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…...
Mwila bitter after being removed from Central Committee, he thought he’s untouchable – PF
DAVIES Mwila is the least qualified person to speak about PF; he is bitter and frustrated after being removed from the Central Committee, charges PF acting National Chairperson Jean Kapata. Meanwhile, PF faction Deputy Secretary General Celestine Mukandila says Mwila should just go and rest because the party lost the 2021 elections because of him…....
Munir, Mukandila launch contempt proceedings against govt, Parliament over Bill 7
LUSAKA Lawyer Celestine Mukandila and Munir Zulu have commenced contempt of court proceedings against Attorney General Mulilo Kabesha, Speaker Nelly Mutti and all MPs for presiding over and participating in Bill 7 proceedings, which the Constitutional Court ruled to be unconstitutional. Others cited include Minister of Justice Princess Kasune, First Deputy Speaker Attractor Malungo Chisangano,…...
ZRA signs Yaounde declaration to combat international tax evasion
ZAMBIA has become a signatory to the Global Forum’s Yaounde Declaration on International Tax Co-operation and the fight against Illicit Financial Flows (IFFs) in Africa. The declaration represents the country’s commitment to closely collaborate with other African countries in the fight against cross-border tax evasion and IFFs. In a statement issued by ZRA, Thursday, it…...