KBF urges Zambians to demand patriotism from presidential hopefuls
ZAMBIA Must Prosper leader Kelvin Fube Bwalya (KBF) has urged Zambians to scrutinise the growing number of presidential aspirants and demand genuine patriotism and consistency from those seeking the country’s highest office. Speaking in an interview, Thursday, about his party’s preparedness for the 2026 general elections, Bwalya said Zambia Must Prosper was ready and unfazed…...
Leaders must not be hypocritical when dealing with cadreism – Kampyongo
SHIWANG’ANDU PF MP Stephen Kampyongo says leaders must not be hypocritical when dealing with cadreism. On Wednesday, Information and Media Minister Cornelius Mweetwa said the PF should take responsibility for the violent incidents happening within the party, citing the recent withdrawal of acting faction president Given Lubinda from a radio programme and the disruption of…...
Tonse Alliance internal talks expected to conclude by Saturday – Chisanga
LUKASHYA PF MP George Chisanga says the ongoing internal engagements aimed at resolving alliance challenges are expected to conclude by Saturday, after which alliance Vice-Chairperson Danny Pule will issue a collective statement to the public. Meanwhile, Chama North PF MP Yotam Mtayachalo says the party is well-equipped to handle current internal issues having spent decades…...
ECZ locates missing vehicle transporting voter education materials
THE Electoral Commission of Zambia has disclosed that one of its vehicles which was carrying voter education materials destined for Livingstone had gone missing between Lusaka and Monze. In a statement, Thursday, ECZ Chief Electoral Officer Brown Kasaro said the vehicle, which was expected to arrive on October 11, did not arrive on schedule, which…...
Accepting debt crisis helped drive economic growth – Musokotwane
FINANCE and National Planning Minister Dr Situmbeko Musokotwane says one of the positive fundamentals driving the country’s low inflation and economic expansion was the government’s acceptance of the debt crisis and not pretending that it did not exist. Dr Musokotwane says government’s next priority is shifting from resolving the debt crisis to implementing measures that…...
There are no working hours, every hour is a working hour – HH
PRESIDENT Hakainde Hichilema says there is no such thing as working hours, as every hour is a working hour. And President Hichilema ordered the immediate clearance of land issues surrounding the United Capital Fertilizer (UCF) Industrial Park Site by 17:00 hours yesterday. Meanwhile, Chinese Ambassador to Zambia Han Jing says with Zambia’s favourable investment environment,…...
Opposition laughing at our members for not benefiting from CDF – UPND
UPND Deputy Secretary General Getrude Imenda has lamented that some government officials are sidelining ruling party members in the selection of beneficiaries under the Constituency Development Fund (CDF), saying this discrimination has left UPND supporters frustrated and mocked by the opposition. Her remarks follow a call by party National Chairman Collins Maoma, who urged District…...
Southern Province can become number one contributor to GDP – Sikumba
TOURISM Minister Rodney Sikumba says Southern Province has the potential to become the number one contributor to the country’s GDP. And Sikumba says human life takes priority over wildlife because it is humans who will stand in line to vote for him and President Hakainde Hichilema. Speaking on Diamond TV, Wednesday, Sikumba said government had…...
If I fail to get 1m supporters, I’ll know Zambians don’t believe in me – Sangwa
MOVEMENT for National Renewal leader John Sangwa says nations are built by the best brains and experience coming together, not by thuggery, arrogance, or intimidation. And Sangwa says if his track record does not inspire public confidence, then no amount of words can convince people otherwise. Speaking on Prime TV’s One-on-One programme, Wednesday, Sangwa said…...
Drizit Zambia demands US$3.48m from Sino-Metals
DRIZIT Zambia Limited has demanded payment of US$3,487,200 from Sino-Metals Leach Zambia Limited, being amounts allegedly due under a contract for environmental assessment services. At the same time, the Zambia Environmental Management Agency (ZEMA) says it is unable to file its defence in a related lawsuit because it currently has no board. Recently, Drizit Zambia…...