Govt has made progress in domestic revenue collection this year – PwC
PRICEWATERHOUSECOOPERS (PwC) Zambia has noted that government has made progress in domestic revenue collection in the first half of 2024. In addition, PwC Zambia says the debt restructuring process has provided greater certainty regarding the amounts payable to Zambia’s creditors. In its 2025 National Budget Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) report, PwC Zambia stated that strategies…...
500 votes in ward polls show that Zambians see a future in Citizens First, UKA – Kalaba
CITIZEN First leader Harry Kalaba says the recent by-election results in Iyaya and Dilika Wards are a testament to the fact that his party, under the umbrella of UKA, has made significant strides in winning the hearts of Zambians. UPND recently won the Dilika ward by-election in Chipata District with 1,543 votes, followed by an…...
Hamududu endorses HH for 2026, as his veep resigns
PARTY for National Unity and Progress (PNUP) vice-president Kasote Singogo has resigned from both his position and the party, a day after his president Highvie Hamududu endorsed President Hakainde Hichilema for 2026. Speaking on the sidelines of the Chabuka Ne Sandula traditional ceremony in Mansa District, Sunday, Hamududu announced that he had joined the UPND…...
National power blackout unacceptable – Lungu
FORMER president Edgar Lungu says the national power blackout experienced on Sunday night is a clear manifestation of how Zesco has been driven into complete ruin by the “New Doom” government. In a statement, Monday, Lungu said the once-vibrant national power utility was now a shell of itself, as top managers and various competent officers…...
CCPC warns traders against offering ‘bad’ Black Friday deals
THE Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (CCPC) has urged traders and service providers to ensure fair trading practices while offering Black Friday deals. In a statement, Monday, CCPC Senior Public Relations Officer Florence Zaza cautioned traders engaging in deceptive practices that those found culpable would face legal action. “The Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (CCPC)…...
Mwiimbu must deal with those who misled him on Jay Jay ‘capture’ – Kampyongo
SHIWANGANDU PF member of parliament Stephen Kampyongo says Minister of Home Affairs and Internal Security Jack Mwiimbu should deal with those who misled him on the alleged arrest of Emmanuel Jay Banda. At a media briefing, Friday, Kampyongo described what was happening at the Ministry of Home Affairs as organised confusion. “We heard some…...
Scandals are everywhere, it’s not just MoH – Muchima
HEALTH Minister Elijah Muchima says the tender scandal involving his Permanent Secretary for Administration, Prof Christopher Simoonga, consists of allegations that must be proven, as everyone is innocent until proven guilty. And Muchima says his ministry is not the only one with scandals, noting that scandals are everywhere including in the army and the police…...
ZAMMSA explains ambulance delivery delay: “Suppliers requested a contract extension”
ZAMMSA says it acknowledges the delay in the delivery of 156 ambulances ordered from Ace Pharmaceuticals and Aqueous Investments, with only 11 delivered so far. The agency says all the156 ambulances were to be delivered by December 31, 2024, but due to unforeseen supplier issues, the suppliers have requested a contract extension, resulting in the…...
Constitution amendment will proceed despite debate against it – HH
PRESIDENT Hakainde Hichilema says government will proceed to amend non-contentious clauses of the Constitution despite some people disapproving such a process. And President Hichilema has advised couples that can’t peacefully live together to separate instead of killing each other. Meanwhile, newly elected NGOCC board chairperson Beauty Katebe says since UPND assumed office in 2021, Gender…...
Kelvin Sampa denies theft charges
FORMER Kasama PF MP Kelvin Sampa has appeared before the Lusaka Magistrates’ Court and denied four counts of illegal possession of forged bank notes, theft by agent and possession of paper or implements for forgery. Sampa, 52, of Ibex Hill in Lusaka, pleaded not guilty before Magistrate Ireen Wishimanga yesterday. In the first count, it…...
