Part 1: No amount of TV levy can make ZNBC a balanced channel
THIS past week, we have been engaged in a debate with the Zambia National Broadcasting Corporation (ZNBC), challenging them to find alternative means for their survival rather than imposing an increase on the TV levy on an already heavily taxed population. ZNBC argues that this is inevitable and claims it’s the only way to make…...
Engage in national issues, Speaker urges Zambians abroad
SPEAKER of the National Assembly Nelly Mutti has challenged Zambians living abroad to actively engage in national issues considering their potential impact on the country’s growth and development. According to a statement issued by Zambia High Commission to Australia and New Zealand, First Secretary – Press and Public Relations Charles Mucholo, Sunday, Speaker Mutti observed…...
UPND using the law to fix PF – Mwila
FORMER PF secretary general Davies Mwila has described the conviction of some PF members by the courts of law as a way in which UPND is using the law to fix the PF. On Friday, the Economic and Financial Crimes Court sentenced former Kabushi PF MP Bowman Lusambo to four years imprisonment with hard labour…...
Zambians aren’t dull, they can’t vote for Lungu – Ngoma
PRESIDENT Hakainde Hichilema’s Political Advisor Levy Ngoma says Zambians are not dull enough to vote Edgar Lungu back into office. On Thursday, Lungu said his 2026 victory was certain after he was unveiled as Tonse Alliance presidential candidate. He said it was no longer a secret that UPND had plunged the country into economic turmoil…...
It’s impossible for Zambians to re-elect former president – VJ
VETERAN politician Vernon Johnson Mwaanga says it is impossible for Zambians to re-elect a former president like Americans did because the two countries have different systems. And Mwaanga says it will be very difficult for former president Edgar Lungu to win the next election if he stands because the people will remember what happened during…...
Zingalume man gets life imprisonment for killing one month old baby
LUSAKA High Court Judge Vincent Siloka has convicted and sentenced a 28-year-old man of Lusaka’s Zingalume Compound to life imprisonment for murdering his ex-girlfriend’s a one-month-old nephew. In this matter, David Musonda Malume was facing two counts of murder and unlawful wounding. In count one, Malume was charged with murder Contrary to Section 200 of…...
Kwacha depreciation hasn’t been catastrophic in last 3 years – Musokotwane
MINISTER of Finance Dr Situmbeko Musokotwane says since 2021, the Kwacha has only lost about five units, and this is not catastrophic. In an interview, Dr Musokotwane observed that the Kwacha had been fairly stable for most of 2024. “Well, I think the first comment I want to make is that the UPND government in…...
Political environment still isn’t conducive for women – Nalumango
VICE-President Mutale Nalumango says the political environment is still not conducive for women to participate. Speaking on Prime TV’s The Big Debate programme, Thursday, Vice-President Nalumango observed that some questions which female politicians were asked were too personal and made them feel uncomfortable. “We are still grappling with discrimination, we are still grappling, even in…...
I’m not answerable to PSZ, they shouldn’t involve themselves in ZAMMSA issues – Muchima
HEALTH Minister Elijah Muchima says he is not answerable to the Pharmaceutical Society of Zambia (PSZ) on the removal of ZAMMSA interim director general principal pharmacist Luke Alutuli. In July this year, the ZAMMSA board appointed Ministry of Health Chief Principal Pharmacist Luke Alutuli as Interim Director General, following the suspension of the entity’s then…...
Chabinga “expels” Lungu and others from PF
LEADER of the Opposition Robert Chabinga has “expelled” former president Edgar Lungu, Given Lubinda and Raphael Nakacinda from the party. And Chabinga has appointed Chipangali PF MP Andrew Lubusha as his vice president. Addressing the media, Sunday, Chabinga, who is also acting PF faction president, also expelled Mumbi Phiri, Professor Nkandu Luo. He also said…...
