Currency upgrade may affect low-income communities – JCTR
JESUIT Centre for Theological Reflection (JCTR) has expressed concern over the potential economic and social impact that the new bank notes introduced by the Bank of Zambia (BoZ) are likely to have, particularly on low-income communities. In a statement, Tuesday, JCTR Social and Economic Development Programme Manager Edward Musosa said as much as JCTR acknowledged…...
Govt shouldn’t bend to blackmail, 15% tax on precious stones should have stood – Jere
RENOWNED lawyer and journalist Dickson Jere has wondered why government has decided to suspend the 15 per cent export tax imposed on gemstones and precious stones – barely two months after it became effective. On Tuesday, Minister of Finance and National Planning Dr Situmbeko Musokotwane issued a Statutory Instrument No. 4 of 2025, to suspend…...
Kamanga petitions state over passport seizure by DEC
FAZ president Andrew Kamanga has petitioned the state in the High Court seeking a declaration that the seizure of his passport by the Drug Enforcement Commission (DEC) is in contravention of Articles 11 and 22 (1) of the Constitution of Zambia. Kamanga also wants an order that the state immediately surrender and release his passport…....
Anyone keeping money in homes can’t fail to exchange it without suspicion in a year – Lubinda
PF faction vice president Given Lubinda has called on President Hakainde Hichilema to immediately remove and replace Electoral Commission of Zambia chairperson Mwangala Zaloumis and other known partisan commissioners affiliated to the ruling UPND. And Lubinda says it’s highly unlikely that government will catch anyone who might be keeping huge sums of money in their…...
ZPL chairman vows to appeal disqualification ahead of FAZ elections
ZAMBIA Premier League (ZPL) Chairman Kephas Katongo has vowed to appeal his disqualification from contesting his position in the upcoming FAZ elections scheduled for March 29. Katongo, who was among the candidates barred from the highly anticipated polls, believes his case is unique and hopes the appeal process will grant him a second chance to…...
Criminalising ‘insults’ sounds right, but there’re terrible consequences
WE have laws in this country that are either designed to repress dissent or are simply abused to achieve the same goal. The Public Order Act is one such legislation. Defamation of the president was another. When it was announced that defamation of the president had been abolished, the entire country thought progress was being…...
Don’t trust UPND on their promise to improve cost of living – Mundubile
MPOROKOSO PF MP Brian Mundubile says the only consistent thing about the UPND government is their inconsistency because they keep making new promises while failing to fulfil previous ones. On Tuesday, Chief Government Spokesperson Cornelius Mweetwa predicted a reduction in the cost of living, saying government was confident about 2025 due to an expected bumper…...
ZWW launches manifesto: “You can trust us, we were in govt and didn’t steal”
THE Zambia We Want has launched its party constitution and manifesto, encouraging Zambians to trust the movement as it includes individuals who once served in government and never stole public funds. And Zambia We Want acting Chairperson Richwell Siamunene says the party’s symbol, a trumpet, signifies an end of mediocre leadership and the beginning of…...
Lungu is not govt property, inquiry on his health mischievous – PF
PF faction deputy secretary general Brenda Nyirenda says it doesn’t make sense for government to inquire about former president Edgar Lungu’s health when he is no longer their property and they don’t offer him any support. On Tuesday, First Deputy Speaker Attractor Chisangano directed Health Minister Dr Elijah Muchima to update the nation on the…...
Govt can never create enough jobs for everyone – Nalumango
VICE-PRESIDENT Mutale Nalumango says the government can never create enough jobs to absorb every unemployed citizen. Meanwhile, President Hakainde Hichilema says his administration is committed to designing reforms which will improve the ease of doing business. Speaking during an interactive session at the third Private Sector Day Re-Run Meeting, Wednesday, Vice-President Nalumango said government jobs…...
