We’re not aware PF will be deregistered, it should just comply – Govt
THE Ministry of Home Affairs and Internal Security says it’s not aware that PF will be deregistered today, urging the party to simply comply with the requirements. Ministry of Home Affairs and Internal Security Public Relations Officer Collins Hikalinda says the opposition party has still not complied with the requirements of the law as guided…...
We wish Antonio well but he shouldn’t provoke people – Mumbi
PF central committee member Mumbi Phiri says Antonio Mwanza should leave the former ruling party quietly without provoking anyone. On Thursday, Mwanza resigned from his position as PF media director and withdrew his membership from the party, citing lack of direction and commitment to hold the convention to elect a new leader. Mwanza said it…...
Don’t deregister PF, we need it to challenge UPND in Parliament
PF National Chairperson Davies Chama is concerned about the threat by the UPND government to deregister his party, saying it’s a plot to introduce a one party state in the country that has long stood as a symbol of democracy. Chama’s fear stems from information shared by party vice-president Given Lubinda during a central committee…...
I can’t determine how soon ATI Bill will be enacted into law – Information PS
MINISTRY of Information and Media Permanent Secretary Kennedy Kalunga says government has made progress with regard to the Access to Information Bill, but says he can’t determine when it will be enacted into law. In February this year, Chief Government Spokesperson Chushi Kasanda revealed that Cabinet had agreed to a roadmap leading to the enactment…...
Zumani’s docket still with NPA – Police
POLICE Spokesperson Rae Hamoonga says Zumani Zimba and three others, who were charged and arrested over the 2019 gassing incidences, are yet to appear in court because the docket is still with the National Prosecution Authority. About a fortnight ago, Police jointly charged and arrested former president Edgar Lungu’s political advisor Zumani and three others…...
Govt flags off 2023-2024 fertiliser distribution exercise
AGRICULTURE Minister Mtolo Phiri yesterday flagged off the 2023-2024 fertiliser distribution exercise under the Farmer Input Support Programme (FISP). Speaking during the ceremony, Monday, Phiri commended the United Capital Fertiliser for producing more than what the government had contracted it to supply. “The Ministry of Agriculture is eager to achieve enhanced agriculture production, extension service…...
Stop working in isolation to get credit over a case, DEC boss tells other LEAs
DRUG Enforcement Commission Director General Nason Banda has urged other Law Enforcement Agencies (LEAs) to stop working in isolation for a chance to get credit for cracking a case, saying that is old fashioned. And Banda says he recently went to view some properties belonging to some DEC targets in Europe. Speaking during the opening…...
CDF a game changer – Fundanga
FORMER Bank of Zambia Governor Caleb Fundanga has given the new dawn government “high marks” for the implementation of the Constituency Development Fund. And Dr Fundanga says stability in institutions like the Central Bank cannot be maintained if chief executives are working in fear of being fired. Meanwhile, Dr Fundanga says Zambia must increase its…...
Covid cases on the rise this cold season, get vaccinated – Masebo
HEALTH Minister Sylvia Masebo says Zambia has recorded a slight increase in Covid-19 cases in the past two weeks, urging those who are not yet vaccinated to get the jab. And Zambia Medical Association (ZMA) Secretary General Dr Kaumba Tolopu says Covid-19 is here to stay and the only reason it is no longer as […]
ZCCB directs Priests to stop issuing public statements on “recent happenings”
THE Zambia Conference of Catholic Bishops (ZCCB) has directed Priests to refrain from making any public statements concerning “recent happenings in our country”. According to a memo addressed to Vicars Forane, Priests, Religious Men and Women dated June 12, 2023, Bishop of the Catholic Diocese of Ndola Reverend Benjamin Phiri noted that recent happenings in…...