We’ll be doubting Thomas until ATI bill is enacted – Fr Muyebe
CSOs Access To Information Coalition Chairperson Fr Alex Muyebe says he will remain a doubting Thomas not until the Access to Information Bill is finally enacted into law. Last week, Cabinet approved in principle the introduction of the Access to Information Bill in the National Assembly. But in an interview, Fr Muyebe said it was…...
Leveraging Manganese and Gold Mining for Zambia’s Economic Growth and Job Creation
In this week’s Monday Opinion, we look at the potential of Zambia’s mining sector, specifically focusing on the viability of manganese and gold mining to drive economic growth and job creation. The mining sector has been the backbone of Zambia’s economy, contributing 17.5 percent of its GDP and over 70 percent of export earnings. However, […]
We’re making money from the mealie meal ZNS is exporting to Congo – Lufuma
DEFENCE Minister Ambrose Lufuma says the Zambia National Service Eagle branded mealie meal labeled “for export” is being imported from South Africa for purposes of exporting to Congo. Lufuma says government is not only making money from the exports but stabilising mealie meal prices in Zambia at the same time. Some citizens have in the…...
We won’t hesitate to take action against Zesco for poor performance, cautions ERB
THE Energy Regulation Board (ERB) says Zesco did not meet various performance targets which were set for the years 2020 to 2022, among them targets for new customer connections as well as financial performance. And ERB has cautioned that it will not hesitate to take action against the utility company for poor performance arising from…...
Copper Queens face Costa Rica dead rubber fixture
THE Women’s national team seeks an uplifting end to their debut FIFA Women’s World Cup campaign this morning in Hamilton, New Zealand when they face fellow winless side Costa Rica in their final Group C match. Zambia and Costa Rica head into their dead-rubber fixture on zero points each after both lost their respective opening…...
Current mood of despair is forcing people to look for alternative leadership – Mpombo
FORMER defence minister George Mpombo claims that the prevailing mood of despair is forcing people to look for alternative leadership, hence calls for former president Edgar Lungu’s political comeback. In an interview, Mpombo said despite Lungu’s failure to control unruly cadres, “people believe his second journey to Damascus would reverse the present decline”. “Zambians are…...
People will regret having taken their NAPSA partial, insists Simukoko
FORMER labour minister Joyce Simukoko says the high percentage of men who have accessed their partial withdraw compared to women can be attributed to lack of information about the process on the part of females. And Simukoko has insisted that most people who have accessed their NAPSA partial withdraw will live to regret their decision…....
Arrows win Owen Busange 7’s Cup
RED Arrows Rugby Club was at the weekend crowned the 2023 Owen Busange 7’s champion in Chililabombwe after beating rivals Buffaloes 14-12 in a tightly contested fixture. The champions received K10,000 prize money as the main cup winners while runners-up Buffaloes pocketed K8,000. Fresh from winning the 2023 National Rugby League (NRL) title, Arrows scored…...
ACC’s delay to take Dick to court prejudicing my client – Lawyer
FORMER Auditor General Dr Dick Sichembe’s lawyer James Mataliro says the Anti-Corruption Commission’s delay to take his client to court shows that they don’t have sufficient evidence against him. In March this year, the commission arrested and charged Dr Sichembe for corrupt practices involving over K1 million. The commission said Dr Sichembe, whilst serving in…...
Law prohibits use of motorbikes as taxis – RTSA
THE Road Transport and Safety Agency (RTSA) says it will enforce the law against the use of motorbikes as a mode of public transport across the country. But the Commuter Rights Association of Zambia (CRAZ) has challenged RSTA to find an alternative for the commuters and wondered if the action on motor bikes would also…...