ZICTA issues mandatory sim card live facial capture directive
ZICTA has directed Mobile Network Operators to ensure that all new SIM card registrations and replacements conducted from September 1, 2019, to date contain a live facial image as well as appropriate identifications of consumers. The Authority and Mobile Network Operators have also resolved that all historical SIM registrations within their respective networks, including all…...
A crime can’t be a state secret, audit security wings, make findings public
TODAY we would like to talk about a specific bogus military procurement that happened under Mr Edgar Lungu’s PF, how some generals were implicated and interrogated, and how the whole matter was buried and kept away from the public. But first, we would like to acknowledge a good argument put forward by distinguished governance activist…...
BoZ maintains monetary policy rate at 9% for the 4th time
BANK of Zambia (BOZ) Governor Dr Denny Kalyalya says the intensified procurement of agriculture and petroleum products in the fourth quarter of 2022 resulted in the depreciation of the Kwacha to K16.69. And Dr Kalyalya says the Monetary Policy Committee has maintained the Monetary Policy Rate at 9 percent for the fourth time. Meanwhile, Dr…...
HH doesn’t give contracts, opposition shooting in the dark – Anthony
PRESIDENTIAL Spokesperson Anthony Bwalya says the opposition is shooting in the dark by raising “non-existent matters” that the President is securing public tenders for his friends. And Bwalya says the IDC CEO will be appointed in due course, adding that there is nothing causing the delay. Commenting on Mporokoso PF MP Brian Mundubile’s statement that…...
It’s difficult to believe in ACC when it’s not securing convictions – PF
FORMER PF secretary general Davies Mwila says it’s embarrassing that the Anti-Corruption Commission has failed to secure convictions of those accused of corruption when that’s its duty. ACC Director General Gilbert Phiri recently said the commission doesn’t measure its success by convictions, vowing that they will continue arresting people even if no one is jailed…...
Chipenzi new ECZ commissioner, as HH appoints Shamakamba as ACC DG
PRESIDENT Hakainde Hichilema has appointed Patrick Kangwa, Tom Shamakamba and Mcdonald Chipenzi as Secretary to the Cabinet, ACC Director General and ECZ commissioner, respectively. President Hichilema has also appointed Mwangala Zaloumis and Ali Simwinga as ECZ Chairperson and Vice Chairperson, respectively, while Dr Oliver Kalabo has been appointed as Deputy Secretary to the Cabinet in…...
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Greyford asks for financial support, “I’m competing with some colleagues who’re billionaires”
PF presidential hopeful Greyford Monde has appealed to well-wishers to come on board and support his campaign, saying he is worse off financially compared to his contenders. Speaking when he featured on 5FM’s “Burning Issue” radio programme, Monde argued that some of his competitors were billionaires. “Right now, we are struggling with our campaign and…...
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Ndhlovu names final netball team for Region 5 games
ZAMBIA Under-20 national netball team coach Moses Ndhlovu has named his final 12-member squad that will represent the country at this year’s Region 5 games in Malawi. Ndhlovu named a youthful side with players picked from various clubs, schools, and the Youth Sports Festival which was organized by the Ministry of sport earlier this year…....