Zambians underestimate amount of work local engineers do, laments EIZ
ENGINEERING Institute of Zambia president Wesley Kaluba says those questioning the caliber of local engineers because they cannot build a cold box are just making emotional arguments. Recently, Kansanshi Mine imported a cold box, a large equipment which is vital to mining operations, and it sparked online debate as most netizens wondered why Zambian engineers…...
We have enough teeth to bite – ACC
ANTI-CORRUPTION Commission (ACC) acting Director General Monica Mwansa says the institution has enough teeth and soon, people will see the results of their investigations. Speaking during Transparency International of Zambia’s 2024 Zambia Anti-Corruption Conference being held under the theme “Collaborative Partnerships for Combating Corruption in Extractive Industries”, Tuesday, Mwansa said the ACC wanted to be…...
We’ll campaign in Kawambwa, even if they use imingalato – Lungu
FORMER president Edgar Lungu says the Tonse Alliance has unearthed a scheme aimed at discrediting its Kawambwa aspiring candidate ahead of the parliamentary by-elections. And Lungu says the alliance will find ways of campaigning in Kawambwa, even if government uses “imingalato” by closing the airspace. Meanwhile, former UKA national youth chairman Thomas Sipalo and former…...
Zambia expects 3 million cholera vaccines from China – Muchima
HEALTH Minister Elijah Muchima has disclosed that the country is expected to receive three million doses of cholera vaccines from China next month. Muchima has urged the public to ensure high hygiene levels to help maintain the current status quo where the country has not yet recorded any cholera case. Speaking during a media briefing…...
Activist challenges Parley’s 7 day ultimatum against Jay Jay
A GOVERNANCE activist has dragged the National Assembly to the Constitutional Court, seeking a declaration that an elected MP’s seat only becomes vacant upon the determination by the High Court. Isaac Mwanza, who has also cited the Attorney General as the second respondent in the matter, wants a declaration that the Speaker’s duty is limited…...
I’m interested in those enjoying the loot of illegal mining but don’t get buried underground – DPP
DIRECTOR of Public Prosecutions Gilbert Phiri says he is interested in individuals who don’t get buried underground, as they are the ones pulling strings in illegal mining and enjoying the loot. And Phiri has insisted that the country needs severe sanctions against illegal mining, questioning whether successive governments didn’t know that the mining sector needed…...
Illegal structures in Forest 27 will be demolished – Masebo
LANDS and Natural Resources Minister Sylvia Masebo says any illegal occupation of land or unauthorised development in Forest 27 will be addressed according to the law, including demolition. And Masebo says all permanent structures, sitting 60 meters from Airport road, will be demolished as it is earmarked for expansion. Meanwhile, Masebo says government will not…...
HH should stop mentality of self-aggrandisement – Sichinga
FORMER commerce, trade and industry minister Bob Sichinga says President Hakainde Hichilema should move away from the mentality of self-aggrandisement and focus on fulfilling the promises he made to citizens. On Sunday, President Hichilema said African countries were now learning from him on how he had managed to implement the Constituency Development Fund as a…...
Sweden will contribute US$206m to Zambia – Envoy
THE Swedish State Secretary to the Minister for International Development Cooperation and Foreign Trade, Diana Janse, says Sweden will contribute approximately 2.25 billion krona (about US$206 million) to Zambia through development cooperation between 2024 and 2028 . In a media briefing, Wednesday, Janse said Sweden was putting increased emphasis on economic development and collaboration with…...
We shouldn’t accept scandals, probe Health PS, demands COF
CHAPTER One Foundation Executive Director Josiah Kalala says government should carry out a comprehensive audit analysis and identify weaknesses in public institutions which should be addressed. On Monday, News Diggers reported about a scandal at the Ministry of Health in which Permanent Secretary Prof Christopher Simoonga awarded a US$6.8 million contract to a company linked…...
