HH must avoid rushing to his appointees’ defence – TIZ
TRANSPARENCY International Zambia chapter president Sampa Kalungu says President Hakainde Hichilema’s quick reaction to corruption allegations against his ministers might be perceived as protection of his own. And Shiwang’andu PF Member of Parliament Stephen Kampyongo has described the President’s remarks against Munir Zulu as misplaced and a threat to whistleblowers. Last Tuesday, Zulu alleged that…...
Provide prescribed full uniform for nurses, ZUNO tells govt
THE Zambia Union of Nurses Organisation (ZUNO) says it does not support the use of improper dress code among nurses and midwives regardless of whether they are in full service or training. ZUNO general secretary Fray Michelo has, therefore, urged government to provide the prescribed full specific uniform for the different categories of nurses and…...
New Apostolic Church sues break-away overseer
THE New Apostolic Church of Zambia (NAC) has sued the overseer of the break-away, True Apostolic Church (TAC), seeking an order that TAC should not be using its copyrighted materials including but not limited to its emblem, logo, church symbols and hymn books. The Plaintiff is also seeking an order that all church buildings across…...
It’s PF that destroyed our relationship with China – HH
PRESIDENT Hakainde Hichilema says his government has reset Zambia’s relationship with China. And Chieftainess Nkomeshya says it’s her prayer that President Hichilema will be given another term to govern so that he finishes the wonders he has done within a short period. Meanwhile, Energy Minister Peter Kapala says the completion of the 750 plus 12MW…...
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BoZ announces Atlas Mara, Access Bank merger
THE Bank of Zambia has announced that it has approved the acquisition of African Banking Corporation Limited (Atlas Mara) by Access Bank Zambia Limited and the subsequent merger of the two entities. In a statement, Saturday, BOZ assistant director-Communications Besnart Mwanza said the two banks would in the meantime operate as two separate entities until…...
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Let them sue, I’m not in hurry to publish corruption evidence – Munir
LUMEZI Independent member of parliament Munir Zulu says he will present the documents supporting his corruption allegations against Finance and Infrastructure ministers before the courts of law. And Zulu says he will only appear before the Anti-Corruption Commission on Monday following the commission’s move to summon him but will say nothing. Meanwhile, Zulu has expressed…...
Police nab Chipata man for having sex with a chicken
POLICE in Chipangali district of Eastern Province have arrested a 28-year-old man for having sexual intercourse with a chicken. Eastern Province Police Commanding Officer, Limpo Liywalii, who confirmed the arrest to the Zambia News and Information Services (ZANIS), identified the suspect as Chibande Phiri. He said Phiri was arrested after police received a report from…...
NGOCC bemoans declining female participation in politics
NON-GOVERNMENTAL Gender Organisations’ Coordinating Council (NGOCC) Board Chairperson Grace Sinkamba says she is concerned with the declining number of women participating in the electoral process. Commenting on the validly nominated candidates for the three councilor by-elections that will be held in Serenje, Chililabombwe and Lupososhi districts on April 20 where only one woman is participating,…...