Kawambwa polls were very peaceful – Police Commissioner
LUAPULA Province Police Commanding Officer Mwala Yuyi says the recently-held Kawambwa by-election was peaceful and the last time he witnessed something like that was when he was still a young man. Giving an overview of the by-election in an interview, Yuyi said police maintained law and order during the election period. “Police is a law…...
DEC a bunch of jokers – Mwamba
PF faction Chairperson for Information and Publicity Emmanuel Mwamba says the Drug Enforcement Commission is just playing to the gallery by announcing how much it has recovered and remitted to the Treasury while ignoring scandals which are happening in government. On Tuesday, DEC announced that in 2024, it recovered and remitted US$30,374,236.54 and K57,885,376.10 to…...
Inflation rises to 16.7%
THE Zambia Statistics Agency (ZamStats) has disclosed that the country’s Gross Domestic Product (GDP) estimates for the third quarter of 2024 show that the economy grew by only 2.5 percent, a reduction from the 5.7 percent recorded in the third quarter of 2023. ZamStats acting Statistician General Sheila Mudenda has also revealed that the annual…...
UPND’s corruption is just in Kalaba’s head – Milupi
INFRASTRUCTURE, Housing and Urban Development Minister Charles Milupi says Citizens First leader Harry Kalaba is not being sincere by accusing UPND of being the most corrupt party in Zambia’s history. On Tuesday, Kalaba said the UPND government made PF’s corruption seem like child’s play. “While many citizens had a lot of hope that the UPND…...
Zambia, Saudi Arabia sign $100m debt restructuring agreement
ZAMBIA and Saudi Arabia have signed a debt restructuring agreement encompassing over $100 million and an additional $35 million concessional loan for the construction of the King Salman Bin Abdulaziz Hospital. And Finance and National Planning Minister Dr Situmbeko Musokotwane says the UPND government does not want to borrow and not pay back. Speaking during…...
Law is clear, only President, VEEP can use state resources to campaign – ECZ
THE Electoral Commission of Zambia (ECZ) says its role is to emphasise that the law does not allow any political party to use state resources to campaign for the benefit of any party or candidate. And ECZ says although planning several by-elections is challenging, it gives the commission an opportunity to train staff ahead of…...
We’ve noted 7 earthquakes in the Kariba, but dam wall is safe – ZRA
THE Zambezi River Authority (ZRA) says it has noted the occurrence of seven earthquake incidents in the Kariba and surrounding areas, with the recent one being on December 23, 2024. ZRA Chief Executive Munyaradzi Munodawafa has attributed the earthquakes to reservoir-induced-seismic (RIS) activities which are triggered by not only the presence, but also water level…...
Tourism Council questions ZRA’s TCC regulations
THE Tourism Council of Zambia (TCZ) has urged the Zambia Revenue Authority to ensure there are some exemptions on advance income tax on exports and remittances valued at $2,000 and above because it may unnecessarily disadvantage people. In a notice recently, ZRA stated that effective 1st January, 2025, any individual or business exporting goods or…...
Maamba woman dies while trying to buy a chicken on Christmas Day
A 32-year-old woman has died after being electrocuted as she was trying to buy a chicken in Maamba on Christmas Day. Southern Province Police Commissioner Auxensio Daka confirmed the incident, saying it happened in Siandowa area. He said Joseph Chilufya reported via a phone call that his niece, Moley Mweemba, was electrocuted after leaning on…...
Court refuses to stop forfeiture of Tasila’s properties
THE Economic and Financial Crimes Court (EFCC) has refused to stay execution of its judgment to forfeit Chawama PF Member of Parliament Tasila Lungu’s properties in Sinda, Eastern Province. In its ruling, the court has held that Tasila, who is former president Edgar Lungu’s daughter, had not demonstrated that her appeal had any prospects of…...
