PF driving a false narrative about cost of living – Anthony
PRESIDENTIAL Spokesperson Anthony Bwalya says the PF is driving a false, poorly informed narrative about the cost of living. In a Facebook posting titled, “cost of living discussion”, Bwalya attributed the current economic situation to the poor performance of the economy under PF’s rule. “It all seems a bit convenient to me how the Patriotic…...
Load shedding a necessary evil, you can’t run away from it – Mabumba
FORMER energy minister David Mabumba says load shedding is a necessary evil for the country. In an interview, recently, Mabumba argued that even countries like South Africa which had invested massively in the electricity sub-sector still faced the problem. “Under any normal circumstances, even in countries like South Africa which have made huge investments in…...
HH shouldn’t be cheated, things are not okay – Moonga
SOCIALIST Party Member of the Mobilisation Committee Paul Moonga says individuals telling President Hakainde Hichilema that everything is okay in the country only want something from him. In an interview, Moonga insisted that the situation in the country was worse compared to the way things were under PF. “Things are not okay and as long…...
HH holds end of year press conference
PRESIDENT Hakainde Hichilema is this afternoon expected to hold a press conference at State House. According to a notice addressed to All Diplomatic Consular and Trade Missions and International organisations, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation said the press conference would be held at 14:00 hours. “The Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International…...
If no one is seeking amnesty then transactions are clear – Mundubile
PF presidential aspirant Brian Mundubile says it’s possible that people’s transactions are clean if no one is coming forward to claim the amnesty being offered by law enforcement agencies. Drug Enforcement Commission (DEC) Director General Mary Chirwa recently said investigative wings just needed to up their game in order to catch offenders as offering criminals…...
ERB nods K3,510 – K10,919 Zesco connection fee hikes
THE Energy Regulation Board (ERB) has approved Zesco’s application to hike standard connection fees, effective January 1, 2023. The new ERB approved connection fees for customers in high-density, demarcated and reticulated areas are K3,510 from K769 for single phase overhead and K9,583 from K1,430 for 3 phase overhead. For customers in un-demarcated high density areas…...
Shared courtrooms delaying fast track cases – CJ
CHIEF Justice Mumba Malila says the introduction of the Economics and Financial Crimes Court has worsened the Judiciary’s accommodation problem. In an interview, recently, Justice Malila said sharing of courtrooms by certain fast-track courts contributed to the late disposal of cases. “We have very significant issues of infrastructure outside the line of rail; our magistrate…...
Well done UPND, but don’t settle for less
HONOURABLE Chushi Kasanda, the Chief Government Spokesperson, says even if the ruling party had not achieved anything else, giving people freedom is more than enough. She argued that there was nothing new that the Patriotic Front could do in government which they failed to do in 10 years. Chushi KASANDA: “Look at what Hakainde Hichilema…...
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UPND has performed beyond expectation, PF just frustrated – Kakoma
FORMER PF member of the central committee Charles Kakoma says the UPND government has performed beyond expectations. In an interview, Kakoma said he was proud of the UPND’s performance given the circumstances the country found itself in. He added that people would begin to see the benefits in the medium to long term. “I’m proud…...