I consulted Lungu family on my decision to contest as president – Makebi
MAKEBI Zulu says he consulted and sought the blessing of former president Edgar Lungu’s family regarding his decision to contest the PF presidency. Zulu says he decided to contest the PF presidency after people spoke highly of his leadership qualities. Meanwhile, Zulu says he lost the Malambo Constituency seat in 2021 not because he was…...
ZRA clarifies loss of $12m in mineral royalties: “AG didn’t calculate correctly”
THE Zambia Revenue Authority (ZRA) says the latest Auditor General’s revelation that the Authority lost US$12,113,924 in mineral royalties was incorrectly computed. ZRA has also clarified that 41 companies actually exported minerals worth K4,375,828,847, as opposed to the US$4,375,828,847 reported by the Office of the Auditor General. The latest Auditor General’s Report for the financial…...
We’ve lost hope in energy sector – Mukanga
FORMER energy minister Yamfwa Mukanga says Zambians have lost hope in the energy sector. He says there are only a few months left until the dissolution of Parliament, so there is not much that government can implement to make a considerable change within this timeframe. In an interview, Mukanga claimed that there were no new…...
Before HH visit, you should have gathered intelligence on Chingola – Kampyongo
FORMER minister of home affairs Stephen Kampyongo says the stoning incident in Chingola was regrettable but should not trigger blame games. Kampyongo argues that prior to the President’s visit, intelligence should have been properly gathered to understand the situation on the ground and prevent the incident. On Monday, UPND Lusaka Province Chairperson Obvious Mwaliteta called…...
HH got thunderous reception before stoning – Kabuswe
MINES Minister Paul Kabuswe says President Hakainde Hichilema was warmly welcomed by the people in Chingola before the stoning incident. Kabuswe, however, says government will not bury its head in the sand but will investigate the stoning incident. Meanwhile, Sakwiba Sikota says President Hichilema should be honest with himself and realise that the Chingola chaos…...
Client loans, deposits safe after FNB deal – StanChart CEO
STANDARD Chartered Bank Chief Executive Officer Sonny Zulu has assured clients that loans and deposits remain safe following the sale of the Bank’s Wealth and Retail Banking (WRB) portfolio to FNB. Meanwhile, Zulu has urged Zambians to be responsible in their public remarks, cautioning that negative sentiments about the country could affect its credit rating…....
Produce evidence that you’ve allowed rallies, opposition challenge police
SOME opposition political parties have challenged the police to produce evidence indicating that they are allowed to hold rallies. On Monday, Police Spokesperson Ray Hamoonga said opposition parties were allowed to hold rallies but that they opted to postpone them. Commenting on the remarks in an interview, Tuesday, PF deputy Secretary General Brenda Nyirenda said…...
Mwiimbu warns constitutional amendment protesters to abide by law
HOME Affairs and Internal Security Minister Jack Mwiimbu says government is aware that there are some people who want to protest over the constitutional amendment process and has urged them to abide by the existing laws. And Mwiimbu says 27 people have been arrested in connection with the stoning of President Hakainde Hichilema on Saturday…....
Absence of Veep and key parliamentary leaders alarms Speaker
SPEAKER of the National Assembly Nelly Mutti yesterday warned members of parliament against abandoning parliamentary work, stating that the unexplained absence of key leaders has become a tendency. Speaker Mutti said this after she disclosed that she had not received any information regarding the whereabouts of Vice-President Mutale Nalumango, who is the Leader of Government…...
ECZ extends voter registration by 15 days
THE Electoral Commission of Zambia (ECZ) has extended the voter registration exercise by 15 days. Meanwhile, the Commission says it has registered a provisional total of 1,639,457 voters, encompassing both new registrations and updates. Addressing the media, Tuesday, ECZ Chairperson Mwangala Zaloumis said there would be no further extension after the 15 days elapsed. “As…...