Mwepu leaves hospital
FORMER Zambia Captain Enock Mwepu has been discharged from the National Heart Hospital where he was admitted. Ministry of Health Permanent Secretary Professor Luckson Kasonka confirmed the development in an interview, Wednesday, saying the former Chipolopolo midfielder was discharged around 11:00hrs yesterday. Kasonka thanked Mwepu’s doctors in England for their continued guidance and knowledge they…...
ZRA seizes smuggled goods worth K800,000 in taxes
THE Zambia Revenue Authority (ZRA) says it has seized over 4,500 boxes of Dettol and a superlink truck with trailers that were smuggled into the country. In a statement, ZRA Corporate Communications Manager Oliver Nzala said the boxes of Dettol were smuggled through under-declaration by the importer who claimed that they were carrying contraceptive sheath…....
Let’s not politicise load shedding, it’s affecting all of us – ex-minister
FORMER deputy energy minister Charles Zulu says people should not politicise the ongoing load shedding, describing it as a natural crisis that requires concerted efforts to find a lasting solution. In an interview, Zulu said load shedding was a long-term problem, and therefore no one should claim they could sort out the issue overnight. “What…...
Cost of living still rising despite favourable economic indicators, laments ZCTU
MINISTER of Labour and Social Security Brenda Tambatamba says government is deeply concerned about how load shedding has negatively affected various industries. And the Zambia Congress of Trade Unions (ZCTU) has urged government to come up with measures that will ensure that workers are cushioned against the rising cost of living. Meanwhile, Zambia Federation of…...
Marketeers complying with loan repayments – CEEC
THE Citizens Economic Empowerment Commission (CEEC) says most marketeers have shown commitment to repaying their loan facilities, describing the compliance levels as impressive. In an interview, CEEC Public Relations and Communications Manager Michelo Mukata said the commission had recorded pockets of loan repayments. “There have been pockets of repayments here and there. Just last week,…...
IDC unveils ZAFFICO board
THE Industrial Development Cooperation (IDC) has unveiled the Zambia Forestry and Forest Industries Corporation (ZAFFICO) board consisting of nine members. Dr Alvert Ng’andu and Mwaka Ngoma have been unveiled as the ZAFFICO board chairperson and vice board chairperson, respectively. The rest of the board comprises; Peter Kang’ombe, Chanda Mutoni, Mason Mwiinga, Utembele Simwinga, Prof Felix…...
ECZ condemns violence in Kapanda, Itala Wards
THE Electoral Commission of Zambia (ECZ) has condemned the incidences of electoral violence recorded in Kapanda and Itala Wards of Kasama and Lunga Districts, respectively. By-elections in the said wards are slated for January 20, 2023. In a statement, Wednesday, ECZ Corporate Affairs Manager Patricia Luhanga said the Zambia Police Service had been asked to…...
You’ll be registered pensioners when you return to markets, Nalumango entices Lsk vendors
VICE-PRESIDENT Mutale Nalumango says the dawn government is hopeful that all pupils will be able to sit on desks by end of 2023. The Vice-President has also advised street vendors in Lusaka to go back to the markets, saying they will be registered pensioners there. Vice-President Nalumango was speaking when ILO Assistant Director General and…...
Court sets free 81-year-old in drug trafficking case
THE Lusaka Magistrates’ Court has acquitted an 81-year-old man of Kavuma Compound in Lusaka’s Waterfalls area who was accused of trafficking in 68 grams of marijuana. The court has, however, warned the 81-year-old never to repeat his actions, as he risks ending up in prison forever. Tie Mwape was facing one count of trafficking in…...
We’re not bothered by those critising our trips – HH
PRESIDENT Hakainde Hichilema says government has been working on the agreement which has been signed with the United Arab Emirates for renewable energy investment in Zambia for eight months now. And President Hichilema says he is not bothered by opposition leaders who have continued to criticise his international trips. President Hichilema recently announced the signing…...