All sports are equal, says HH as he officially opens CAA championships
PRESIDENT Hakainde Hichilema says his government will ensure that there is equity in supporting all sporting disciplines in the country . Speaking when he officially opened the Confederation of African Athletics (CAA) combined U18 and U20 championships in Ndola, Friday, the President said his government had taken a decision that no sporting discipline would be…...
Ignore narrative that PF is dead, Nakacinda urges party members
PF Information and Publicity Chairperson Raphael Nakacinda says the fact that the UPND have continued talking about PF shows how much they fear the former ruling party. And Nakacinda has urged his party members to ignore the narrative that PF is dead. Commenting on Green Economy and Environment Minister Collins Nzovu’s remarks that he was…...
We anticipate K1 to K2 reduction in fuel pump price for May – OMCAZ
OIL Marketing Companies Association of Zambia (OMCAZ) president Dr Kafula Mubanga says his association anticipates a K1 to K2 reduction in the fuel pump price during this month’s price review. In an interview, Wednesday, Dr Mubanga said his association anticipated a reduction owing to the kwacha appreciation, the downward adjustment of crude oil prices on…...
TI-Z commends ACC for clearing Musokotwane, Milupi “in record time”
TRANSPARENCY International Zambia (TI-Z) has commended the Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) for investigating and clearing Finance and Infrastructure Ministers Situmbeko Musokotwane and Charles Milupi in good time. TI-Z says the commission’s quick pace demonstrates that it has the ability to complete all investigations in record time. On Wednesday, ACC Director General Tom Shamakamba said neither Dr…...
We need to respect institutions that manage elections – Prof Phiri
UNIVERSITY of Zambia (UNZA) Political Historian Professor Bizeck Phiri says citizens should respect institutions mandated to ensure free and fair elections in the country. Commenting on the recently held by-elections in Serenje, Chililabombwe and Lupososhi districts, in an interview, Professor Phiri said people should not always believe what they see on social media because it…...
GTAZ projects low soya bean prices
THE Grain Traders Association of Zambia (GTAZ) has projected low prices for soya beans during this year’s marketing season. In an interview, GTAZ Spokesperson Yotam Mkandawire said unless India and China opened their markets, the price of the commodity would be low. “The soya bean market, it crashed in the sense that prices were very…...
ZACA urges govt to lower commercial electricity tariffs
ZAMBIA Consumer Association (ZACA) Executive Secretary Juba Sakala says government should find means and ways of lowering the cost of production for manufacturers in order to lower the cost of goods and products on the market. Recently, the Energy Regulation Board (ERB) approved lower electricity tariffs for low income households that consume not more than…...
I was doing Chimbuya with Miles when I said “Bembas are stupid idiots” – Stardy
FORMER Ministry of Defence permanent secretary Stardy Mwale says he was doing Chimbuya with Miles Sampa when he said “all Bembas are stupid idiots”. Meanwhile, police have charged and arrested Mwale for the offence of expressing or showing hatred, ridicule or contempt for persons because of race, tribe, place of origin or colour. In January…...
PF won’t be the first party to be deregistered – Kawana
MINISTRY of Information and Media Director and Spokesperson Thabo Kawana says in the event that the Patriotic Front is deregistered, it will not be the first party to go through that. At a media briefing, Thursday, Kawana recounted that 19 political parties were deregistered under PF’s reign. “I want to also make it clear that…...
Emulate KK, serve the people, Mbula tells politicians
VETERAN politician Leslie Mbula says politicians should emulate Dr Kenneth Kaunda by serving the people and not themselves. He says people in the PF government served themselves and not the citizens. The nation will today be commemorating the Kenneth Kaunda Day which falls on April 28. In an interview, Wednesday, Mbula said Dr Kaunda was…...