Expect govt to engage more with people in 2023 – Ngoma
PRESIDENT Hakainde Hichilema’s Political Advisor Levy Ngoma says the UPND administration will not shy away from working on areas where people think it needs to improve. Commenting on concerns raised by some stakeholders with regards to governemnt’s communication strategy, Ngoma said government takes into account constructive criticism. “We are not shy in areas where people…...
Expect works on Lsk-Ndola road to commence soon – Milupi
INFRASTRUCTURE and Urban Development Minister Charles Milupi says Zambians should expect works on the Lusaka-Ndola dual carriageway to commence as early as possible this year. Milupi has cited legal and financial issues as reasons for the delay. In October last year, Milupi said government was also anxious for works on the Lusaka-Ndola dual carriageway to…...
ACC opposes Ndozo lodge owner’s request to access frozen account
THE Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) has argued that granting Ndozo lodge proprietor Chrint Sichamba access to one of his frozen accounts has the effect of reversing its director general’s directive with respect to a restriction notice. Sichamba earlier asked the Economic and Financial Crimes Court to order ACC to unfreeze one of his bank accounts to…...
Haimbe is too learned to hide behind ignorance on ATI and media regulation
ASKED to comment on the headways that the UPND government has made towards the long awaited Access to Information Bill, Justice Minister Mulambo Haimbe said Zambians should expect more progress once the media resolves the issue of self-regulation. The minister said the Access to Information Bill comes with the responsibility intended to be managed through…...
We’ve paid more than 99% census takers – Zamstats
ZAMBIA Statistics Agency (Zamstats) Interim Statistician General Mulenga Musepa says the agency has released about K2 million to provinces so that the census takers whose online payments bounced are paid in cash. And Musepa says the agency has paid more than 99 percent of those that participated in the 2022 census of population and housing…...
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Ng’onga ban harsh – FAWUZA
THE Footballers and Allied Workers Unions of Zambia (FAWUZA) says the FAZ’s decision to uphold the six month ban imposed on Nkana striker Alex Ng’onga is regrettable. On Tuesday, the FAZ Appeals Committee upheld a ruling by its Disciplinary Committee to impose a K20,000 fine and a six month-long ban on Ng’onga. In November, Ng’onga…...
Mbewe calls U17 skipper to U20 duty
UNDER – 20 coach Chisi Mbewe has included under – 17 skipper Aaron Phiri and midfielder Emmanuel Mutale in his provisional squad ahead of next month’s Africa Cup of Nations in Egypt. The pair played a pivotal role in Zambia’s success at the U17 COSAFA Championship played at the Region V Games in Malawi last…...
Perry plots to outwit brother as Napsa takes on Nkwazi
NAPSA Stars coach Perry Mutapa is relishing a meeting with his elder brother Oswald in this weekend’s Super League clash against Nkwazi. The Mutapa brothers will lock horns at Edwin Imboela Stadium in Lusaka as they look to charge their respective teams forward. Oswald, the older of the brothers turns up for Nkwazi while Perry…...
We’ve started procurement process of 156 police vehicles – govt
INSPECTOR General of Police Lemmy Kajoba says he sees no reason why police should fail to discharge their functions properly when the new dawn government has provided a conducive working environment. And Home Affairs and Internal Security Minister Jack Mwiimbu says government has commenced the process of procuring 156 vehicles for the police service. Speaking…...