PF MPs ask Lungu to retire from active politics
SOME PF MPs have appealed to former president Edgar Lungu to retire from active politics following the Constitutional Court ruling declaring him ineligible to contest future presidential elections. The 10 MPs who held a press briefing yesterday included Kantanshi MP Anthony Mumba, Msanzala MP Elias Daka, Chadiza MP Jonathan Daka, Kasama Central MP Sibongile Mwamba,…...
Govt releases K15.7bn for developmental programmes, public service delivery
THE Ministry of Finance and National Planning has disclosed that in November 2024, it released K15.7 billion to finance developmental programmes and public service delivery, with K4.1 billion allocated to debt service. According to a statement issued by the Office of the Secretary to the Treasury, Wednesday, K3.4 billion was allocated for transfers, subsidies and…...
Alliance with UPND won’t affect my checks and balances – Wamunyima
NALOLO PNUP member of parliament Imanga Wamunyima says his party’s decision to form a partnership with the UPND will not prevent him from providing checks and balances. Further, Wamunyima says his party will not participate in the 2026 elections at presidential level but will instead support the UPND. In an interview, Wednesday, Wamunyima revealed that…...
A lot of things will be affected without sufficient rain – ZIPAR
ZAMBIA Institute for Policy Analysis and Research (ZIPAR) Interim Executive Director Zali Chikuba says people should pray for proper rainfall, otherwise a lot things will be affected. Chikuba says there’s a risk of failing to attain the projected 6.6 percent growth in 2025. Speaking during a media briefing on the 2024 Economic Performance Review and…...
Procurement of 156 ambulances to be covered in 2025 audit report – AG
ACTING Auditor General Dr Ron Mwambwa has expressed concern over reports suggesting that his office’s audit reports for the financial year ended December 31, 2023 deliberately excluded audit findings on the procurement of ambulances due to external instructions. Dr Mwambwa has clarified that the procurement of 156 ambulances will be covered in 2025 in the…...
Maureen Nkandu files for divorce
VETERAN broadcaster Maureen Nkandu has asked the Lusaka High Court to dissolve her six-year marriage to Cosmas Chileshe. Nkandu has told the High Court that their marriage had broken down irretrievably. According to a divorce petition filed by Messrs Kasiya Legal Practitioners, Nkandu, who’s now based in Ethiopia, stated that she got married to Chileshe,…...
56-year-old woman in court for assaulting grandson
A 56-YEAR-OLD woman of Lusaka’s Libala South area has been dragged to court for assaulting her seven-year-old grandchild. Fannie Longwe, a Credit Controller, is facing one count of assault on a child Contrary to Section 248(a) of the Penal code Chapter 87 of the Laws of Zambia. Allegations into the matter are that Longwe, on…...
We hope Lungu’s Plan B is lawful – Milupi
UPND Alliance chairperson Charles Milupi says he hopes former president Edgar Lungu’s Plan B is lawful because government will not hesitate to take action against any unlawful schemes. On Tuesday, the Constitutional Court ruled that Lungu is not eligible to contest any future elections, having been sworn in twice before. Reacting to the ruling, Lungu…...
We’ll tighten security in ZAMMSA drug supply chain – ZNS
ZAMBIA National Service Deputy Commander Major General Reuben Mwewa says the service wants to help ZAMMSA tighten the drug supply chain to minimise and possibly eradicate reports of missing drugs. Speaking when he toured the ZAMMSA warehouse, Wednesday, Maj Gen Mwewa said the national service was invited by ZAMMSA to explore possible areas of collaboration…...
Those surrounding Lungu must now allow him to enjoy retirement – Liswaniso
UPND National Youth Chairperson Gilbert Liswaniso says those surrounding former president Edgar Lungu should now allow him to enjoy his retirement and take up his role as a statesman. On Tuesday, the Constitutional Court ruled that Lungu was not eligible to contest future elections, having been sworn in twice before. At a press briefing, Wednesday,…...
