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Even if we had not achieved anything else, giving people freedom is enough – Kasanda
EVEN if we had not done anything else, just giving people freedom is more than enough, says Chief government spokesperson Chushi Kasanda. And Kasanda, who is Chisamba UPND MP, has vowed that PF will never take over her constituency even if she is “sleeping six feet under”. In an interview, recently, Kasanda wondered what the…...
Beeline will push current mobile operators to up their game – ZACA
ZAMBIA Consumer Association (ZACA) Executive Secretary Juba Sakala says the introduction of a fourth mobile network operator next year will bring about competition in the telecommunication industry because consumers will have a broader choice. The Zambia Information and Communications Technology Authority (ZICTA) recently disclosed that Beeline Telecom was expected to commence operations on January 31,…...
Positive economic indicators mean nothing if people don’t have food – Monde
PF presidential aspirant Greyford Monde says the economic indicators government keeps boasting about mean nothing if people can’t afford three meals a day. Speaking when he featured on Phoenix FM’s “Let The People Talk” programme, recently, Monde argued that he would rather have a worst-performing currency, and yet have access to money. “In terms of…...
It’s difficult to find an independent person to run ECZ – Kapita
FORMER Western Province Minister Richard Kapita says it’s difficult to find an independent individual to run state institutions like ECZ because most times, people tend to have allegiance to the appointing authority. And Kapita says he is enjoying his peace, having taken a sabbatical leave from politics. In an interview, Kapita said most people tend…...
RTSA to summon bus operator for driving at night, causing fatal accident
SIX people have died while 10 others are nursing injuries following a road traffic accident which occurred near Kapiri-Mposhi involving ABYKEN Bus Services. Meanwhile, RTSA says it will be writing to ABYKEN Bus Services to show cause why its Road Service Licence should not be suspended or revoked for defying night restriction for Public Service…...
We didn’t plan for load shedding, it’s an act of God – UPND
UPND deputy Secretary General Gertrude Imenda says the load shedding being experienced has been caused by low water levels, which she says is an act of God. In an interview, Imenda said when UPND promised to end load shedding earlier, it was looking at factors which had nothing to do with acts of nature. “When…...
Our resolve to steer Zambia away from poverty is unquenchable – HH
PRESIDENT Hakainde Hichilema says his government has an “unquenchable” determination to steer the country away from poverty, which he says was caused by years of mismanagement and corruption. In a statement shared on his Facebook page after he arrived from the United States of America, Sunday, President Hichilema said the UPND administration was more determined…...
Police nab 5 in connection with theft at Muvi TV
POLICE in Lusaka have arrested five people in connection with the theft which occurred at Muvi television, early Saturday morning. In a statement, Sunday, deputy police public relations officer Danny Mwale said police had managed to recover some of the stolen items. He said the incident was believed to have occurred between 01:00 hours and…...
Let’s pay attention to the laws that are being enacted
THE Electoral Commission of Zambia (ECZ) 2021 general election review report says some stakeholders, including political parties, have recommended that the G12 certificate requirement for candidates contesting elections must be removed. According to these stakeholders, the law is segregative against people who are naturally good leaders, but did not attain a grade 12 certificate. To…...