We’re engaging US govt to understand 90-day moratorium on foreign aid – Kanyama
ZAMBIA’S Ambassador to the United States Chibamba Kanyama says the Embassy is engaging authorities in that country in order to understand the nature of the 90-day moratorium on federal aid to poor countries. And Foreign Affairs and International Corporation Minister Mulambo Haimbe has called for calm among citizens as government engages the US Embassy in…...
My visit an indication that govt places importance on freedom of opinion – Khan
UNITED Nations Special Rapporteur Irene Khan says her visit to Zambia shows the importance which government places on advancing the right to freedom of opinion. And First Deputy Speaker of the National Assembly Malungo Chisangano has urged the Executive to amend, repeal and replace some old pieces of legislation so that necessary freedoms are guaranteed…....
Siliya endorses UPND’s Severian Lungu for Petauke
FORMER Petauke Central MP Dora Siliya says she will support UPND candidate Severian Lungu ahead of the Petauke parliamentary by-elections. And Siliya says former president Edgar Lungu will only live in peace once there is unity between he and President Hakainde Hichilema. Speaking in Nsenga when she featured on PASME FM, Tuesday, Siliya said she…...
Opposition alliances lack ideas, they’re just gathering around Lungu – Milupi
UPND Alliance Chairperson Charles Milupi says opposition alliances like Tonse and UKA have no ideas, but are just gathering around one individual who is former president Edgar Lungu. On Monday, Zambia Must Prosper leader Kelvin Fube Bwalya announced, through a Facebook post, that his party had officially joined the Tonse Alliance. Commenting on this in…...
ZAMMSA commences nationwide distribution of medicines
THE Zambia Medicines and Medical Suppliers Agency (ZAMMSA) has commenced nationwide distribution of medicines and medical supplies. In a statement, Wednesday, ZAMMSA Senior Manager for Corporate Communications Bradley Chingobe said the distribution would start with secondary level health facilities and would be followed by systematic supply of medicines and medical products to district hospitals, specialised…...
6 medical doctors want court to charge 3 colleagues with contempt
SIX medical doctors have asked the Lusaka High Court for leave to commence contempt of court proceedings against three of their colleagues for charging them after they commenced a suit against the Zambia Medical Association (ZMA). Dr Zacks Ndumba and five others have also asked the High Court to stay ZMA’s decision to expel them…...
There’s a serious investigation at ZAMMSA, I’ve suspended most directors – Muchima
HEALTH Minister Dr Elijah Muchima says there is a serious investigation happening at ZAMMSA and that he has since suspended some directors. And Dr Muchima says eight new cases of Mpox have been confirmed in Lusaka. Meanwhile, Dr Muchima says as at January 25, the country had recorded 34 new Cholera cases and five deaths…...
SP mocks govt over power export despite load shedding
SOCIALIST Party (SP) says government is more interested in money, rather than improving Zambians’ living conditions. SP National Youth Chairperson Kelvin Kaunda says at the peak of load-shedding, citizens called for the suspension of power exports, but government chose to continue “feeding neighbours”. On Tuesday, Nambia’s Secretary to Cabinet Dr George Simataa thanked Zambia for…...
Don’t buy energy products from unlicensed traders – ERB
THE Energy Regulation Board (ERB) says it is aware of a Liquified Petroleum Gas (LPG) fire incident which occurred in Lusaka’s Makeni area on Monday afternoon. ERB says preliminary investigations indicate that the fire occurred at Muka’s Investments Limited, which is owned by Abraham Mukanda, an LPG trader who is not licensed. In a statement,…...
Kelvin Sampa denies stealing $5,600 from Nigerian man
FORMER Kasama PF member of parliament Kelvin Sampa and another have appeared before the Lusaka Magistrates’ Court and have denied stealing US$5,600 and K6,600 from a Nigerian national. In this matter, Sampa, 52, is jointly charged with Richard Shula, 45, a police officer. In count one, Sampa is charged with theft Contrary to Section 272…...
