We’re ready to welcome PF MPs who voted for Bill 7 – UPND
UPND Alliance Chairperson Charles Milupi says the ruling party is ready to welcome PF MPs who supported Bill 7, following threats by the opposition party to expel them. And Government Chief Whip Stafford Mulusa says all PF members of parliament who voted for Bill 7 are safe, stating that only Robert Chabinga has the power…...
Women are better at repaying CDF loans than youths – Govt
LOCAL Government and Rural Development Director of Planning Martin Sodala has observed that women are able to repay CDF loans compared to youths. And Local Government PS for Administration, Dr Gabriel Pollen, says CDF is a reality and not just on paper. Meanwhile, SAIPAR Policy and Strategy Director Caesar Cheelo says young people are hungry…...
I declare Bill 7 debate over, let’s focus on energy, food – HH
PRESIDENT Hakainde Hichilema says following the signing of Bill 7 into law, citizens should now end the debate on the Bill and accept that this constitutional amendment is for everyone. President Hichilema says he had proposed that by-elections be done away with, but when citizens insisted that they wanted them maintained, he conceded, noting that…...
Speeding Mark X kills father and son
A 30-YEAR-OLD man of Mazabuka and his two-year-old son have died on the spot after being hit by a speeding Toyota Mark X. In a statement, Southern Province Police Commanding Officer Moono Namalongo said preliminary investigations revealed that the accident occurred due to excessive speeding, as the driver failed to yield to the father who…...
Remain vigilant, watch how govt implements amended laws – Oasis Forum
THE Oasis Forum has called on citizens to remain vigilant and pay close attention to how government implements the law arising from Bill 7, including delimitation. The Forum says no amount of political packaging or numerical advantage in Parliament can cure the illegality of the Constitution (Amendment) Bill No. 7, which has now become law…....
Zesco partners with Jigsaw to put up $80m solar plant in Siavonga
ZESCO Limited has partnered with Jigsaw Investments, under JIGSCO Energy, to put up a 100-megawatt (MW) solar photovoltaic (PV) plant in Siavonga District, Southern Province, at an estimated cost of $80 million. Zesco says the solar project will be delivered through JIGSCO Energy Corporation Limited, a joint venture between Zesco Limited and Jigsaw Investments, with…...
ZCCB urges leaders to promote democratic citizen participation
THE Zambia Conference of Catholic Bishops (ZCCB) says the year 2025 encouraged Christians to put hope in God, as the period was characterised by various economic challenges. The Bishops have since called on political, traditional and religious leaders to promote inclusive and democratic citizen participation in the country’s affairs. According to the ZCCB Pastoral Letter…...
Zambia to receive $190m as IMF reaches final review agreement
THE International Monetary Fund (IMF) has announced that it has reached a staff-level agreement on the sixth and final review under the 38-month Extended Credit Facility (ECF) with Zambia. This means that subject to approval by the IMF Executive Board, Zambia will receive a disbursement of about $190 million, bringing total disbursements to about $1.7…...
RDAZ postpones downing of tools after securing deal with govt
THE Resident Doctors Association of Zambia (RDAZ) has postponed its planned downing of tools after reaching an agreement with the Ministry of Health. Association president Dr Paul Chibwe says the decision comes after RDAZ was assured that, going forward, it will be part and parcel of the recruitment process to ensure transparency in the employment…...
Lubinda expels ‘rebel’ MPs
GIVEN Lubinda has with immediate effect expelled PF members of parliament who voted in favour of Bill 7 on Monday. Lubinda has, however, not named the affected MPs as the division list of those who voted has not yet been published by the National Assembly, but he argued that the lawmakers are known. Bill 7…...