We’ve charged some govt officials for corruption, you’ll see them in court – ACC
ANTI-Corruption Commission (ACC) Director General Tom Shamakamba says the Commission is indeed engaging anti-corruption bodies in other jurisdictions because suspects hide stolen money in other countries. And Shamakamba has revealed that the Commission has written recommendations to have some current heads of government institutions suspended as they have been charged with corruption. Meanwhile, Shamakamba says…...
ERB hikes fuel, as govt assures of adequate stock
THE Energy Regulation Board has adjusted upward the price of petrol by K2. 73 per litre, while diesel has been hiked by K2. 81 per litre and Kerosene by K2. 32. The February pump prices have been adjusted as follows: petrol K27.22, diesel K29.25, Kerosene K22.29 and K25.34 for Jet A -1 at Kenneth Kaunda…...
Ministers denounce PF’s ‘tribal talk’ over Anthony’s redeployment
CHIEF Government Spokesperson Chushi Kasanda says it is shocking that the PF can still open their mouths after what they subjected the country to. And Sports Minister Elvis Nkandu says ‘Kapoli ni Kapoli’, arguing that no matter how much PF tries to rebrand, it will still get back to its old ways. Yesterday, seven cabinet…...
Tambatamba notes NHIMA’s progress as it launches 2023-2026 strategic plan
NATIONAL Health Insurance Management Authority (NHIMA) has launched its strategic plan for 2023 to 2026. And Labour Minister Brenda Tambatamba has noted the progress that the authority is making across the country where it has set up provincial centres. She urged NHIMA officials to continue on their trajectory of devolving in rural health centres, saying…...
We need K1m to successfully host Nc’wala – organising committee
N’CWALA Organising Committee Chairperson Betsy Nkhoma says about K1 million will be needed to successfully host the ceremony slated for this month. In an interview, Monday, Nkhoma said the committee would be holding a fundraising dinner in Lusaka to mobilise resources for the event. “The national committee which is from Lusaka is having a fundraising…...
Govt reduces license fees for operating postal, courier services
SCIENCE and Technology Minister Felix Mutati has announced that local license fees charged by ZICTA for operating postal or courier services have been reduced from K10,000 to K5,000, and K15,000 to K10,000 for international. And Postal and Courier Services Association of Zambia president Gabriel Mumba says the reduction will help grow the industry to around…...
Auditor General reveals how ZAMMSA failed to dispose of expired drugs
THE Auditor General’s report on the accounts of parastatal bodies and other statutory institutions has revealed that as at September 30, 2022, ZAMMSA had not disposed of various medicines and medical supplies costing over K5 million which expired in 2020 and 2021 at three stations. According to the report, as at September 30, 2022, the…...
AG reports reveal over K5 billion financial irregularities
THE Auditor General’s report on the accounts of parastatal bodies and other statutory institutions for the financial year ended December 31, 2021 has revealed financial irregularities amounting to over K3 billion and US$36 million. On the other hand, the Auditor General’s report on the audit of accounts of Local Authorities for the same period has…...
Don’t be segregative, kick out any member worshiping HH, Mwila tells party leadership
PF member Davies Mwila has urged his party to also act on members who “worship” President Hakainde Hichilema, citing Mafinga member of parliament Robert Chabinga as one of such people. Commenting on Matero PF member of parliament Miles Sampa’s suspension, Mwila said the party should also chase away sell-outs. “As we go on this short…...
UK to continue providing support to Zambia in its discussions with IMF, creditors – British Envoy
BRITISH High Commissioner to Zambia Nicholas Woolley says his country will continue to provide political and practical support to the Zambian government in its discussions with the IMF and its creditors. High Commissioner Woolley says this is in order to help the country implement the necessary reforms to put Zambia on a path to debt…...