properties suspected to be proceeds of crime worth over K7,720,000. And the commission has also arrested and charged Siyunda’s wife, Lyatamani, aged 44, with seven counts of possession and concealment of the said property…....
