UNZALARU demands the abolishment of ‘illegal’ UNZA Caretaker Committee
THE University of Zambia Lecturers and Researchers Union (UNZALARU) has demanded the abolishment of the University of Zambia’s Caretaker Committee which was constituted by Higher Education Minister Dr Brian Mushimba. On October 1, UNZA acting registrar Dr Lubinda Haabazoka wrote to UNZALARU requesting the union to submit comments on the proposed revisions to the staff…...
We’re targeting an over 80% win – UPND
UPND spokesperson Charles Kakoma says the UPND is targeting to win the 2021 elections by 80 per cent. Commenting on President Lungu’s remarks in Lufwanyama that in 2021, people should vote for one party in all election posts as it will ensure development, Kakoma said UPND was destined to win. “In 2021, the people of…...
Musokotwane doubts economic rebound from China’s debt relief
FORMER finance minister Dr Situmbeko Musoktwane has expressed doubt that the debt relief given by the Chinese government will lead to a rebound of Zambia’s economy. The Chinese government last week granted Zambia a debt service suspension initiative on all concessional facilities. In an interview, Dr Musokotwane said despite the help from China, the country…...
ECZ needs new management – Sacika
FORMER Secretary to the Cabinet Dr Sketchley Sacika says President Edgar Lungu should consider reconstituting new management at the Electoral Commission of Zambia (ECZ) because of the manner it is currently being managed. In an interview, Dr Sacika noted that reconstituting new management at the electoral body would help in preserving its integrity. “President Lungu…...
Govt reveals how MoH employee drew 10 salaries using different bank accounts
DEPUTY Secretary to the Cabinet for E-Government Dr Martin Mtonga has revealed that a Ministry of Health employee in Luanshya was drawing 10 salaries from the government payroll system using 10 different bank accounts. And Dr Mtonga says another medical doctor from Mpongwe who had been on an unpaid study leave has been drawing salaries…...
Nalumango demands Mucheleka’s release before prayer day
UPND national chairperson Mutale Nalumango has demanded that President Edgar Lungu released the opposition party’s deputy secretary general Patrick Mucheleka and others from prison before talking about prayers. Meanwhile, UPND Chairperson for Religious Committee Kelly Mukonka says the party will not allow President Lungu to run for a third term. Speaking during a press briefing…...
Don’t blame PF, COVID has hit all world economies – Freedom
PRESIDENTIAL Affairs Minister Freedom Sikazwe says it is unfair to blame the PF government for the bitting economy because there’s no country which is thriving at the moment due to the COVID-19 pandemic. And Sikazwe says he is confident that President Edgar Lungu will win by over 60 per cent because citizens are comfortable with…...
PF’s intolerance will breed chaos, warns Chikoya
COUNCIL of Churches in Zambia (CCZ) general secretary Fr Emmanuel Chikoya says the PF should stop being paranoid and provide space for everybody, including those who have dissenting views. Commenting on PF Secretary General Davies Mwila’s statement that Archbishop Telesphore Mpundu was a UPND supporter and he would be treated as a political opponent, Fr…...
MDC will shake other parties – Mutati
FORMER finance minister Felix Mutati yesterday unveiled his Movement for Democratic Change (MDC) party, with a list of notable politicians like Lucky Mulusa joining him as his secretary general. The following is the rest of the interim executive committee of the newly launched MDC; economist Trevor Simumba is chairperson for economics, chairperson for the youths…...
Police withdraw summons against Binwell
POLICE in Kitwe have withdrawn the summons that were issued against former District Commissioner Binwell Mpundu. Last week, police warned and cautioned Mpundu for unlawful assembly. Copperbelt Police Commissioner Charity Katanga said Mpundu and three others were been warned and cautioned for holding an illegal meeting. “Yes, I can confirm that police in Kitwe summoned…...