Disrespecting someone isn’t an offence – Saboi
SABOI Imboela says UPND supporters have reported her to the police in different areas over her recent statement against the President and she wonders what crime she committed because “disrespecting someone is not an offence”. And Police spokesperson Rae Hamoonga says he is not aware of Saboi’s case being reported to different police stations but…...
Kabuswe announces reopening of Cadastre Dept
MINISTER of Mines and Minerals Development Paul Kabuswe says government has given a 90-day amnesty to illegal miners to have their operations formalised or legalised. And Kabuswe has revealed that talks around unlocking Mopani and Konkola Copper Mines have advanced. Meanwhile, Kabuswe has announced the reopening of the Cadastre Department, which signifies the resumption of…...
COF welcomes Judiciary’s plans to broadcast public interest cases, with caution
CHAPTER One Foundation executive director Linda Kasonde says while she welcomes the Judiciary’s plans to start broadcasting public interest cases, it must be done with caution in order to avoid possible unintended consequences. On Friday, Chief Justice Mumba Malila said the judiciary was considering allowing public interest court cases to be broadcasted live. Commenting on…...
There’s so much evil happening, we need prayers – Sumaili
FORMER religious affairs and national guidance minister Godfridah Sumaili says Zambia needs prayers because there is so much evil happening in the country. Reflecting on the National Day of Prayer, Rev Sumaili said it was only God who could reconcile the country, urging citizens to rise to the occasion and come together in prayer. “We…...
My relationship with PF ended over a year ago – Dora
FORMER chief government spokesperson Dora Siliya says her relationship with the Patriotic Front ended over a year ago. And former health minister Dr Jonas Chanda says he doesn’t recognise Raphael Nakacinda’s statement to the effect that he has been removed from the PF central committee because he believes things should be done officially. Meanwhile, former…...
There is no need for continuing with Lungu’s Day of Prayer
ONE of the first things that the UPND did after forming government was to abolish the Ministry of National Guidance and Religious Affairs. This was a commendable move because it was a waste of money, government space and people’s time. With all the churches available, why should we need a government ministry to advocate for…...
Capturing tax via mobile money will dent financial inclusion campaign, but has benefits – Kanyama
ECONOMIST Chibamba Kanyama says although taxing mobile money business transactions will negatively affect financial inclusion, the gains from this measure will benefit the country. Zambia Revenue Authority (ZRA) Board Chairperson Dr Caleb Fundanga recently said the authority wants to work towards ensuring that tax was captured even on mobile money transactions for businesses, the way…...
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No fresh nominations for Kabushi, Kwacha, rules ConCourt as PF cries foul
THE Constitutional Court has ruled that ECZ did not breach the Constitution when it failed to cancel the Kabushi and Kwacha by-elections and call for fresh nominations after the High Court suspended polls. The ConCourt has also refused to grant an order compelling the Electoral Commission of Zambia (ECZ) to conduct fresh nominations and elections…...
FNB explains why it discourages over the counter deposits of less than K10,000
FNB Zambia has disputed reports that it has stopped accepting over-the-counter deposits of less than K10,000 in any of its 23 branches, saying it only encourages its customers to make use of the Advanced Deposit Terminals (ADTs) and ATMs. Some FNB customers have lamented that the bank has in the recent past been refusing to…...