ZNS’ Eagles mealie meal is fastest selling brand we have – Shoprite
SHOPRITE Country Manager Charles Bota says ZNS’ Eagles mealie meal is now the fastest selling brand in their stores. And Bota has clarified that only Shoprite stores in Lusaka are selling the commodity for now, pending orders from ZNS to extend to other parts of the country. Meanwhile, Chief Government Spokesperson Cornelius Mweetwa has refuted…...
It’s gratifying that people still believe in UPND despite economic challenges – Gary
UPND chairperson for elections Gary Nkombo says the ruling party’s victory in the recently held ward by-elections is an indication that people still believe in the party despite economic challenges. UPND emerged victorious in all ward by-elections held last Thursday in Central and Western Provinces. For Mukubwe ward in Ngabwe district, Central Province, UPND candidate…...
Kaizer is still on the run, court learns
THE Lusaka Magistrates’ Court has again extended the return of a warrant of arrest issued against former president Edgar Lungu’s political advisor Kaizer Zulu to November 14 after learning that the accused is still on the run. Magistrate Silvia Munyinya extended the return of the bench warrant yesterday after she was informed by the sureties…...
Govt signs $76m concession agreement for Ndola-Sakania-Mufulira Rd
GOVERNMENT has signed a US$76 million Concession Agreement with Jaswin Ports Limited for the development of the 61 kilometers Ndola-Sakania-Mufulira road, under a PPP model. Speaking during the signing ceremony yesterday, Infrastructure, Housing and Urban Development Minister Charles Milupi said the concession agreement was for the development of the Sakania border post infrastructure, access roads…...
Police record 9,888 traffic accidents in 2023 Q3
THE Zambia Police Service says it recorded 9,888 road traffic accidents countrywide during the third quarter of 2023, out of which 460 were fatal in which 581 people died. In a statement, Monday, Deputy Police Public Relations Officer Danny Mwale disclosed that 941 of those accidents were recorded as serious injury accidents in which 1,719…...
Govt deal with Vedanta over KCM not yet signed, it’s being finalised – Mines PS
MINISTRY of Mines and Minerals Development Permanent Secretary Hapenga Kabeta has disclosed that the signing of the deal for Vedanta to assume KCM operations has not yet been done, but says the finalisation of all required legal processes is almost done. And Dr Kabeta has refuted claims that some clauses, such as the deemed offer,…...
CCMG calls for urgent appointment of ECZ CEO
THE Christian Churches Monitoring Group (CCMG) has called for the urgent appointment of a Chief Electoral Officer at the Electoral Commission of Zambia, saying the delay is worrying. According to a statement signed by committee members, Monday, CCMG stated that the absence of a substantive Chief Electoral Officer hindered ECZ’s ability to function to the…...
We’ll remain alert despite reduction in misappropriation of govt funds – PAC
THE Public Accounts Committee says it will still remain alert in providing its oversight role of ensuring project implementation, despite the reduction in the misapplication of funds as cited in the latest Auditor General’s report. Last Tuesday, Secretary to the Cabinet Patrick Kangwa said he was confident that ministries and provinces would next year achieve…...
Cost of living in Lsk drops by K121
THE cost of living for a family of five in Lusaka for September has reduced to K9,146.06 compared to the K9,267.34 recorded for August. This is according to the Jesuit Centre for Theological Reflection (JCTR) Basic Needs and Nutrition Basket (BNNB). In a statement, Monday, JCTR Social and Economic Development Programme Manager Muchimba Siamachoka recalled…...
Syakalima should report himself to police for hate speech, demands PF
PF acting president Given Lubinda says Education Minister Douglas Syakalima should report himself to the police for hate speech. And Lubinda says citizens will only have one meal per week by February next year due to high mealie meal prices. Lubinda has further announced that the party has declared October 28 as “green day” in…...