There’s nothing special about HH, he must be investigated for privatisation – Mwila
PATRIOTIC Front secretary general Davies Mwila says there is nothing special about UPND leader Hakainde Hichilema so he should be investigated for his role in the privatization of state owned enterprises. And Home Affairs Minister Stephen Kampyongo says when it comes to the law, no one will be favored. Speaking when they drummed up support…...
It’s a good idea, but diaspora vote impossible in 2021 – AVAP
ANTI-Voter Apathy (AVAP) executive director Richwell Mulwani says it is not possible for government to create a platform for its citizens in the diaspora to vote in the 2021 general election because implementing the scheme could prove challenging. According to Ministry of Foreign Affairs Permanent Secretary Chalwe Lombe, the Ministry is due to engage the…...
Mucheleka to remain in detention as court appearance date is unknown – Police
NORTHERN Province Police Commissioner Richard Mweene says detained UPND deputy secretary general Patrick Mucheleka’s court appearance date is currently unknown as they are still finalising paperwork on his aggravated robbery charge. Mweene, however, says the five UPND cadres who were arrested for assaulting two suspected PF cadres were expected to appear in court on September…...
ERB rules out fuel price hike
THE Energy Regulation Board (ERB) has ruled out any immediate hike in fuel prices despite the kwacha’s continued depreciation against major currency convertibles, saying the latest oil consignment is yet to be received to determine any price changes. The kwacha plummeted to a record low of K20 per dollar last week, while Brent Crude oil…...
Market players predict continued Kwacha depreciation
THE kwacha is expected to continue depreciating against major currency convertibles, given the heightened demand for dollars on the local market, coupled with dwindling supply, market data shows. According to financial market players, the kwacha is set to maintain a weak position, depreciating further beyond the K20.00 per dollar mark, compared to an average K18.60…...
Northern Police nab 2 PF cadres for damaging UPND vehicle
NORTHERN Province Police have arrested two PF cadres for damaging a motor vehicle belonging to a UPND official in broad daylight at Kasama Shoprite. And Police have launched a manhunt for a group of PF cadres led by Mubanga commonly known as “Bargadi” of Ndola for threatening violence and damaging UPND property. In a statement,…...
Zambia records 68 new COVID-19 cases, 2 deaths
MINISTRY of Health Permanent Secretary for Technical Services Dr Kennedy Malama says Zambia has recorded 68 new COVID-19 cases out of 847 tests done. And Dr Malama says the country has recorded two COVID-19 related deaths in the last 24 hours. Meanwhile, Dr Malama says three million Zambians are at a higher risk of infection […]
What a lecture to crooked politicians from Rev Matale
REVEREND Suzanne Matale has rarely been in the news in the recent past. One would think she has not been following the developments that our country has been going through. But listening to her virtual public lecture on “Leadership challenges in times of disruption” under the auspices of the Levy Mwanawasa Foundation, we could tell…...
Threats on private media affecting Zambia’s democracy – Chapter One
CHAPTER One Foundation says the Electoral Commission of Zambia’s (ECZ) decision to conduct voter registration for a period of only one month serves as an unwarranted barrier for voters. And Chapter One Foundation says the suspension and cancellation of media licenses, such as that of Muvi TV and Prime TV, has adverse effects on Zambian…...
Term 3 for non exam classes pushed to January 2021
GENERAL Education Permanent Secretary Dr Jobbicks Kalumba says term three for 2020 non-examination classes will start on January 4, 2021 and close on Friday, March 19 while term one for the 2021 school calendar will begin on March 29 the same year. And Dr Kalumba has urged all schools to ensure that teachers start teaching…...