You have a rare gift of bringing dead things to life, Mumena tells HH

CHIEF Mumena of the Kaonde speaking people of North-Western Province says he has been asking God where He had kept President Hakainde Hichilema all these years, as he has a rare gift of bringing dead things back to life. And President Hichilema has thanked the people of Mufumbwe for believing in his government. Meanwhile, Mines…...
Parley gives Jay Jay 7-day ultimatum resurface or lose Petauke seat

THE National Assembly has given Petauke Independent MP Emmanuel Jay Jay Banda a seven-day ultimatum to attend parliamentary sittings or lose his seat. This was after Speaker of the National Assembly Nelly Mutti subjected the recommendations of the Committee on Privileges and Absences on Banda’s continued absence from the August House to a vote. Banda…...
UPND picks Nason Musonda for Kawambwa

UPND Chairperson for Elections Gary Nkombo has announced that the party has adopted Nason Musonda to contest the Kawambwa by-elections, slated for December 20. Last week, the Electoral Commission of Zambia set December 20, 2024, for the National Assembly by-election in Kawambwa constituency following the conviction of the incumbent PF member of parliament, Nickson Chilangwa…....
We have a lot of expectations from you, Musokotwane tells new ZamStats board

FINANCE Minister Dr Situmbeko Musokotwane says the new Zambia Statistics Agency Board (ZamStats) has been carefully selected to provide leadership at the agency. On Monday, Dr Musokotwane announced the appointment of a new Board of Directors for ZamStats, to be headed by Oliver Chinganya as Chairperson. Speaking when he held an inaugural meeting for the…...
UKA doesn’t exist, anyone can claim that name – Akafumba

HOME Affairs and Internal Security Permanent Secretary in charge of Administration Joseph Akafumba says Sakwiba Sikota’s claims that the United Kwacha Alliance (UKA) registration process is still pending because he has failed to write a recommendation letter are not factual. And Akafumba says anyone can claim the name “UKA” because Sikota’s name reservation application expired…...
6.2% projected economic growth for 2025 questionable – Sensio

FORMER Kasenengwa PF MP Sensio Banda says government’s projected economic growth for 2025 of 6.2 percent is questionable, given the existing economic challenges. He says time will tell if the projected economic performance will come to fruition or if more challenges await Zambia’s economy. Last Friday, Finance Minister Dr Situmbeko Musokotwane projected that the country’s…...
UPND’s economic reforms leading to significant growth in mining sector – Waldock

ACTING British High Commissioner to Zambia Sam Waldock says UPND’s economic reforms have sparked significant growth in the mining sector. Speaking during the official reopening of Euro Africa Kalengwa Mine, Monday, Waldock observed that the mining sector was witnessing significant growth. “This marks an exciting milestone in Zambia’s mining journey and a clear demonstration of…...
Properties in my name were paid for by my father, Hibeene Mwiinga’s son tells court

FORMER president Edgar Lungu’s economic advisor Hibeene Mwiinga’s son, Hakaantu, has told the Economic and Financial Crimes Court that the properties he is alleged to own were paid for by his father. Hakaantu, 35, a Security Officer at Zesco, has also told the court that from 2018 to 2021, he received salaries and allowances in…...
ACK proprietor back in court over theft of Mukula worth K1.8m

ACK proprietor Ackson Tembo has appeared before the Lusaka Magistrates’ Court and denied stealing six containers of Mukula valued at K1.8 million and money amounting to US$62,000. In this matter, Tembo, 42, a businessman, is facing three counts of theft by agent Contrary to Section 280(b) of the Penal Code Chapter 87 of the Laws…...
ACC, CIG sign MoU to strengthen corruption fight

THE Anti-Corruption Commission and the Chandler Institute of Governance have signed a memorandum of understanding aimed at scaling up the fight against corruption and promoting good governance. During the signing ceremony, Monday, ACC Acting Director General Monica Mwansa said the Commission would benefit from the expertise and resources provided by the Chandler Institute. “Today’s MOU…...