LuSE anticipates positive market outlook for 2026
THE Lusaka Securities Exchange (LuSE) says it anticipates a positive market outlook in 2026. LuSE emphasises that while it remains optimistic about the outlook, achieving normalcy in electricity supply remains a crucial challenge that must be addressed. In an interview, Wednesday, LuSE Chief Executive Officer Nicholas Kabaso said the market was expected to see increased…...
Pick running mates of high calibre, not anything with breasts – Mumbi Phiri
FORMER PF deputy secretary general Mumbi Phiri has advised presidential candidates to pick running mates with high calibre and not “anything that has breasts”. She argues that since former vice-president Inonge Wina was the first female running mate, many now assume the position must automatically go to a woman. In an interview, Tuesday, Phiri said…...
Gulfstream disposal process ongoing – Lufuma
DEFENCE Minister Ambrose Lufuma says the disposal process of the Gulfstream G650 Presidential Jet is ongoing and will soon be concluded, with details to be announced publicly. President Hakainde Hichilema has committed not to use the Gulfstream Presidential Jet since taking office in 2021, choosing instead to use commercial flights. The plane was acquired by…...
German Embassy denies blocking visas for 18 MPs
GERMAN Ambassador to Zambia Soenke Seimon has dispelled allegations that the Embassy denied 18 Zambian MPs visas. Last week, Bwana Mkubwa MP Warren Mwambazi claimed that he and 17 other MPs were denied visas to travel to Berlin and Turkey, which prompted Speaker of the National Assembly Nelly Mutti to direct Jack Mwiimbu to deliver…...
Don’t worry about rigging, ruling parties lose elections even after appointing commissioners – ECZ
THE Electoral Commission of Zambia (ECZ) is wondering why people are worried that they would rig elections when all past commissions where the opposition emerged victorious were appointed by the ruling party. The Commission is also calling on political parties to tame their appetite for violence. The Commission further says it will continue to prioritise…...
Zambians like last-minute exercises, we won’t extend voter registration – Govt
THE Zambian people have a problem, they like last-minute exercises, says acting Leader of Government Business Ambrose Lufuma. Lufuma says the ECZ will not extend the mass voter registration, stressing that citizens were told to register early but many opted to wait until the last minute. Meanwhile, First Deputy Speaker Attractor Chisangano has ruled that…...
Quality of elections determines quality of leadership – TIZ
TRANSPARENCY International Zambia (TIZ) Executive Director Maurice Nyambe says the quality of elections determines the quality of leadership and development in the country. Meanwhile, Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) Director General Daphne Chabu says corruption is a cancer that affects every citizen. Speaking during the opening of the Zambia Anti-Corruption Conference youth programme, Monday, Nyambe urged young…...
Bill 7 returns to Parley, as 12 opposition parties urge HH to halt process
DEPUTY Speaker of the National Assembly Attractor Chisangano has announced that she has received communication from the Minister of Justice requesting the House to immediately resume consideration of Bill 7. She says to this effect, the select Committee that was earlier constituted to scrutinise the Bill will commence its meetings immediately. Meanwhile, 12 opposition political…...
Close to 300 Evelyn Hone students to miss Dec exams
CLOSE to 300 Evelyn Hone College students will not write their examinations in December after management failed to submit their credentials to TEVETA. And Ministry of Technology and Science Permanent Secretary Dr Brilliant Habeenzu has attributed the development to negligence by management, further disclosing that the students would be able to write their exams in…...
The killer of Chinese businessman Yu Bin must be found, brought to justice
THE cold-blooded killing of Chinese businessman Yu Bin in Lusaka’s Woodlands area is not just another crime story. It is a chilling reminder that something has gone fundamentally wrong in our society. As Zambians, we have always prided ourselves on being a peaceful, law-abiding people. Acts of barbaric violence of this nature are alien to…...