BAZ advises financial institutions to invest in counterfeit money detectors
THE Bankers Association of Zambia (BAZ) has urged financial institutions to invest in counterfeit money detectors in view of DEC’s revelations that millions of counterfeit dollars have infiltrated the market. And Drug Enforcement Commission (DEC) Director General Nason Banda says the counterfeit notes are being printed from outside Zambia. On Friday, DEC revealed that it…...
Speaker launches ‘Keep Parliament Clean’ campaign
SPEAKER of the National Assembly Nelly Mutti has flagged off the Keep Parliament Clean Campaign. Speaking during the ceremony, Monday, Speaker Mutti called on individuals to take it upon themselves and ensure a clean environment. “You recall that exactly three weeks ago I had the honour to officially launch our inaugural ‘keep Parliament clean’ initiative…...
Let’s not assume but wait for Chilangwa to explain where he was – Kampyongo
PF Whip Stephen Kampyongo says people should wait for Nickson Chilangwa to explain where he was or his reasons for being away, and avoid making assumptions. Chilangwa, who is Kawambwa PF member of parliament, handed himself over to the police on Saturday after being in hiding since May when a bench warrant was issued against…...
Mundubile’s claims baseless, UPND doesn’t intend to cause by-election in Kawambwa – Mweetwa
UPND Spokesperson Cornelius Mweetwa says Brian Mundubile’s claims that the ruling party wants to cause a by-election in Kawambwa are highly misplaced and baseless as the party has no such intentions. Mundubile, who is leader of the opposition in Parliament, recently claimed that the UPND wanted to cause a by-election in Kawambwa, hence the persecution,…...
Kamanga celebrates Cosafa Cup victory
FAZ president Andrew Kamanga is delighted with the Chipolopolo’s success at the just ended Cosafa tournament where the team emerged victorious. The Chipolopolo edged Lesotho in a tightly contested fixture to lift their seventh regional title after Moyela Libamba scored the only goal of the encounter on Sunday evening. In his latest Monday President’s Column,…...
Imenda should stop politicising CDF programme through his tours – TIZ
TRANSPARENCY International Zambia (TI-Z) has called on UPND Secretary General Batuke Imenda to desist from politicicing the Constituency Development Fund (CDF) programme through his nationwide tour of projects. In a statement, Monday, TI-Z Executive Director Maurice Nyambe said Imenda’s action, no matter how well intended, had the potential to blur the line between government and…...
Govt must act on FIC Report, eloquent words won’t win us corruption fight – Lifuka
GOVERNANCE Activist Rueben Lifuka says the UPND government should adequately respond to the FIC Trends Report and put in place a strategy for improving beneficial ownership transparency. And Lifuka says there is need to see tangible actions towards the corruption fight because eloquent words won’t achieve this. Commenting on the 8th Money Laundering and Terrorist…...
Increase tobacco taxes, they’re too low, TOFAZA urges govt
TOBACCO Free Association of Zambia (TOFAZA) Executive Director Brenda Chitindi has urged government to increase taxes on tobacco, saying they are too low compared to other African countries. In an interview, Monday, Chitindi argued that taxes on tobacco ought to be high as it was one of the major risk factors for non communicable diseases…....
We’ll leave a mark at the World Cup – Kundananji
COPPER Queens striker Rachael Kundananji says the team is at the 2023 FIFA Women’s World Cup to leave a mark as the clock starts its countdown to Saturdays Group C opener against Japan. And Skipper Barbra Banda has thanked the Zambian community in New Zealand for the great reception in Hamilton. During an interview after…...
You have quality to deliver at World Cup, HH tells Copper Queens
PRESIDENT Hakainde Hichilema says the Zambia Women’s National Team is able to deliver positive results looking at the quality the team brings to the table. Addressing the Copper Queens ahead of the 2023 FIFA Women’s World Cup, Monday, President Hichilema expressed confidence in the team to deliver. “We know, we believe looking at the quality…...