Opposition MPs implement “picture no sound” in Parley
OPPOSITION members of parliament yesterday put up a silent protest in the House during a session which only lasted for two hours. The opposition members from the Patriotic Front and some independent members did not ask any supplementary questions, rise on any points of order or take part in debates on the floor of the…...
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New FIC board will be announced today or tomorrow – State House
PRESIDENT Hakainde Hichilema’s economic advisor Pamela Nakamba says the new board of directors for the Financial Intelligence Centre has been constituted and it will be announced to the nation either today or tomorrow. In December 2021 President Hakainde Hichilema dissolved the Board of Directors for the Financial Intelligence Centre (FIC) with Finance and National Planning…...
We have more tourists coming from countries which received visa waivers – Tourism Agency
THE Zambia Tourism Agency (ZTA) says there has been an increase in the number of tourists visiting the country since government’s move to waive Visa requirements for certain countries. Last year, Minister of Home Affairs and Internal Security Jack Mwiimbu announced the waiver of Visa requirements for selected countries like the UK, USA, Canada, Australia,…...
Zesco signs power purchase agreement with ACSG
ZESCO Managing Director Victor Mapani says ACSG Westland Power Company’s decision to invest in a solar thermal power project will not only increase power generation capacity but also help diversify the country’s energy mix. And ACSG Westland Power Company Limited Chairman, Chief Obi Amuchienwa says the company has funds to make the project possible and…...
We’re busy with conferences because of positive reactions from investors – Chipoka
COMMERCE, Trade and Industry Minister Chipoka Mulenga says investors’ reaction to government policies has been positive so far, which is why most government officials are busy with conferences. In an interview, Wednesday, Mulenga said government only needs to make sure that the good policies are sustainable. “It (reaction to government policies) has been very positive…....
Defending opposition members is hard, laments lawyer
LUSAKA Lawyer Jonas Zimba says these are difficult times when it comes to defending opposition members, adding that certain decisions being made will haunt the country for years. And Zimba says detained Kawambwa PF member of parliament Nickson Chilangwa is in high spirits. In an interview, Wednesday, Zimba said he was not a political lawyer…....
Nothing intimidates Copper Queens – Mwila
COPPER Queens assistant coach Florence Mwila says the team is not intimidated ahead of their opening World Cup match against Japan in New Zealand. Zambia are aiming to start their World Cup run on a good note when they face Japan this Saturday. Speaking in an interview yesterday, Mwila said it was important for the…...
KBF questions criteria used to give Musokotwane ‘outstanding minister award’
ZAMBIA Must Prosper leader Kelvin Bwalya Fube has questioned the criteria used to award Finance Minister Dr Situmbeko Musokotwane the outstanding minister of the year award. On Tuesday, Dr Musokotwane received the prestigious Foreign Investment Network (FIN) Best of Africa Outstanding Minister of the Year award in London, UK. Meanwhile, members of parliament took turns…...
IG’s revelations that PF recruited cadres into police service elates UPND youths
UPND National Youth Chairman Gilbert Liswaniso has praised Inspector General of Police Graphel Musamba over his revelations that the PF recruited cadres and junkies into the police service hence rampant cases of rape, and indiscipline among some officers. Liswaniso has since urged Musamba to urgently identify such officers and subject them to refresher Police Service…...