I’ll sue the state for a ka something – Mumbi
FORMER PF deputy secretary general Mumbi Phiri says she will sue the state in order to get a “ka something” for being unfairly incarcerated. Meanwhile, Phiri says maybe she was too quick to announce her intentions to contest the PF presidency because she first needs to mobilise the nomination fee. Speaking when she featured on…...
People are getting serious money, some as much as K160,000 – NAPSA
NAPSA Director General Muyangwa Muyangwa says the highest amount the authority has paid out so far under the partial withdrawal facility is K160,000 while the lowest is K20,000. And Muyangwa says funds are expected to reach claimants’ accounts within 24 hours after successfully completing the application processes. Speaking when he featured on ZNBC’s Sunday Interview…...
Lungu ‘reconciles’ Bishop Banda with Telesphore, as he repositions for political comeback
FORMER president Edgar Lungu yesterday took social media by storm when he was captured with two influential Catholic Church leaders – Lusaka Diocese Archbishop Alick Banda and his predecessor Emeritus Archbishop Telesphore Mpundu in what was considered a reconciliation meeting. Prior to the 2021 general elections, Emeritus Archbishop Mpundu was a heavy critic of the…...
We’ve seen an increase in business opportunities – REA
RURAL Electrification Authority (REA) Corporate Affairs Manager Justin Mukosa says the authority has seen an expansion in the scope of business related activities. In an interview, Monday, Mukosa said electrifying rural areas was a game changer now that residents in those areas have ventured into various business activities. He said the authority wanted rural areas…...
Police summon Chanda Kabwe for questioning
POLICE have summoned former Disaster Management and Mitigation Unit national coordinator Chanda Kabwe to appear before its investigation team today for questioning. According to a notice to employer dated April 21, 2023, signed by the Officer in Charge, the police indicated that Kabwe would not be detained longer than necessary. “This is to notify that…...
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FAZ unveils 2023 budget
THE Football Association of Zambia (FAZ) has, over the weekend, announced a budget of K291,816,788 for the calendar year 2023. FAZ Head of Finance Owen Buntele unveiled the budget during Football Houses’ Annual General Meeting (AGM) held on Saturday, at the Government Complex in Lusaka. Buntele informed delegates that last year’s K9 million surplus would…...
Police nab Red Arrows’ security officer for assaulting MUZA player
POLICE have nabbed a 44-year-old Red Arrows’ security officer, Kachimbe Japeni, for assaulting MUZA goalminder Moonga Ndala at Nkoloma Stadium on Saturday. Japeni was involved in an altercation with the MUZA player and assistant coach Ernest Malambo during the half time break with the scores between the two teams tied at 1-1. According to Red…...
Mwilatusokafye, sometimes encourage us – Mutati
MINISTER of Science and Technology Felix Mutati says Zambians should not only criticise government but also commend it. Speaking when he attended mass at St Kizito Parish in Matero, Sunday, where he also made a donation, Mutati said government faces both challenging and good days, hence the need for people to commend it when it…...
ERB’s decision to uphold lifeline at 100 units welcome – Chikwanda
ENERGY expert Johnstone Chikwanda has welcomed ERB’s decision to uphold the lifeline at 100 units for the vulnerable segment of society. On Friday last week, the Energy Regulation Board (ERB) approved lower electricity tariffs for low-income households that consume 100 units or less per month, effective May 1, 2023. ERB also approved the multi-year tariffs…...