IDC board fires Mapani, appoints Ngoma to act as CEO
INDUSTRIAL Development Corporation’s Perry Mapani has been fired from his position as Chief Executive Officer. According to a source who sought anonymity, Mapani’s probation was extended twice but he still failed to deliver a satisfactory performance. The source also said under Mapani’s leadership, IDC experienced an unprecedented mass exodus of staff which had crippled operations…....
We’re outsourcing construction works for quicker turnaround – Zesco
ECONOMIC Freedom Fighters (EFF) leader Kasonde Mwenda has alleged that the construction section at Zesco has been privatised. But Zesco Board Chairman Vickson Ncube has denied the allegation, saying the utility company is only subcontracting firms to conduct construction works for a quicker turnaround. Addressing the media, Thursday, Mwenda challenged Zesco to state whether his…...
Zambia is now a dictatorship of the worst kind – Telesphore
EMERITUS Archbishop Telesphore Mpundu says Zambia is now a dictatorship of the worst kind because President Hakainde Hichilema is doing exactly what PF did to him to opposition leaders. Meanwhile, Mpundu says the recent meeting between President Hichilema and Our Civic Duty Association (OCiDA) leadership was cordial, but critical issues were not considered. Commenting on…...
HH is the best President I have worked under – Masebo
CHONGWE UPND member of parliament Sylvia Masebo says she has served under various Presidents like Levy Mwanawasa and Frederick Chiluba, but for her, President Hakainde Hichilema is the best. In an interview, Wednesday, Masebo said what President Hichilema has done in two years is a miracle, considering the kind of economy his government inherited. “What…...
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Yoyo Foods signs Yo Maps as brand ambassador
YOYO Foods Zambia Limited has signed popular artist Elton Mulenga alias Yo Maps as its new brand ambassador for the next one year. Speaking shortly after signing the deal, Mulenga said it was encouraging and motivating when artists were recognised by brands. “It means a lot and it means that Zambian music is going somewhere. […]
LCC apprehends 7 street vendors
THE Lusaka City Council (LCC) has apprehended seven street vendors for illegally selling their merchandise and food items along Freedom way and Chachacha roads. The Local Authority says it conducted random inspections in the Central Business District where it discovered that some people are still conducting their business on the streets. In a statement, Thursday,…...
If HH doesn’t declare his assets, it’ll open doors for his prosecution – Makebi
LUSAKA Lawyer Makebi Zulu says President Hakainde Hichilema should declare his assets as failure to do so will only open doors for his prosecution when he leaves office. And Zulu, who is former Malambo PF member of parliament, says the Patriotic Front has learnt from its failures and will bounce back as a better, stronger…...
Trust govt, it has a plan to reduce mealie meal prices – Chilundika
NCHANGA UPND member of parliament Derricky Chilundika says citizens should continue trusting the UPND government because it has a plan to bring down the cost of mealie meal. And Chilundika says his constituency is doing well in terms of utilising the Constituency Development Fund. In an interview, the former Luapula Province Minister insisted that matters…...