Lufuma warns Tayali against conspiracy against defence force
DEFENCE Minister Ambrose Lufuma has rubbished social media reports purporting that the Zambia Army sent special forces to Chilufya Tayali’s home recently with a view to harm him. Lufuma has further warned Tayali and other politicians against conspiracy against the defence force and the Presidency. Last week Monday, Tayali accused the Army of invading his…...
Local authorities not following bidding procedure – ZPPA
ZAMBIA Public Procurement Authority (ZPPA) Director General Idah Chella says the authority undertook 10 investigations, of which seven were concluded, on various procurement matters during the first quarter of 2023. And Chella has noted with concern that most local authorities are not following procedure when it comes to eligibility for participation in the Open National Bidding…...
HH keeps appointing inexperienced people – Kabimba
ECONOMIC Front leader Wynter Kabimba says President Hakainde Hichilema needs to stop the blame game of calling out ministers and the entire civil service over non-performance because he is the one who keeps appointing inexperienced people. Speaking when he featured on Diamond TV, Sunday, Kabimba said President Hichilema was introducing more cadreism than ever before…....
Scholarships Board proposes 5% interest rate reduction on students loans
THE Higher Education Loans and Scholarships Board (HELSB) says it has sent a proposal to the Ministry of Education for a downward adjustment of interest rates on student loans from 15 percent to 10 percent. Last week Wednesday when President Hakainde Hichilema addressed University of Zambia students, the UNZASU president appealed for a reduction of…...
Esther will only explain her $400,000 when need arises – Lawyer
FORMER first lady Esther Lungu’s lawyer, Jonas Zimba, says his client will only explain her US$400,000 when need arises, arguing that the key issue at the moment is whether the rule of law is being upheld. But Governance activist Rueben Lifuka says the former first lady should account for her US$400,000, further questioning what she…...
Chanda Kabwe eager to appear before JIT today – Laywer
FORMER DMMU national coordinator Chanda Kabwe’s Lawyer Jonas Zimba says his client is eager to appear before the Joint investigation Team today. On Friday last week, police summoned the former Disaster Management and Mitigation Unit national coordinator to appear before its investigation team today. About two weeks ago, JIT had warned and cautioned Kabwe for…...
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Luanshya teenager gets electrocuted while hanging clothes
A 13-YEAR-OLD girl of Luanshya District, who also a grade 7 pupil, has died after she was electrocuted while hanging her clothes on a clothes line. In a statement, Monday, Copperbelt Police Commissioner Peacewell Mweemba said the incident happened after the deceased finished washing her clothes and went to hang them on the clothes line…...
CEC records 3% increase in amounts of power sold in 2022
THE Copperbelt Energy Corporation (CEC) has described its business performance in 2022 as “generally well”. CEC Managing Director Owen Silavwe says the corporation saw a 3 percent increase in the amount of power it sold last year. Addressing the media, Friday, Silavwe said although the 3 percent was a modest growth, it was good for…...
We’ve fulfilled conditions to prevent de-registration – PF
PF Information and Publicity Chairperson Raphael Nakacinda says the Registrar of Societies has, as a matter of fact, confirmed receipt of the full list of office bearers submitted by the party. A fortnight ago, Chief Registrar of Societies Thandiwe Mhende wrote to the Patriotic Front, notifying them of her intention to deregister the opposition political…...
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