By-election outcomes a pointer to PF’s chances in 2021 – Mwila
PF secretary general Davies Mwila says the ruling party’s performance in the by-elections is an indicator of how it will perform in the 2021 general polls. And Mwila says the PF will only adopt candidates that are popular on the ground, saying it will be difficult for anyone to corrupt all party committees to secure…...
By-election victories may not reflect 2021 outcome – Bizeck
UNIVERSITY of Zambia (UNZA) political science lecturer Professor Bizeck Phiri says the recent by-election results may not be a true reflection of what is likely to happen in next year’s general election. In an interview, Prof Phiri argued that the July 30 poll results, which saw the PF emerge victorious in 10 out of 15…...
Chambeshi Water accumulated K31.1m in NAPSA penalties – AG
THE Auditor General has revealed that Chambeshi Water and Sewerage Company (ChWSC) Limited had accumulated NAPSA penalties in amounts totalling around K31.1 million as at December 31, 2019, due to non-payment of statutory obligations. And the Auditor General further revealed that the company was distributing water that was below the quality standards set by NWASCO,…...
NAPSA sues IMS for remitting late monthly contributions
NATIONAL Pension Scheme Authority (NAPSA) has sued Intelligent Mobility Solutions Limited (IMS) in the Lusaka High Court, claiming payment of K141,000 in respect of penalty arrears, for allegedly remitting monthly contributions late. NAPSA is claiming payment of K141,760.07 in respect of penalty arrears as a result of none or late contribution of penalty arrears. It…...
Chapter One drags ECZ to ConCourt over 30 days voter registration exercise
CHAPTER One Foundation Limited has petitioned the Constitutional Court, seeking an order mandating the Electoral Commission of Zambia (ECZ) to carry out continuous voter registration between elections. It has argued that ECZ has violated the Constitution by deciding to conduct voter registration for the 2021 elections over a period of 30 days only. Chapter One…...
Exiting chainstores a loss to farmers, local businesses must take advantage – KRI
GOVERNMENT should take advantage of the chainstores that are leaving Zambia and help local entities to fill the gap left by the exiting international retail outlets, says KRI Zambia chief executive officer Dr Frank Kayula. And Dr Kayula says the agriculture sector has the potential to be the country’s economic mainstay, together with mining, if…...
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USAID unveils radio-based education programme to boost learning amid COVID-19
USAID’s “Let’s Read” project, the US government’s flagship education project in Zambia, has developed audio-based “Tips for Teachers”, among others, to ensure continued literacy instructional and professional support for teachers and learners. According to a statement released by US Embassy Public Affairs Officer Sean McIntosh, Tuesday, the new audio-based programmes have been launched in collaboration […]
ZPPA urges suppliers to embrace e-GP to maintain supply chains amid COVID-19
PROCUREMENT entities must embrace the newly-launched Electronic Government Procurement (e-GP) system to easily circumvent the challenges of procuring supplies or services brought about by the COVID-19 pandemic, says the ZPPA. And the Zambia Public Procurement Authority (ZPPA) says a total of 29,964 registered suppliers have so far been registered to the e-GP system during the…...
Zambia records 21 BIDs in a single day
THE Ministry of Health has announced that the country has recorded 142 new COVID-19 cases with 23 related deaths in the last 24 hours. And the Ministry of Health says it is discouraging that the few people who are wearing masks are not using them correctly. Speaking during the daily COVID-19 briefing, Thursday, Ministry spokesperson […]