PF made deals for their pockets, ours are for the country – Lufuma
DEFENCE Minister Ambrose Lufuma says the noise coming from opposition members regarding the President’s trips is because they don’t want him and the UPND to succeed naturally. In an interview, Sunday, Lufuma accused the PF of being jealous of President Hakainde Hichilema’s way of doing things. “It’s simply jealousy, they were not able to do…...
Zambia has seen a sea change in rule of law since we took office – HH
PRESIDENT Hakainde Hichilema says the country has witnessed a sea change in terms of upholding the rule of law since UPND took office. Speaking when he hosted the Seventh Day Adventist Church Global president Dr Ted Wilson at State House, Monday, President Hichilema said laws should not only be fair but should protect everyone. “It…...
Witness testifies in former agriculture PS’ corruption case
MINISTRY of Agriculture head of procurement and supplies unity has testified that former Ministry permanent secretary Songowayo Zyambo signed the contract for fertilizer supply with Neria Investments Limited on behalf of the ministry. Anon Hakabanze Madima, 48, was testifying in a matter in which Zyambo is jointly charged with former Principal Agricultural Economist Grey Mwale…...
Tenants who fail to pay rent fueling debate to reverse sale of Compensation House – WCFCB
WORKERS’ Compensation Fund Control Board (WCFCB) says the debate against the sale of Compensation House in Kitwe is being triggered by tenants who cannot pay rent. In its notice of sale, WCFCB is inviting bids for the sale of Stand No. 28, Compensation House located at the junction of Chisokone and Obote Avenue in Kitwe. In…...
Our infrastructure collapsing due to poor maintenance – Zesco
ZESCO Limited Board Chairperson Vickson Ncube has admitted that the utility company has not maintained its infrastructure well, which is why some of it is collapsing during the rainy season. In an interview, Ncube, however, said the rains were not to blame, but poor maintenance of the infrastructure on the part of Zesco. “We have…...
Zambia should avoid debt traps – IMF boss
IMF Managing Director Kristalina Georgieva says Zambia should be cautious of external shocks that could potentially slow down the world economy. And Georgieva has advised Zambia not to fall into the debt trap like before as it implements the IMF programme. Georgieva, who visited Zambia between January 22 and January 24, said she had constructive…...
PF suspends Miles, halts campaigns for party presidency
ACTING PF president Given Lubinda has announced Miles Sampa’s suspension from the party’s central committee for a period of six weeks, following his Friday press briefing. And Lubinda says the party has halted campaigns for the party presidency until the process of refining the party constitution is completed. At his press briefing, Friday, Sampa urged…...
Land is critical, if you don’t handle it properly, you can bring confusion – Muchima
LANDS and Natural Resources Minister Elijah Muchima says land is critical and it can bring confusion if not handled properly. And Muchima says UPND cadres were not treated well and can be given priority if they apply for land in a normal way instead of grabbing property from people by force. He says his ministry…...
Enact ATI bill, don’t use our failure to do it as an excuse, PF tells govt
LEADER of the Opposition in Parliament Brian Mundubile has urged the UPND government to enact the Access to Information Bill, saying it shouldn’t use the PF’s failure to do it as an excuse. In an interview, Mundubile said he expected the bill to be presented before the National Assembly once it resumes sitting. He said…...
It’s asking for too much to expect UPND to correct mistakes in 16 months – Milupi
INFRASTRUCTURE, Housing and Urban Development Minister Charles Milupi has insisted that it will be asking for too much to expect the UPND to correct past mistakes within 16 months of being in power. Milupi has, however, assured that things will be much better in the coming years, saying problems that were left by PF are…...