Since people are being paid, I’ll also sue state at appropriate time – Mumbi
FORMER PF deputy secretary general Mumbi Phiri says at an appropriate time, she will also sue the state for compensation since everyone is being paid. And Phiri says people should respect her decision to advocate for former president Lungu’s political comeback. Meanwhile, Phiri has wondered why Matero PF member of parliament Miles Sampa has not…...
Majority local financing in 2024 budget inevitable – EAZ
THE Economics Association of Zambia (EAZ) says it is inevitable that majority financing in the 2024 budget will be raised through domestic resources, arguing that donor countries don’t have the luxury of resources like before. Finance and National Planning Minister Dr Situmbeko Musokotwane announced that from the almost K177.9 billion to be spent in 2024, K141…...
We’re studying the firing of 10 US Embassy staff – ACC
THE Anti-Corruption Commission says it is studying a matter in which the United States Embassy in Zambia fired 10 of its staff members for engaging in corrupt practices. In response to a query, ACC Head-Corporate Communications Timothy Moono said investigations would determine the Commission’s next course of action. “I wish to acknowledge receipt of your…...
We’re overwhelmed with inquiries on Starlink – Paratus
PARATUS Zambia, the authorised reseller of Starlink in Zambia, says they are overwhelmed with enquiries and are busy onboarding customers at the moment. Responding to a press query, Paratus disclosed that Starlink priority data package offered a speed of 40-220 Mbps download and 8-25 Mbps upload. “Yes, we can confirm that Starlink is available in…...
Police impound Shakafuswa’s vehicle
POLICE have impounded a land cruiser belonging to Mandevu Member of Parliament Christopher Shakafuswa which has been on the wanted list. The motor vehicle is said to be registered under a fictitious company which is under police investigations. Confirming the development in an exclusive interview, Police spokesperson Rae Hamoonga disclosed that the vehicle which was…...
M’membe challenges HH, Mweetwa to public debate on LGBTQI
SOCIALIST Party leader Fred M’membe has challenged President Hakainde Hichilema to a public debate on national television regarding the UPND administration and State House’s “involvement with gays, defenders, protectors and promoters of gay rights”. And Dr M’membe has stressed that neither he nor his party supports LGBTQI or gay practices. At a media briefing on…...
AG reveals how ministries procured 1,002 vehicles whose whereabouts are unknown
THE Auditor General’s report for the financial year ended December 31, 2022, has revealed that according to ZRA’s database, 1,002 motor vehicles whose Value for Duty Purposes was over K464 million were procured by various ministries using their TPINs, but their physical whereabouts were unknown as at July 31, 2023. The report indicated that there…...
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Power cruises past Kansanshi Dynamos
DEFENDING Super League champions Power Dynamos have rallied from a goal down to beat Kansanshi Dynamos 3-1 in the ‘dynamic derby’ at the Arthur Davis Stadium. A brace from Salulani Phiri and a cracker from Joshua Mutale ensured the defending champions earned the Dynamos derby bragging rights and went fourth on the log table. Coach…...
Mweetwa questions Kalaba, M’membe alliance with “corrupt” PF
CHIEF Government Spokesperson Cornelius Mweetwa has challenged Citizens First and Socialist Party leaders Harry Kalaba and Dr Fred M’membe, respectively, to explain why they are now in an alliance with PF, a party they campaigned against and called corrupt and violent. And Mweetwa has reiterated that government has no intention of lifting former president Edgar…...