Zambia’s public service ranks low on the continent – ZLDC
ZAMBIA Law Development Commission (ZLDC) Chairperson Justice Ruth Chibbabbuka says the country’s public service ranks relatively low on the continent and globally due to corruption, politicisation of the service, among other factors. And Secretary to the Cabinet Patrick Kangwa has disclosed that the National Institute of Public Administration (NIPA) will commence mandatory training and certification…...
Prices are rising at a slower pace compared to 2 yrs ago – Musokotwane
FINANCE and National Planning Minister Dr Situmbeko Musokotwane says the cost of living is indeed rising but at a slower pace when compared to 2 years ago. And Dr Musokotwane says he is not happy with the current 12 percent inflation rate, saying government’s goal is to push it to between 6 and 8 percent…....
Katanga’s uncle tells court that he lent her K1.7m
FORMER deputy Inspector General of Police Charity Katanga’s uncle has told the Lusaka Magistrates’ Court that he lent his niece K470,000 and K1.3 million in 2017 and 2018, respectively. Joseph Phiri, 54, a Kabwe-based businessman, told the court that he ran two businesses, specialised in construction works and milling. Another defence witness in charge of…...
It’ll be sabotage if millers stop milling in protest – Veep
VICE-President Mutale Nalumango says it would be an act of sabotage if millers were to stop milling and supplying to chain stores in protest against the cheaper ZNS mealie meal. The Vice-President was responding to Bweenga UPND member of parliament Kasautu Michelo’s matter of urgent public importance concerning social media reports that the PF was…...
CDH to receive state-of-the-art infrastructure, equipment
THE Cancer Diseases Hospital (CDH) says government is working on rehabilitating and re-equipping the hospital with modern state-of-the-art infrastructure and equipment that will match high standard cancer treatment techniques. In a statement yesterday, CDH Public Relations Officer Mwiza Mwiya stated that the hospital would also see its old radiotherapy equipment being replaced with new and…...
Telesphore laments UPND’s “creeping dictatorial tendencies”
EMERITUS Archbishop Telesphore Mpundu says the UPND administration has continued to abuse state institutions for political purposes to get at individuals who have fallen out of favour. And Archbishop Mpundu has appealed to LAZ, the Church, Civil Society and Diplomatic Corps to take interest in the “creeping dictatorial tendencies” of the new dawn government. In…...
Kapala ducks questions on fuel transportation SI
MINISTER of Energy Peter Kapala has been accused of wasting time in the National Assembly after failing to provide answers on a statement he delivered yesterday regarding transportation of petroleum products in Zambia. Rendering a ministerial statement following a point of order from Chama North PF member of parliament Yotam Mtayachalo, Kapala informed the National…...
We’ve evacuated 77 Zambians from Israel but some are resisting – Kakubo
FOREIGN Affairs and International Cooperation Minister Stanley Kakubo says government managed to evacuate 77 Zambians from Israel as of October 18 in view of the ongoing conflict between that country and Hamas. Kakubo has however lamented that government is facing resistance from some Zambian nationals in Israel who do not want to be brought back…...
Melissa beats Shoprite with cheaper ZNS mealie meal
MELISSA Supermarket Northmead Branch Manager Angela Ort says the supermarket is now stocking and selling the ZNS mealie meal brand. And Ministry of Information and Media Director Henry Kapata says the private sector has decided to come on board to sell the ZNS branded mealie meal, adding that government doesn’t want to limit the outlets…...
You can’t find villagers protesting over mealie meal, such issues are in towns – Govt
ACTING Chief Government Spokesperson Makozo Chikote says it is unusual to find people in rural areas protesting over mealie meal as they are able to produce their own maize. Chikote was reacting to PF presidential aspirant Brian Mundubile’s remarks that government’s initiative to distribute cheaper ZNS mealie meal would only benefit a few citizens as…...