Economic policy reforms seem to favour foreigners over local businesses
IN the three years since the UPND came into power, we have witnessed what we would like to call an endless parade of grand declarations of economic reform. Initiatives such as the Public Service Change Management (PSCM), the Public Private Sector Dialogue Forum (PPDF), and the Presidential Delivery Unit (PDU) have been touted as ground-breaking…...
Govt’s engagement with Dangote for cheaper fuel a good move – PTAZ
PETROLEUM Transporters Association of Zambia (PTAZ) Secretary General Benson Tembo has welcomed government’s move to engage Dangote for cheaper fuel, saying it was long overdue. On Monday, government revealed that a team led by Energy Minister Makozo Chikote had engaged Dangote Petroleum Refinery in Nigeria as part of its commitment to ensure fuel security, competitive…...
Govt replaced old contractors with UPND cadres who’re now buying cars – Mundubile
MPOROKOSO PF MP Brian Mundubile says the lack of performance by local contractors is because government is engaging inexperienced UPND cadres, who are excited to buy vehicles after receiving advance payments for projects. Recently, Water Development and Sanitation Minister Collins Nzovu bemoaned the lack of seriousness among local contractors, saying the first thing they do…...
Govt officials clash over “mistakes” in census report: It’s null and void, says Beyani
THERE was drama at Mulungushi International Conference Centre yesterday when Civil Service Commission Chairperson Dr Choolwe Beyani had a heated verbal altercation with ZamStats Board of Directors Chairperson Oliver Chinganya over the revised 2022 census summary report. Dr Beyani charged that ZamsStats had ignored President Hakainde Hichilema’s directive by not addressing some glaring discrepancies in…...
Speaker orders statement on floods
SPEAKER of the National Assembly Nelly Mutti has asked acting Leader of Government Business in the House, Jack Mwiimbu, to issue a statement next Wednesday on the flood situation in the country. She has also directed Health Minister Elijah Muchima to deliver a ministerial statement next Tuesday on the recall of Lumefantrine Oral Powder, a…...
US can emulate Zambia’s democracy, Mweetwa tells VoA
CHIEF Government Spokesperson Cornelius Mweetwa says America can emulate Zambia’s democracy. Speaking on Voice of America, Tuesday, Mweetwa said Zambia was better than many countries in terms of democracy. “I think that in terms of democracy right now, Zambia is even better than many countries out there that posture themselves as being democratic but oppress…...
ECZ was right to disqualify you, High Court tells CF Pambashe candidate
THE Lusaka High Court has dismissed a petition by Citizens First Pambashe parliamentary candidate Ezekiel Kayumba which was asking the court to set a new date for filing of nominations following his disqualification by the Electoral Commission of Zambia. Kayumba had dragged ECZ to the High Court, seeking a declaration that the Commission’s decision to…...
ZNS officer who slit throat in suicide attempt dies
THE Monze-based ZNS Captain who attempted suicide by slitting his throat with a military knife between February 17 and 18 has died. Southern Province Police Commanding Officer Auxensio Daka revealed in a statement, Monday, that Leroy Mumba, 32, died on Sunday at Maina Soko Military Hospital, where he had been evacuated for treatment. On February…...
DMMU focused more on drought, they didn’t prepare for floods – Chanda Kabwe
FORMER DMMU National Coordinator Chanda Kabwe says it appears the unit focused more on the drought response at the expense of addressing the anticipated flooding, despite early warnings. The country has experienced episodes of flooding during this rainy season. In a flash flood alert issued, Monday, the Zambia Meteorological Department (MET) warned of flash floods…...
I’m willing to pay Kambita’s K650,000 balance in instalments, Lusambo tells court
FORMER Kabushi PF member of parliament Bowman Lusambo has told the High Court that he is willing to pay back the money he owes Zambezi East UPND MP Brian Kambita in instalments. Lusambo says he had paid Kambita K200,000 through his colleague, Brian Savale, and only remained with a balance of K650,000. He has also…...
