WHO commits to offer technical support to ZAMRA, NHIMA
THE World Health Organisation (WHO) has committed to offering technical support to the Zambia Medicines and Regulatory Authority (ZAMRA) and the National Health Insurance Management Authority (NHIMA). According to a statement issued by Zambia’s Permanent Mission in Geneva, this is in order to complement government’s efforts aimed at strengthening the procurement system of medical supplies…...
HH wants mealie meal to be affordable – Chipoka
MINISTER of Commerce, Trade and Industry Chipoka Mulenga says President Hakainde Hichilema has directed line Ministries to ensure that mealie meal is not only available on the market but affordable. Addressing the media yesterday, Mulenga said the government had noticed the erratic supply and rise in mealie meal prices in the last few days. “In…...
REA targets to sign 40 MOUs with local authorities in 2023
THE Rural Electrification Authority (REA) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with the Chibombo Town Council to electrify 36 institutions, with an estimated electrification cost of K100 million. And Katuba UPND member of parliament Mwabashike Nkulukusa says increased electricity supply in his constituency will not only reduce juvenile delinquency but also increase literacy levels. Speaking…...
Distribution of bunker beds to prisons will be done by March – ZCS
ZAMBIA Correctional Service Commissioner General Fredrick Chilukutu says the service expects the distribution of bunker beds, mattresses and blankets to correctional facilities across the country to be complete by end of March. Chilukutu says the service wants to distribute all items at once when the bunker beds are manufactured. In an interview, Chilukutu said about…...
PF shouldn’t rush to pronounce themselves innocent – UPND
UPND spokesperson Cornelius Mweetwa says the PF should not be in a hurry to pronounce themselves innocent as those who will be found wanting will be convicted. Former PF secretary general Davies Mwila recently said the UPND administration and law enforcement agencies have collectively failed to prove that PF leaders stole public funds. But in…...
ERB hints at possible hike in fuel: we don’t expect very large impact
ENERGY Regulation Board Chairperson Reynolds Bowa says the continued depreciation of the Kwacha against major convertibles might have a negative impact on the review of fuel pump prices next week. In an interview, Thursday, Bowa said it is certain that the Kwacha depreciation negatively impacts the fuel price. “I have said publicly on many occasions…...
Court commits drug dealer who produced gun during interrogation to High Court for sentencing
THE Lusaka Magistrates’ Court has committed “notorious” drug dealer, Allan Muvundo, to the High Court for mitigation and sentencing in two charges. In one of the counts, the court has committed him to the High Court for mitigation and sentencing because he is the second offender, while in the other, it’s because the charge attracts…...
ZANEC backs idea to introduce financial education
THE Zambia National Education Coalition (ZANEC) says the development of Financial Education learners’ books is important for development and building financially disciplined entrepreneurs. Recently, President Hakainde Hichilema through his Facebook page announced the development of Financial Education Learners Books for grades one to nine. President Hichilema said the move reaffirmed government’s commitment to providing quality…...
We want inputs for 2023/24 farming season delivered not later than July – Govt
GOVERNMENT has assured that the procurement and distribution of farming inputs for the 2023-2024 farming season will be done in time this time around, saying lessons have been learnt. Ministry of Agriculture Permanent Secretary Green Mbozi says government wants to ensure delivery of inputs not later than June/July. In an interview, Wednesday, Mbozi said the…...
Yes there’s a scheme to create artificial fuel shortage – OMCAZ
OIL Marketing Companies Association of Zambia president Kafula Mubanga has admitted that there is indeed a scheme by some Oil Marketing Companies to create an artificial fuel shortage in the country. But Energy Regulation Board (ERB) Board Chairperson Reynolds Bowa has assured that the country has enough fuel reserves. Ministry of Information Media Director and…...