Import cover has been above 3 months target – Musokotwane
FINANCE Minister Situmbeko Musokotwane has revealed that Zambia’s import cover has been above the target of at least three months under UPND. He said this in the National Assembly, Friday, in response to a question by Chinsali PF member of parliament Kalalwe Mukosa who wanted to find out what the import cover was as at…...
Canisius replaces Chitalu in PF central committee
PF National Chairperson Davies Chama says PF aspiring presidential candidate Dr Chitalu Chilufya voluntarily left the central committee, adding that his position has actually been filled by Dr Canisius Banda. Yesterday, PF-run Facebook page Smart Eagles reported that Dr Chilufya had been expelled from the PF central committee. But in an interview, Chama said Dr…...
Govt still pondering how to sell luxury VX cars – VEEP
VICE-President Mutale Nalumango says government is still working on modalities of how the VX motor vehicles will be sold. Last month, Secretary to the Cabinet Patrick Kangwa directed public service employees to surrender all brand new VX motor vehicles to the Ministry of Transport and Logistics for safe keeping before they are sold. Speaking during…...
Stakeholders toast to revision of marriage age to 19
NGOCC Executive Director Anne Anamela says the revised marriage age is a good development as it will harmonise the laws in relation to the age of maturity and the prohibition of child marriage. And Senior Chief Madzimawe of the Ngoni people of Chipata says the enactment of the revised marriage age will help Traditional leaders effectively…...
Women’s movement demand compensation for 13 abducted ‘girls’
NGOCC Chairperson Grace Sinkamba says the women movement has instructed its lawyers to commence legal action against the state for compensation of the 13 abducted girls. And Young Women Christian Association President Patricia Mubanga says there are more people involved, or who had knowledge about the abductions, whom law enforcement agencies have to bring to…...
Just watch and keep quiet, HH tells PF
PRESIDENT Hakainde Hichilema says those who led the country into a debt trap should just keep quiet and watch what is happening if they can’t want to be grateful for what the UPND government has done. Speaking upon arrival at Simon Mwansa Kapwepwe International Airport, Saturday, President Hichilema said achieving the debt restructuring agreement was…...
PF ‘pardoned’ Precious, says Mwiimbu without giving crime details
MINISTER of Home Affairs and Internal Security Jack Mwiimbu says it was the PF administration which recommended Precious Himululi alias Precious Namweemba Magande’s pardon. Recently, Precious Namweemba Magande said she stole about $1.2 million from a well-known figure who served in the PF government. Precious said she did not plan to steal the money but she couldn’t help…...
Masebo disputes claim that NHIMA only covers upto K1,500 for cancer treatment
HEALTH Minister Silvia Masebo says it is not correct and it is also misleading to insinuate that NHIMA pays a maximum of K1,500 towards cancer treatment for each patient. Masebo has clarified that there is no limit for the treatment of cancer patients, as this is dependent on their condition. She said this in the…...
Mswati congratulates Zambia on debt restructuring
KING Mswati III of the Kingdom of Eswatini has congratulated Zambia on achieving the deal with creditors to restructure Zambia’s debt. Speaking when he officially opened the Zambia International Trade Fair, Saturday, King Mswati III said Zambia should share its debt restructuring experience with other African countries. “Eswatini will be hosting a her international trade…...
TIZ hails conviction of 51 houses’ owners
TI-Z Chapter President Sampa Kalungu says the conviction of the Lusaka couple which owned and concealed 51 houses in Lusaka’s Chalala area will help restore the people’s hope and confidence in the Law Enforcement Agencies. Last week Friday, the Lusaka Magistrates’ Court convicted and sentenced to 3 years with hard labour the owners of the…...