People mock me that I’m uneducated, that doesn’t stop me from speaking for my people – Jay Jay
PETAUKE Central Independent member of parliament Emmanuel Jay Jay Banda says he is aware that people are always mocking him for being uneducated, but that does not prevent him from adequately representing his constituents. And Banda says going to welcome President Hakainde Hichilema does not mean that he intends to join UPND, arguing that all…...
Lift my immunity, prove I led a govt of thieves, Lungu tells HH
FORMER president Edgar Chagwa Lungu has asked President Hakainde Hichilema to start the process of removing his immunity, saying he is ready to defend himself in court. And Lungu says those who charge that he led a corrupt government should prove it. Meanwhile, Lungu says it is unfortunate that he is being questioned about his…...
Fuel tankers weren’t under any investigation – PS
MINISTRY of Youth, Sport and Arts Permanent Secretary Chileshe Kangwa says the fuel tankers which were recently handed over to deserving cooperatives are brand new and have never been under any investigations. On Wednesday, Minister of Youth, Sports and Arts Elvis Nkandu handed over 70 fuel tanker trucks to 70 cooperatives on loan for a…...
NGOCC hopes for a gender sensitive budget
THE Non-governmental Gender Organisations Coordinating Council (NGOCC) has asked the new dawn administration to ensure that the 2023 National Budget is gender sensitive and responsive the unique needs of girls, boys, women, and men. In a statement, Thursday, NGOCC executive director Anne Anamela called on the new dawn government to broaden the tax base in…...
Govt outlines criteria for selection of FISP beneficiaries
Ministry of Agriculture permanent secretary Green Mbozi says the government is targeting to reach over one million FISP beneficiaries in the 2022/2023 farming season. In a statement, Mbozi the criteria for selection of beneficiaries. “The Ministry of Agriculture wishes to inform the general public and all stakeholders in the agriculture sector that the number of…...
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ACC nabs ‘Commander Two” for corruption involving K12m
THE Anti-Corruption Commission has arrested a Lusaka businessman for possession of property suspected of being proceeds of crime worth over K12 million. In a statement, Thursday, ACC chief corporate affairs officer Timothy Moono stated that Francis Muchemwa, popularly known as “Commander Two”, was arrested and charged with five counts of possession of property suspected to…...
RDA fires Manyele as CEO, appoints Mutembo to act
THE Road Development Agency Board Director and Chief Executive Officer George Manyele has been relieved of his duties following a board meeting held on September 29, 2022. In a statement, Thursday, RDA Chairperson Board of Directors Eng Mulchanda Kuntawala said the agency had since appointed Eng Grace Mutembo to act as Director and Chief Executive…...
S/Province police nab 5 cyber fraudsters
POLICE have arrested five people in Southern Province for various cyber crimes, cash fraud and theft. According to a statement from police spokesperson Rae Hamoonga, Thursday, two of the five suspects are employees of Top Image, a company contracted to manage sim replacement in areas where MTN Zambia is not present. “A Joint team comprising…...
We’ll give local coaches the same financial support we give foreigners – Govt
SPORTS minister Elvis Nkandu says government will give the same financial support to a local coach as it gives to foreign trainers should FAZ decide to settle for one. Nkandu said in an interview that the government had no problem with whether the coach was local or foreign but what they wanted was a person…...