PF central committee meeting illegal – Sampa
PF Deputy Secretary General Nickson Chilangwa says the party has made significant progress regarding preparations for the holding of the legislative and extra-ordinary general conferences. But PF presidential candidate Miles Sampa says the PF central committee meeting held on Saturday, May 6, 2023 was illegal. The PF held a central committee meeting on Saturday, and…...
Stop stealing drugs, Masebo tells health workers
HEALTH Minister Sylvia Masebo has told health workers to stop stealing drugs, noting that so many pharmacies have mushroomed near public health facilities and are being run by officers employed by her ministry. And Masebo says government has been told that some of the equipment at Lewanika General Hospital needs to be thrown away because…...
There’s no need for Lungu to come back, he can write books or start lecturing – Shikapwasha
FORMER home affairs minister Lt Ronnie Shikapwasha says former president Edgar Lungu should give his successor room to govern without any interference, arguing that it will be a disaster if he decides to get back into active politics. Lt Shikapwasha has advised Lungu to either start writing books, lecturing at universities or travelling countrywide. Lt…...
HH woos South Korea investment
PRESIDENT Hakainde Hichilema says his government will increase trade and investment activities in the country in order to get the economy running at a fast rate. And President Hichilema has called for increased investments from South Korea into Zambia. Meanwhile, South Korean Prime Minister Han Duck-Soo announced that his country would support Zambia’s project developments…....
ZCCM-IH suspended from London Stock Exchange trading
The Financial Conduct Authority has temporarily suspended ZCCM-IH share listing from the London Stock Exchange. According to a notice issued recently, the suspension is effective May 2, 2023. “Temporary suspension ZCCM Investments Holdings PLC: The Financial Conduct Authority (“the FCA”) temporarily suspends the securities set out below from the Official List effective from 02/05/2023 08:00:…...
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Barca legends game pegged at K50 minimum
THE Barcelona legends exhibition match against Chipolopolo’s 2012 AFCON winning squad set for May 25 at the National Heroes Stadium has been pegged at a minimum of K50 to allow entry for all loving soccer fans in the country. Brazilian legend and World Cup winner Ronaldinho will lead the Barcelona all stars in a match…...
ZRA recovers K3.5m from 7 FIC report cases
THE Zambia Revenue Authority (ZRA) says it has concluded seven cases from the Financial Intelligence Centre (FIC), resulting in the recovery of over K3.5 million. In a statement, Sunday, ZRA Corporate Communications Manager Oliver Nzala said the recovery of over K3.5 million was out of the K34.4 million issued in assessments to the taxpayers from…...
Musokotwane picks Muyangwa as Dolika quits ZCCM-IH job
FINANCE and National Planning Minister Dr Situmbeko Musokotwane has announced the appointment of Kakenenwa Muyangwa as the new Board Chairperson for ZCCM-IH. In a letter dated May 5, 2023, Dr Musokotwane said Muyangwa’s appointment had been approved by the Industrial Development Corporation Management and Board. “RE: APPOINTMENT AS BOARD CHAIRPERSON ZCCM INVESTMENTS HOLDINGS PLC (ZCCM-IH)…....
Lungu’s immunity does not extend to Esther – Mweetwa
UPND Spokesperson Cornelius Mweetwa says the immunity which former president Edgar Lungu enjoys does not extend to the former first lady. And Mweetwa has disassociated President Hakainde Hichilema from the police search at Lungu’s residence and the subsequent questioning of former first lady Esther Lungu over alleged motor vehicle theft and illegal possession of title…...