Presidential trips are important, let’s be realistic as we criticise – PF MCC
PF member of the central committee Mwimba Malama says the opposition should be realistic as they criticise presidential trips because they are important. In an interview, Malama said just because one was in opposition did not mean they should condemn trips which were meant to benefit the country. “Just because today one is not UPND,…...
UPND’s lack of transparency a thorn in its corruption fight
THE arrests of former Luapula Province minister Derricky Chilundika and 18 others in the Sugilite mining scandal has reinvigorated the debate around the fight against corruption under UPND. On one hand, government and ruling party officials say the development is evidence that the law is applied equally in our country. On the other hand, however,…...
In 2 years, HH has done what we failed to do – PF MP
MAFINGA PF member of parliament Robert Chabinga says in just two years, President Hakainde Hichilema has managed to do what his party failed to do while in government. In an interview, Monday, Chabinga said it was now difficult for him to work against the new dawn government because President Hichilema was performing better than PF…....
Being in and out of detention has become a lifestyle for us – Tasila
PF members of parliament yesterday visited Lumezi Independent member of parliament Munir Zulu who is still detained at Lusaka Central Correctional Facility, since Thursday last week. Zulu was arrested for contempt by the Department of Immigration after Kaizer Zulu, whom he signed bail for, failed to show up for court sessions. Speaking to journalists after…...
I’m withdrawing from being Lubinda’s surety, he’s ungrateful – Miles
MATERO PF member of parliament Miles Sampa says he is in consultation with his lawyers over his intentions to withdraw his bail sureties for PF vice-president Given Lubinda and former Intercity-stationed cadre Francis Muchemwa. Last week, the Immigration Department nabbed Lumezi Independent member of parliament Munir Zulu, who was Kaizer Zulu’s bail surety for contempt…...
There’re no permanent enemies in politics – Lusambo
FORMER Kabushi PF member of parliament Bowman Lusambo says there are no permanent enemies in politics because people only differ on principle. In an interview, Lusambo said it shouldn’t surprise people when they see him with President Hakainde Hichilema after arguing with him. “In a political setup, we don’t have permanent enemies. I can argue…...
Woolley rattles PF: “He must shut up”
FORMER ambassador to Ethiopia and Permanent Representative to the AU Emmanuel Mwamba says British High Commissioner to Zambia Nicholas Woolley should shut up or speak the truth. And PF member of the central committee Dr Canisius Banda says High Commissioner Woolley has turned into President Hakainde Hichilema’s praise singer. Speaking to journalists last week, High…...
Barrick reveals plans to expand Lumwana mine life beyond 2060
BARRICK Gold Corporation president and chief executive officer Mark Bristow says President Hakainde Hichilema has not only brought stability to the country but has made Zambia more investable. And Bristow says the firm is looking at expanding Lumwana copper mine life beyond 2060. In an interview, Bristow said the country was in a much better…...
It’s embarrassing that police are part of Sugilite saga – IG
INSPECTOR General of Police Graphel Musamba has described the alleged involvement of some police officers and a police commissioner in the sugilite scandal and their subsequent arrest as embarrassing. Police on Saturday announced the arrest of 19 people for allegedly mining 23 tonnes of Sugilite Mineral Ore without a license in Muombe Mine area in…...
Zambia shouldn’t aspire for debt cancellation – Saasa
ECONOMIST Professor Oliver Saasa says Zambia should not aspire for debt cancellation, arguing that a sovereign country must have pride in meeting its obligations all the time. And Prof Saasa says the UPND government must tame its appetite for contracting sovereign debt and ensure that there is a clear economic recovery programme on how resources…...