We can have faith in ECZ if commissioners have no political affiliations – Makebi
PF presidential aspirant Makebi Zulu says the opposition can only have faith in the ECZ if its commissioners are not known UPND cadres with bias towards the ruling party. On Tuesday, ECZ Commissioner McDonald Chipenzi wondered why people were worried that the commission would rig elections when all past commissions where the opposition emerged victorious…...
Unite, pick one leader, Oasis Forum tells opposition
OASIS Forum Chairperson Beauty Katebe has urged the opposition to choose a leader whom they will all support, stating that having many candidates on the ballot will split their votes. Meanwhile, PF acting president Given Lubinda says many stakeholders would have been satisfied with the Constitution amendment process had the correct procedure been followed. Speaking…...
Swedish envoy welcomes corruption convictions
SWEDISH Ambassador to Zambia Johan Hallenborg has commended government for securing convictions for corruption. And European Union Ambassador to Zambia Karolina Stasiak says there is need for a reform process that is inclusive, transparent and evidence-based to strengthen institutions. Meanwhile, British High Commissioner to Zambia Rebecca Terzeon has called for transparency in political party funding…....
Citizens can harm you if you say govt is not working – Musokotwane
IF you go to rural constituencies, including those in town, and you say to them that this government is not working, they can harm you, because they appreciate our efforts, Dr Situmbeko Musokotwane told Miles Sampa yesterday. The Finance and National Planning Minister says the UPND government has done more to address the high cost…...
Lubinda is abusing his powers, we will push back politically – Mpankata
PF’s Emmanuel Mpankata says he will not accept the changes that Given Lubinda has made to the party and he will push back politically. Mpankata says in his quest to become the PF president, Lubinda is losing it and is misleading the masses in the party. Earlier this week, Lubinda appointed Mwenya Matafwali as Deputy…...
Govt must comply with ConCourt orders, abandon Bill 7 – LAZ
THE Law Association of Zambia (LAZ) says it is deeply alarmed by government’s decision to reintroduce Bill 7 in the National Assembly despite a clear Constitutional Court ruling that the process leading to the presentation of the Bill was unconstitutional. The association, which is demanding the withdrawal of the Bill from the National Assembly, says…...
Copper production to hit 960,000 MT in 2025, PwC predicts
PRICEWATER Coopers (PwC) Mining Industry review report has predicted that the country might record a total copper production of 960,000 metric tonnes in 2025. The report also shows that Zambia’s current copper mining potential stands at 1.96 million tonnes annually. Meanwhile, Director Planning and Information at the Ministry of Mines, Tobias Musonda, says current figures…...
There’s no diesel shortage – ERB
THE Energy Regulation Board (ERB) has dispelled a statement alleging that the country is experiencing a diesel crisis, stating that the country has sufficient diesel stocks. ERB Public Relations Manager Namukolo Kasumpa says the intermittent supply patterns observed in certain locations are not a result of national stock shortages but logistical and distributional challenges that…...
Submit objections to Bill 7 clause by clause, State House challenges opposition
STATE House Chief Communications Specialist Clayson Hamasaka has advised opposition political parties that are against Bill 7 to submit their objections, clause by clause, by December 7. On Tuesday, 12 opposition political parties, including, PF, UNIP, Citizens First, New Heritage and Socialist, formally wrote and delivered a letter to State House, asking President Hakainde Hichilema…...
Mbabala teen dies while watching movie
A 15-YEAR-OLD boy in Mbabala has died after collapsing while watching a movie on his mobile phone. Police have revealed that the deceased was at home watching a movie on a smartphone with his grandmother and uncle, and shortly afterwards, he screamed as if startled and then suddenly collapsed. Meanwhile, an eight-year-old boy has died…...