EAZ praises ZRA for exceeding its revenue target by K5.6bn
THE Economics Association of Zambia (EAZ) has commended the Zambia Revenue Authority (ZRA) for its “exceptional performance” in revenue collection in 2024. ZRA recently announced that in 2024, it recorded a gross revenue collection of K148.5 billion, with K17.6 billion paid out as refunds, resulting in a net collection of K130.9 billion, exceeding the Parliamentary…...
Fans mourn ‘King’ Dandy
A DARK cloud engulfed the Zambian music industry yesterday following the death of musical legend Wesley Chibambo, popularly known as Dandy Crazy. Artistes, politicians and leaders from various sectors, including the Head of State, joined Zambians in mourning the untimely passing of the celebrated artiste. Dandy Crazy, who sustained multiple injuries in a New Year’s…...
All youth empowerment tankers are now running – Nkandu
MINISTER of Sports, Youth and Arts Elvis Nkandu says there are no fuel tankers under the youth empowerment scheme which are still grounded, as all issues concerning the tankers have been resolved. And Nkandu says government is now focusing on empowering rural people first, as rural youths have been the most neglected in empowerment programmes…....
Man gets 1yr for stealing TV worth K4,800
THE Lusaka Magistrates’ Court has sentenced a 29-year-old man of Kaunda Square Stage Two to 12 months imprisonment with hard labour for stealing his grandmother’s television set. In this matter, James Zimba was facing one count of housebreaking and theft Contrary to Section 301(a) and 272 of the Penal Code Chapter 87 of the Laws…...
Monkey statement a non-issue, people use words like rats, cows – Hamasaka
STATE House Chief Communications Specialist Clayson Hamasaka says Education Minister Douglas Syakalima’s “monkey” statement is a non-issue, wondering why some PF members are upset when the minister did not name anyone. He adds that people often use words like monkeys, rats and cows without anyone “getting feelings”. On Tuesday, Syakalima charged that “what these monkeys…...
HRC denies reports of neglecting Tiktok troll “Why Me”
THE Human Rights Commission has dismissed social media reports that it has not been responsive to the case of Tiktoker Francis Kapwepwe, popularly known as “Why Me”, who is undergoing trial for the offence of hate speech. In a statement, Thursday, HRC Spokesperson Mweelwa Muleya said the commission acquitted itself to the full extent of…...
We’ve so far paid out K9.9bn in partial withdrawals – NAPSA
THE National Pension Scheme Authority (NAPSA) says it paid out K9.9 billion in partial withdrawals to 477,062 members as of December 31, 2024. In an interview, Thursday, NAPSA Acting Corporate Affairs Manager Collins Muyenga said the beneficiaries include 74,571 women and 99,897 youths. “The Pre-Retirement Benefit (PRB) was introduced in April 2023 to accord members…...
Police record 166 RTAs with 20 deaths during New Year period
POLICE say they recorded a total of 166 road traffic accidents nationwide during the 2025 New Year period, 15 of which were fatal resulting in 20 deaths. In a statement, Thursday, Police Spokesperson Rae Hamoonga noted that this marked a significant reduction compared to the 262 accidents recorded during the same period in 2024. “The…...
With cholera situation in Nakonde, we’ll use force to remove street vendors in Lusaka – Phiri
MINISTRY of Local Government and Rural Development Permanent Secretary Nicholas Phiri says government will use force to remove those trading in undesignated places in Lusaka’s Central Business District. On Monday, Acting Health Minister Douglas Siakalima indicated that government had engaged WHO and other stakeholders to mobilise an additional 197,000 cholera vaccines for Nakonde. But commenting…...
Lusambo renews bail application in the High Court
FORMER Kabushi PF MP Bowman Lusambo has asked the Economic and Financial Crimes Court, High Court Division, to grant him bail pending his appeal against a four-year sentence. Lusambo has told the court that he is the breadwinner of his family and his wife cannot provide for their family due to her medical needs. On…...
