Govt refutes PF’s allegations that Lungu was blocked from flying to C/belt
MINISTRY of Information and Media Director Spokesperson Thabo Kawana has refuted allegations that a chartered plane which was supposed to fly former president Edgar Lungu to Chililabombwe was not cleared by the state. Addressing mourners at the funeral of former foreign affairs minister Joseph Malanji’s father, Tuesday, former PF secretary general Davies Mwila accused government…...
What HH says happens – Mweetwa
UPND Spokesperson Cornelius Mweetwa says in the new dawn administration, there’s nothing like saying one thing and doing the opposite, bragging that whatever President Hakainde Hichilema declares happens. Speaking during ZNBC’s Sunday Interview, Mweetwa said President Hichilema did exactly what he said. “Under this leadership of President HH, there’s no situation where what you are…...
Lungu’s advice to HH welcome, that’s what’s expected of him – Imenda
UPND Deputy Secretary General Gertrude Imenda has welcomed former president Edgar Lungu’s recent sentiments in which he warned that it’s easy for a Head of State to be misled, saying that is what is expected of him. Speaking when human rights activist Brebnar Changala paid a courtesy call on him, last week, Lungu said President…...
We are more than ready to supply fertiliser to govt – UCF
UNITED Capital Fertilizer (UCF) says it is more than ready to supply Compound D fertiliser to government for this year’s farming season as it already has over 50,000 metric tonnes in its sheds. In March this year, government disclosed that it had decided to direct bid Nitrogen Chemicals of Zambia and United Capital Fertilizer Zambia…...
Don’t expect a reduction on routes already charging below stipulated fees – Mbewe
BUSES and Taxi Drivers Association of Zambia National Secretary Sydney Mbewe says the public should not expect a reduction of bus fares on routes which are still charging below what is stipulated by RTSA. Last week, the Road Transport and Safety Agency (RTSA) announced that it had approved a downward adjustment of bus fares by…...
PF raises concern over US Embassy’s comment on new IG
PF vice-president Given Lubinda has challenged President Hakainde Hichilema to tell his “masters” to stop meddling in Zambia’s internal security affairs. In a statement recently, the United States (US) Embassy in Zambia welcomed the appointment of a new Inspector General of Police following Lemmy Kajoba’s dismissal. “The United States applauds President Hichilema’s appointment of new…...
We want to build a football empire – Mweemba
FC MUZA proprietor Keith Mweemba has disclosed that he has an ambitious project to make Mazabuka the hub of football in Zambia. MUZA is flying high in its second return to the MTN FAZ Super League after achieving promotion last season. The team currently sits fourth on the log, and is in serious contention for…...
Chipolopolo committed to realise World Cup dream of fallen heroes – Kamanga
FOOTBALL Association of Zambia (FAZ) president Andrew Kamanga says the association will take stock of the promise that the golden generation of Zambian players held for Mother Zambia as the country commemorates 30 years after the Gabon air disaster. He says the Chipolopolo are committed to realising the dream of gracing the World Cup. And veteran…...
Court threatens to revoke Amos’ bail
LUSAKA Magistrate Irene Wishimanga has warned former presidential spokesperson Amos Chanda that she will revoke his bail if he continues to abscond court proceedings. This was after Chanda’s lawyer asked the court to adjourn the matter as his client was nowhere to be seen. This is the matter in which Chanda is facing two counts…...
Govt reaffirms commitment to providing conducive environment for SMEs
MINISTER of Small and Medium Enterprises Minister Elias Mubanga says government will continue providing a conducive environment for SMEs because they are the backbone of the economy. And acting Eco-bank Managing Director Misheck Mkokweza says he hopes SMEs will take advantage of the funding opportunity which his bank has crafted to support and encourage them…....