We won’t work in isolation in health sector, we believe in partnerships – Masebo
HEALTH Minister Sylvia Masebo says the UPND government will not work in isolation in the health sector because they believe in partnerships. Speaking during the launch of the Zambia National Public Health Institute (ZNPHI) strategic plan, Tuesday, Masebo said they had seen results of collaborations. “We believe as a government, going by the President’s vision…...
HH will win 2026 if debt restructuring succeeds, claims EIU
THE Economist Intelligence Unit (EIU) has predicted that President Hakainde Hichilema is poised to win the 2026 general elections if he sorts out Zambia’s debt restructuring. According to the EIU five year forecast on Zambia which was released on April 4, the period under review would see increased political instability, owing to the process of…...
Let go of non performing entities under IDC, EAZ urges govt
THE Economics Association of Zambia (EAZ) says IDC needs serious attention and transformation, arguing that in its current form, it is not adding significant value to complement the treasury. Speaking during the Ministry of Finance’s Symposium on first quarter Budget and Economic Performance, EAZ Interim president Isaac Ngoma urged the government to let go of…...
Handiya, Mwale dominate at Youth Chess tourney
BUDDING Chess Stars Joseph Handiya and Naomi Mwale scored 8.5 points each after nine rounds to win the 2023 Zambia Schools and Youth Closed Chess championships in the boys and girls categories. In an event that was held at the OYDC-Zambia in Lusaka, the duo were in a class of their own, dominating their peers…...
We’ll have challenges if we don’t secure $188m IMF disbursement by Q3 – Nkulukusa
FINANCE and National Planning Minister Dr Situmbeko Musokotwane has revealed that in the first quarter of 2023, the country’s total revenues and grants collection amounted to K26.3 billion. And Secretary to the Treasury Felix Nkulukusa says the country might face a challenge on its budget if it doesn’t secure the $188 million IMF financing by…...
Zambia continues to struggle at CAA championships
ZAMBIA’S struggles at the ongoing Confederation of Africa Athletics ( CAA) U18 and U20 championships has continued with most athletes tumbling in the finals of their respective competitions. With only a day to the close of the tournament, the country’s medal count stands at five, two silver and three bronze. In the 4×400 mixed relays,…...
PF’s political lifespan has expired, a stronger opposition party will emerge – Mweetwa
UPND Spokesperson Cornelius Mweetwa says he foresees another opposition party emerging which will offer a stronger opposition alternative to the government. In an interview, Monday, Mweetwa said the PF needed rest because they had failed to rebrand. “PF, whether they bring president Lungu or not they are not the needed contenders. PF is dead and…...
Many African countries have a doctor to patient ratio of 1:40,000 – Sidibe
AFRICAN Union Special Envoy for the African Medicines Agency Michel Hamala Sidibe says many countries on the continent have a doctor to patient ratio of 1:40,000. And Sidibe has lamented that Africa imports 85 to 90 per cent of its medicines, asking governments to change this for economic reasons. Meanwhile, Sidibe says although Africa is…...
Practicing ethical journalism under tough economic times
WHEN you meet a professional media practitioner who upholds ethical journalism; reports fairly, tells both sides of the story, says no to blalizo and never asks for money in exchange for editorial coverage, you must pause and take a moment to appreciate that scribe. Journalism is probably the most difficult and also the most vulnerable…...
HH is just stingy, ministers need VXs to function – Chama
FORMER Defence minister Davies Chama says President Hakainde Hichilema is being stingy by discouraging his ministers from using VX motor vehicles, arguing that such vehicles are needed especially when travelling to rural areas. Commenting on President Hichilema’s statement that he did not want his ministers to be driving expensive VX motor vehicles, Chama argued that…...