Zambia needs collective leadership, not one person fixing things – Fred
SOCIALIST Party leader Dr Fred M’membe says despite Zambia being endowed with natural resources, it’s still struggling due to poor leadership. Dr M’membe says what the country needs is collective leadership that not only involves politicians, but also religious leaders, traditional leaders, and other civic leaders. In an interview, Dr M’membe said the problem in…...
China supports Zambia independently, never makes irresponsible remarks about govt decisions – Envoy
CHINESE Ambassador to Zambia Du Xiaohui says his government supports Zambia independently and never interferes in internal affairs or even takes the liberty to make irresponsible remarks about government decisions. And Ambassador Du says China neither forced, forces nor will ever force any condition onto Zambia regarding its debt. Meanwhile, the Zambia-China Friendship Association (ZCFA) has…...
ZCCM-IH denies concealing documents, clauses of Kansanshi royalty deal
ZCCM-IH has refuted claims by its minority shareholder that it concealed documents and clauses of the Kansanshi royalty conversion. The company says contrary to such claims, all transaction documents were available for inspection to shareholders between March 9 to 31, this year, from its registered office. Earlier this week, ZCCM-IH Minority Shareholders spokesperson Thierry Charles…...
There’s no corruption, secrecy at MoH – Masebo
HEALTH Minister Sylvia Masebo says there is neither corruption nor secrecy at her ministry and all documents on any deal or contract are readily available for the public to access. And Masebo says she has no time to look after her own body, much less to watch videos on social media containing accusations about her…...
I escaped from prison due to circumstances, Pamela abductor tells court
ONE of the men accused of abducting Pamela Chisumpa and 12 others, James Bwalya, has told the Lusaka Magistrates’ that he escaped from Mwembeshi Prisons because of some circumstances. Bwalya is jointly charged with Henry Phiri and Christopher Nchenge with one count of escape from lawful custody Contrary to Section 119 of the Penal Code…...
When we criticise, it doesn’t mean we hate you, CCZ tells HH
COUNCIL of Churches in Zambia (CCZ) president Reverend Sauros Phaika says President Hakainde Hichilema should not think the church hates him when it brings out certain issues. But President Hichilema says the church shouldn’t worry about the criticism it offers because that’s the way it should be. Speaking when President Hichilema hosted the CCZ delegation…...
We’re still consolidating our cases on Faith Musonda – ACC
THE Anti-Corruption Commission says it is still consolidating its cases on Faith Musonda and expects her to appear in court soon. In an interview, Wednesday, ACC Head of Corporate Communications Timothy Moono, dispelled social media reports that the commission had charged Musonda for being in possession of K117 million cash and 14 vehicles without a…...
Ensure factual, accurate reporting on financial matters, Kalunga urges media
INFORMATION and Media Permanent Secretary Kennedy Kalunga says the media should ensure accurate and factual reporting on financial matters considering the sensitivity of the financial sector. Speaking during the launch of the Financial Insight Zambia TV show, Wednesday evening, Kalunga stressed the need for the media to break down in simple language financial and economic…...
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Joint rescue team retrieves 15 bodies from Lake Mweru
THE Zambia Police Service has disclosed that 15 bodies have so far been retrieved from Lake Mweru in Nchelenge district following an accident in which a boat carrying 32 people capsized earlier this week. In a statement, Thursday, Deputy Police Public Relations Officer Danny Mwale said two bodies were retrieved on Wednesday around 18:00 hours…...