CDF bottlenecks should be dealt with within the law – Banda
FORMER Kasenengwa PF member of parliament Sensio Banda says bottlenecks within the CDF delivery processes should be addressed within the confines of the law. During the official opening of the third session of the 13th National Assembly, Friday, President Hakainde Hichilema directed the Minister of Local Government and Rural Development to make necessary legislative arrangements […]
Understanding the Dynamics of Domestic Debt for Resource Mobilization in Zambia
Zambia has been grappling with public debt effects for over two decades. Recently, the country made headlines with its efforts to restructure public debt under the G20 Common Framework. The debt situation has spurred a closer examination of Zambia’s debt landscape, which comprises both external and domestic debt. According to the Ministry of Finance and […]
Kamono Farms directors deny fraud charges
DIRECTORS of Kamono Farms Initiative Limited and others have appeared before the Lusaka Magistrates’ Court and pleaded not guilty to charges of conducting a money circulation scheme, money laundering and conducting a banking business without a licence. Meanwhile, Lusaka magistrate Kawama Mwamfuli has reserved ruling on whether the accused persons in the matter should have…...
New Luapula Minister vows to spearhead development
NEWLY appointed Luapula Province Minister Njavwa Simutowe says he will engage the local leadership to ensure that those participating in mining activities in the province have legal documents. In July this year, former Luapula Province minister Derricky Chilundika became the first minister to be dismissed by President Hakainde Hichilema. After his dismissal, the Zambia police…...
It’s a direct divorce if Vedanta fails, no liquidation – Kabuswe
GOVERNMENT says its agreement with Vedanta has been structured in such a way that if the company fails to run KCM, there will be no provisional liquidation but an absolute “divorce”. Speaking, when he featured on Diamond TV, Thursday, Mines and Minerals Development Minister Paul Kabuswe said government, however, wanted Vedanta to succeed in running…...
Court denies Kasanda bailÂ
THE Economic and Financial Crimes Court has declined to grant Lusaka businessman Shadreck Kasanda bail in a matter in which he is charged with the offence of disposal of property suspected to be proceeds of crime. High Court Judges Pixie Yangailo, Ian Mabbolobbolo and Vincent Siloka have ruled that even if the court were to…...
Police’s attempt to “abduct” Munir from Parley angers Leader of the Opposition
POLICE in Lusaka attempted to arrest Lumezi Independent Member of Parliament Munir Zulu at parliament grounds shortly after the Presidential address on Friday. And Police deputy public relations officer Danny Mwale has confirmed that police were looking for Zulu. Meanwhile, leader of the opposition in Parliament Brian Mundubile says it’s unacceptable that police want to…...
We want to do well at AFCON – Grant
ZAMBIA coach Avram Grant says the team wants to do well at the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations and has set a minimum target of making it out of the group stages. The Chipolopolo played to a 1-all draw against Comoros on Saturday night thanks to a 70th-minute Patson Daka goal that cancelled Ben Yousourff’s…...
We’re back in business – Chipolopolo stars
CHIPOLOPOLO players Emmanuel Banda and Frankie Musonda say Zambia should not be underestimated because it means business ahead of the AFCON tournament. The Avram Grant-coached side concluded its AFCON qualifying campaign top of Group H with 13 points courtesy of a Patson Daka goal which rescued a point against Comoros on Saturday night. In an…...
Local companies haven’t proved they’re capable of printing ballot papers – Zaloumis
The Electoral Commission of Zambia (ECZ) says it is concerned with the lack of response from the local printing companies regarding the possibility of printing the 2026 ballot papers locally. In an interview, ECZ Chairperson Mwangala Zaloumis said the commission had written to many local companies but none of them had responded to its request…...