Kwacha appreciation won’t immediately lower vehicle prices – Car dealers
THE Zambia Motor Dealers Association (ZMDA) says the appreciation of the Kwacha does not have an immediate positive impact on vehicle prices on the local market. The Association notes that although benefits have been recorded due to Kwacha appreciation, these benefits take time to reflect, due to the time taken to order stock from overseas…....
HH treating Constitution as a personal document – PF MPs
MPOROKOSO PF MP Brian Mundubile says President Hakainde Hichilema’s address was filled with emotion and offered little clarity on issues affecting the nation. Mundubile adds that President Hichilema’s view that people dislike him is flawed, arguing that his frustration stems from treating the Constitution as a personal document. Meanwhile, Lukashya PF MP George Chisanga says…...
Kalaba must focus on campaigns so that he gets a councillor next year – Mweetwa
CHIEF Government Spokesperson Cornelius Mweetwa has advised Harry Kalaba to focus on campaigning so that his party can at least get a councillor during next year’s elections. On Monday, Kalaba, the Citizens First leader, said if UPND wins next year’s elections, the country would experience power cuts lasting for two weeks. Reacting to that in…...
I was wrong to call UPND members hooligans, admits Kapyanga
MPIKA PF MP Francis Kapyanga says he has reflected following his seven-day suspension from the House and realised that the word ‘hooligans’ was not parliamentary. He has, however, urged the Speaker of the National Assembly to also act on points of order raised by opposition members. The Mpika lawmaker was on Tuesday suspended for seven…...
Stop lamenting about the past, focus on performance, Lifuka tips HH
GOVERNANCE activist Rueben Lifuka says the UPND will have to justify why citizens should re-elect them in 2026, stating that they can no longer ask for votes on the basis of promises. He says in 2026, the UPND will have to defend its performance record in government because the electorate will not be swayed by…...
Over 15,000 employers have been prosecuted for failing to remit workers’ contributions – Minister
LABOUR and Social Security Minister Brenda Tambatamba has disclosed that over 15,000 employers were prosecuted between 2020 and 2024 for failing to remit statutory workers’ contributions. The minister was speaking in the National Assembly, Tuesday, while responding to Kanchibiya PF MP Sunday Chanda, who wanted to find out the measures taken to enforce statutory deductions…...
ZCS attributes delays in completion of chiefs’ palaces to cash flow challenges
THE Zambia Correctional Service (ZCS) has attributed the delay in the construction of chiefs’ palaces to cash flow challenges, succession disputes and lengthy procurement processes. Meanwhile, the Public Accounts Committee (PAC) has heard that by April 30, 2026, all 77 palace sites under ZCS will be fully completed and handed over to Chiefdoms. The latest…...
Airtel boosts power backup to mitigate network issues
AIRTEL Zambia says it is strengthening power backup solutions at key sites to mitigate poor network issues amidst extended load shedding. The telecommunications company says it appreciates its customers’ patience as it works to mitigate the impact of load shedding. Recently, Technology and Science Minister Felix Mutati disclosed in the National Assembly that the country…...
Govt vows to end digital violence against women
PRESIDENT Hakainde Hichilema has expressed concern over the rising harassment, stalking and hate speech targeting women and girls via digital platforms. President Hichilema says violence is no longer confined to homes and communities, as it has entered the digital space. Speaking during the launch of the 16 Days of Activism Against Gender Based Violence, in…...
I’ve received death threat for opposing Bill 7 – Oasis Forum chair
OASIS Forum Chairperson Beauty Katebe says she has received a death threat from an unknown man who accused her of inciting genocide for opposing Bill 7. Meanwhile, Copperbelt Police Commissioner Mwala Yuyi has assured Katebe that her case will be worked on and she should not be apprehensive. In an interview, Wednesday, Katebe said the…...