HH’s directive for LEAs to work quietly a way of silencing them – Lungu
FORMER president Edgar Lungu says President Hakainde Hichilema’s statement that law enforcement agencies should work quietly as they are frightening investors, undermines the tenets of good governance and political integrity. He says during his administration, he allowed law enforcement agencies and the Financial Intelligence Centre to publicise the cases they were working on. Meanwhile, Lungu…...
I used to walk 15km to school in Grade 1, I now fly long distances within minutes thanks to education – Syakalima
EDUCATION Minister Douglas Syakalima says he used to walk 15 kilometres to school every day when he was in grade one, but because of education, he now travels long distances in short periods of time. Syakalima urges parents to take advantage of the free education policy, saying it’s the best equaliser between the rich and…...
Lubinda, Kapata lose defamation case against Diggers, EIA
FORMER justice minister Given Lubinda and his lands counterpart Jean Kapata have lost the case in which they sued News Diggers Media Limited and the Environmental Investigation Agency (EIA) for libel in January 2020. High Court Judge Pixie Yangailo has ruled that Lubinda and Kapata have failed to prove that their reputations were injured as…...
Presidential trips are important, they build investor confidence – VJ
VETERAN politician Vernon Mwaanga says presidential trips are important, relevant and necessary as they help build confidence in investors. In a statement, Friday, Mwaanga said cooperating partners who invest their resources in the country need clarifications and assurances, adding that the President is the chief marketer of the country. “I have been asked questions about…...
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Zambia an attractive destination for global investors – Munshya
ZAMBIA’s High Commissioner to Australia and New Zealand Dr Elias Munshya says the country’s natural resources, political stability, and diverse cultural heritage are key factors that make it an attractive destination for global investors. And Dr Munshya has also reassured potential investors that Zambia is focused on long-term sustainable growth. In a statement issued by…...
ERB maintains fuel prices for March
THE Energy Regulation Board ERB has maintained the pump prices of petrol, diesel, kerosene and jet A-1 for March. Petrol remains at K34.98 per litre, diesel at K32.54, kerosene at K29.56 and jet A-1 at K32.51. In a statement, Friday, ERB Board Chairperson James Banda said prices had been maintained because the wholesale price changes…...
2 teenage girls drown in rainwater
TWO teenage girls have drowned in Chibotela area between Lusaka’s Kalingalinga and ZAF Headquarters. In a statement, Friday, Police Public Relations Officer Rae Hamoonga said the incident occurred on Wednesday around 04:00 hours when the victims were swept away by strong water currents while returning from morning prayers. “The Zambia Police Service wishes to inform…...
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