Has NHIMA Collapsed? – Part 2
Introduction Last week, I explored critical issues undermining Zambia’s National Health Insurance Scheme (NHIS) and how they pose a threat to NHIMA’s financial and overall sustainability. I noted four fundamental issues which have contributed to the current financial struggles that NHIMA is experiencing— inadequate regulation, opportunism by private healthcare providers, premature rollout and poor beneficiary […]
Unstable free falling Kwacha is killing business
THE continuous depreciation of the Kwacha and the resulting rise in fuel prices have left many Zambians struggling to cope with the skyrocketing cost of living. The latest increment in fuel prices is another blow to an already fragile economy, and we urge the government, through the Ministry of Finance, to take decisive action before…...
External debt rises by $760m
GOVERNMENT says the country’s external debt has increased to $15.33 billion in 2024 from $14.57 billion recorded in 2023. On the other hand, however, government says the country’s domestic debt stock stands at K225.29 billion as at the end of third quarter 2024, which is a reduction from the K232.62 billion recorded in 2023 in…...
Warriors go top after 3-1 win over Indeni
KABWE Warriors have claimed top spot on the MTN Super League table following an impressive 3-1 victory over relegation-threatened Indeni FC in a Week-22 fixture played at the Godfrey Chitalu Stadium in Kabwe. An unfortunate own goal by Indeni FC defender Ben Chishala, combined with strikes from Field Kandela and Francis Banda, secured a crucial […]
Kalu withdraws from FAZ elections
ZAMBIA football legend and former FAZ president Kalusha Bwalya has officially announced that he will not be contesting the highly anticipated Football Association of Zambia (FAZ) elections slated for March 29, 2025. Bwalya, who famously led the Chipolopolo to their historic victory in the 2012 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) as FAZ president, had initially […]
Khan’s remarks meant UPND has given people back their freedoms, but some are abusing them – Kawana
MINISTRY of Information and Media Permanent Secretary Thabo Kawana says United Nations Special Rapporteur Irene Khan’s remarks that “human rights in Zambia are at a crossroad as the country prepares for general elections”, mean that UPND has given people back their freedoms, but some are still abusing them. And Kawana says the IBA, ZNBC and…...
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We’ll grab HH’s house because he upgraded it with state security feature – PF
PF faction vice-president Given Lubinda has insisted that the Tonse Alliance will not allow President Hakainde Hichilema to live in a house which Zambians have invested in. But State House Chief Communications Specialist Clayson Hamasaka says the UPND will only willingly give Community House to PF after 60 years, if they come back to power…....
We need punitive laws to prevent land mismanagement – ZLA
THE Zambia Land Alliance (ZLA) has called for strong and punitive administrative laws in councils to prevent land mismanagement. On Wednesday, Local Government and Rural Development Minister Gary Nkombo suspended the Chongwe Mayor and all councillors for 90 days due to allegations of land alienation. Commenting on the suspension in an interview, ZLA Executive Director…...
Musokotwane optimistic revised State-Owned Enterprises policy will enhance performance
FINANCE and National Planning Dr Situmbeko Musokotwane has acknowledged that challenges facing State-Owned Enterprises (SOEs) have persisted despite previous efforts to resolve them and enhance their performance. Launching the revised State-Owned Enterprises Policy and the Supervisory and Performance Monitoring Framework for State-Owned Enterprises, Friday, Dr Musokotwane said he hoped the strategies in the revised policy…...
