There’s no fee to access COVID-19 emergency funds – UN
THE United Nations (UN) in Zambia says there is no registration fee for citizens registering as potential beneficiaries of the COVID-19 Emergency Cash Transfer programme (ECT). In a statement, UN Zambia national information officer Mark Maseko condemned attempts by criminals to delay the programme. He urged members of the public to beware of fraudsters soliciting…...
Former Evelyn Hone College employee sues for unlawful dismissal
A FORMER Evelyn Hone College employee has dragged the institution to the Lusaka High Court seeking damages for dismissing him on allegations that he solicited money to issue a bursary form from one of the parents to a student at the institution. Daniel Kabala, who has sued Evelyn Hone college as the defendant, is praying…...
KBF warns of unnecessary upheaval if govt takes action against HH
2021 PF presidential aspirant Kelvin Bwalya Fube (KBF) says government’s intentions of taking action against UPND leader Hakainde Hichilema over privatization allegations will bring unnecessary upheaval in the country, judging by the current mood. And Fube says government’s ill timed desperation over the matter will not solve anything but will only make Hichilema popular. Meanwhile,…...
CSPR asks govt to upscale SCT programmes
CIVIL Society for Poverty Reduction (CSPR) programs manager Chimuka Nachibinga has called on government to setup practical measures in the 2021 budget to cushion the high cost of living. In an interview, Nachibinga said high inflation rates, depreciation of the Kwacha and the adverse effects of the COVID-19 pandemic had negatively affected the economy. “First…...
Nawakwi will have challenges justifying her claims against HH in court – UPND
UPND national chairperson Mutale Nalumango says it is shocking how people are demanding that Hakainde Hichilema accounts for his wealth when those serving in government have refused to undergo a lifestyle audit. And Nalumango says FDD leader Edith Nawakwi should think of how she will justify herself in court if she is sued for calling…...
We’re still reviewing Zesco’s infrastructure, which could be considered common carrier – Ministry
THE Ministry of Energy says it is still reviewing all of Zesco Limited’s transmission infrastructure, which could be considered common carrier in line with the Statutory Instrument (SI) Number 57 of 2020. And the Ministry says it remains in full support of discussions between Zesco and the Copperbelt Energy Corporation (CEC) resuming to enable the…...
The scandals in the 2019 FIC report, including 6 cases of money laundering worth K450m
The Financial Intelligence Centre (FIC) has reported a sharp decline in the overall number of suspicious financial transaction reports, but with a record high loss of money from laundering activities. And the centre has reported that the major drivers for generation of proceeds of crime in Zambia is corruption associated with public procurement. Meanwhile the…...
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Zambia records 34 new COVID-19 cases, 3 deaths
HEALTH Minister Dr Chitalu Chilufya has announced that the country has recorded 34 new COVID-19 cases and three deaths in the last 24 hours. And Dr Chilufya says the total number of deaths is 292, out for the cumulative 12,415 positive cases recorded so far. Speaking at the daily COVID-19 briefing, Wednesday, Dr Chitalu said […]
Don’t shield thieves, release 2019 Trends Report, Musa tells FIC board
FORMER Attorney General Musa Mwenye says if the Financial Intelligence Centre (FIC) board continues to hold on to the 2019 Financial Trends Report, they will one day be held accountable for shielding thieves and criminals. And Mwenye says he doesn’t know what will be left of Zambia’s economy if the FIC becomes moribund. Mwenye was…...