Acquisition of new Zambia Airways’ aircraft excites govt
TRANSPORT and Logistics Minister Frank Tayali says the arrival of the newly acquired Boeing 737-800 aircraft for Zambia Airways not only signifies growth of the airline but showcases government’s aspirations to have Zambia’s footprint in the aviation industry. And Tourism Minister Rodney Sikumba says the sector is expected to benefit from the newly acquired aircraft…....
ACC investigates Chipata Council Town Clerk for abuse of office
THE Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) is investigating Chipata City Council Town Clerk Aaron Kamalondo for abuse of office. And Kamalondo says he is cooperating with law enforcement officers as they investigate him but has denied the abuse of office allegations against him. According to a whistleblower report, Kamalondo has been accused of misappropriating public funds, harassing…...
In 2 years we’re already a UN reference point – HH
WE are very ambitious, in two years we are already becoming a reference point in the UN system, says President Hakainde Hichilema. Speaking at St Theresa’s Catholic Cathedral Parish in Livingstone yesterday, President Hichilema boasted about the CDF increment from a “paltry” K1.6 million per constituency to now K30.6 million. “The Constituency Development Fund is…...
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Those against Mwambwa’s appointment should wait for ratification process – Kabesha
ATTORNEY General Mulilo Kabesha says individuals who are against the appointment of Ron Mwambwa as Auditor General should wait for the ratification process before the National Assembly to argue their case. Last week, PF members of parliament held a media briefing where they opposed the appointment of Mwambwa as Auditor General, arguing that he didn’t…...
ZAMMSA receives second consignment of health centre kits
THE Zambia Medicines and Medical Supplies Agency (ZAMMSA) has announced that it has received the second consignment of 7,050 Health Centre Kits from Mission Pharma of India. Earlier this year, ZAMMSA received the first consignment of 7,050 health Centre Kits aimed at addressing the challenge of shortage of medicines in health facilities across the country…....
ERB hikes petrol by 56 ngwee, diesel by K3
THE Energy Regulation Board (ERB) has adjusted upwards the pump price for petrol by K0.56 per litre, K3.08 for diesel and K2.87 for Jet A-I at Kenneth Kaunda International Airport. At a media briefing, Saturday, ERB Board Chairperson Reynolds Bowa announced the new prices as K29.98 from K29.42 for Petrol, K29.96 from K26.88 for Low…...
Baby dies after botched tongue tie surgery
POLICE have launched a manhunt for a Chirundu woman in connection with the death of an eight-month-old baby after a botched tongue tie surgery. In a statement, Police Deputy Public Relations Officer Danny Mwale said the child is suspected to have died from bleeding after the failed procedure performed by the woman only identified as…...
Mumbi advises Lungu to withdraw retirement letter, as he says he’ll think about it
FORMER PF deputy secretary general Mumbi Phiri yesterday advised former president Edgar Lungu to withdraw the letter he wrote to Cabinet indicating that he had left active politics so that he can stand in 2026. As a reaction to Phiri’s request, Lungu, who had accompanied his wife to the Lusaka Magistrates’ Court, suddenly started singing…...
Govt pushes CDF to 30.6m, increases PAYE exemption to K5,100, rules out fuel subsidies
FINANCE and National Planning Minister Dr Situmbeko Musokotwane has announced an increase in the Constituency Development Fund (CDF) to 30.6 million per constituency from the current K28.3 million, for next year. And Dr Musokotwane says K356.1 million has been allocated in the 2024 budget for the recruitment of 5,400 personnel in the education sector and…...