Audit reveals mismanagement of K1.3bn Covid-19 funds
THE Interim Audit Report on the utilisation of COVID-19 resources for the period February 1 to July 31, 2020, has revealed that a total of over K1.3 billion was mismanaged in various transactions, which included dubious transfers from GRZ accounts amounting to K60 million and upto K3 million in cash withdrawals. In a statement, Monday,…...
OCIDA demands Siliya’s dismissal
OUR Civic Duty Association (OCiDA) spokesperson Robert Sichinga has called for the immediate dismissal of Information and Broadcasting Minister Dora Siliya for issuing “appalling remarks against late President Michael Sata” and preaching tribal hatred. And Sichinga has urged all well-meaning citizens not to be complacent and remain vigilant against the tactics of the PF following…...
Lungu has failed to uphold Sata’s legacy – Panji
FIRST Republican president Dr Kenneth Kaunda’s son, Colonel Panji Kaunda, says Zambia has failed to progress in all sectors of governance since the passing of president Micheal Sata six years ago. In an interview, Col Kaunda, who served as deputy minister in both the Defence and Transport and Communications Ministries during president Sata’s administration, bemoaned…...
Zambia urgently needs debt relief – Oxfam
ZAMBIA urgently needs debt relief to help the country deal with the Coronavirus pandemic and revive the stressed economy, says Oxfam. In a policy note dubbed: Zambia’s Private Debt and the Coronavirus, Oxfam, the globally-renowned NGO focused on fighting inequality to beat poverty, urged Eurbond holders, among other creditors, to grant Zambia debt relief because…...
2 sue HH for illegally occupying Kalomo farm
TWO citizens have sued UPND leader Hakainde Hichilema in the High Court for allegedly fraudulently and illegally occupying Farm No.1924 in Kalomo, belonging to the estate of the late Samson Siatembo. According to a statement of claim filed in the Lusaka High court, Preluna Hatembo and Milton Hatembo allege that Hichilema attempted to occupy the…...
Police nab 20 Ndola residents for rioting
POLICE in Ndola have arrested 20 people for rioting after hearing a rumour that a local woman was a witch who was behind the death of her son. Her son died on the spot last week after being ran over by a truck. Copperbelt Police Commissioner Charity Katanga said the riotous behavior was based on…...
Lungu should apologize for insulting Zambians – Kambwili
NATIONAL Democratic Congress (NDC) leader Chishimba Kambwili says it is unfortunate that President Edgar Lungu can insult the people he is ruling. During the commissioning of the Arcades flyover bridge last week, President Lungu said “ifwe tulebomba, utupuba tuletalika (we are working while some little fools are doubting us). But commenting on this in an…...
We’re investigating HoneyBee tender irregularities – ACC
THE Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) says it is investigating the alleged irregularities regarding the Ministry of Health’s decision to award a tender to HoneyBee Pharmacy. Responding to a press query, ACC public relations manager Timothy Moono confirmed that investigations on the awarding of the controversial tender were underway. “I wish to acknowledge receipt of your press…...
Bill 10 flop will have devastating effects – Wina
VICE-PRESIDENT Inonge Wina says the failure to pass Bill 10 will have devastating effects on several governance issues. Meanwhile, Vice-President Wina says Information and Broadcasting Services Minister Dora Siliya did not coach village headmen in Sinda District on how to lie in order to access funding under the Social Cash Transfer (SCT) scheme. Speaking during…...
UPND the high priests of tribalism – Sunday
CHAPTER One Foundation executive director Linda Kasonde has condemned Chief Government Spokesperson Dora Siliya’s attempt to ignite unwarranted tribal tension as part of the political agenda, saying her utterances are reminiscent of the Rwanda genocide. But PF media director Sunday Chanda says the UPND should not play victim of tribalism because they are the “high…...