PDU will bring disorder – Sichinga
FORMER commerce minister Bob Sichinga says there will be complete disorder in the administration and implementation of government projects given the creation of the Presidential Delivery Unit. On Saturday President Hakainde Hichilema announced the establishment of Presidential Delivery Unit, saying it was aimed at accelerating the implementation of high priority government programmes and projects. After…...
Other countries are progressing with PDUs – HH
PRESIDENT Hakainde Hichilema says the Presidential Delivery Unit (PDU) is not a new phenomenon, arguing that other countries which already have it in place are moving quickly in terms of delivery. And Minister of Finance and National Planning Dr Situmbeko Musokotwane says though it is being criticised, government plans to work on Lusaka roads under…...
Zambia is on right trajectory, the economy is growing, promising – ZACCI
ZAMBIA Chamber of Commerce and Industry (ZACCI) president Dr Chabuka Kawesha says the country is on the right trajectory in terms of economic growth. In an interview, Monday, Kawesha said with the current debt restructuring discussions and other projects being implemented by government, the Kwacha’s performance against major convertibles will improve. “Generally, we are on…...
Munir still mute, as RDA board chair also refutes his allegations
ROAD Development Agency (RDA) Board Chairperson Mulchand Kuntawala has described the corruption allegations levelled against him by APNAC Secretary General Munir Zulu as a fabrication. Kuntawala says he will decide whether or not to take action against Zulu in due course. Meanwhile, by press time yesterday, Zulu had still not released evidence regarding his corruption…...
Court finds Bowman with case to answer
LUSAKA Magistrate Trevor Kasanda has found former Kabushi PF member of parliament Bowman Lusambo with a case to answer in a matter in which he is facing three counts of attempting to interfere with witnesses. Magistrate Kasanda has since placed Lusambo on his defence. When the matter came up for a ruling on case or…...
CFZ to stage Youth and Schools Closed Championship
THE Chess Federation of Zambia (CFZ) will next month stage the Zambia Youth and Schools Closed Championship to select a National Youth Team that will represent the country in world and continental events for the 2023 Campaign. The competition set for April 28 to May 1, at OYDC-Zambia in Lusaka will attract players under the…...
Wada backs U23 to come good at home
FORMER Zambia coach Wedson Nyirenda says the U23 squad has a mountain to climb to overturn the tables and book a slot at the Morocco Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) after losing to Egypt 2-0 in the first leg of the final qualifiers. Nyirenda said the uphill battle ahead of the U23 squad can be…...
Banda brace sinks Lesotho
WINGER Lameck Banda came off the bench to help the Chipolopolo seal a 3-1 victory over Lesotho in the Ivory Coast 2023 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualifiers. A brace from Banda and a goal from Rangers forward Fashion Sakala were enough for the Avram Grant tutored side to collect maximum points and go top…...
If Egypt can score 2, so can we – Mutapa
UNDER-23 Coach Osward Mutapa is adamant that his team can still qualify for the 2023 U23 AFCON despite a damaging 2-0 loss to Egypt in Cairo on Wednesday. Mutapa says if Egypt can score two goals at home, there is nothing stopping Zambia from recording a similar score line or better when the two teams…...
We need increased space for people to enjoy their liberties in full – LAZ
LAZ president Lungisani Zulu says as the country co-hosts the Democracy Summit, it needs to reflect on how it can increase the space for people to fully enjoy their liberties. And the Law Association of Zambia leader says there is nothing unusual about ZIALE’s low pass rate, arguing that what people should be more concerned…...