Democracy is about ensuring people’s concerns are met – US Envoy
US Ambassador to Zambia Michael Gonzales says democracy is not only about preparing for the next elections, but it is about creating democratic, accountable institutions which serve the people. And Ambassador Gonzales says democracy is also about being responsive to the people by ensuring that their concerns and needs are met. Speaking at his residence…...
PF will come back like Trump, says Lusambo as he gets 2 years
THE Luanshya Magistrates’ Court yesterday sentenced former Kabushi PF member of parliament Bowman Lusambo to two years imprisonment with hard labour. This follows a bench warrant issued against Lusambo by the Luanshya Magistrate Magistrate Penistone Chiluba after he was convicted for unlawful wounding in his absentia. And Lusambo says PF will come back to power…...
We can learn from US election, here we’d have said “nabwelelapo pamupando” – Lungu
FORMER president Edgar Lungu has congratulated Donald Trump on winning the US presidential election, saying that if it were here, people could have said in Bemba, “nabwelelapo pamupando”. Lungu says the rest of the world must take a leaf from the United States that in a democracy, candidates must be allowed to run their race…...
UNZA staff to settle dispute with govt over dues through strike ballot
UNIVERSITY of Zambia staff have resolved to conduct a strike ballot to settle their dispute with government over its failure to fully settle their dues. University of Zambia Professional Staff Union (UNZAPROSU) president Likezo Pumulo says the unions have informed the Labour Commissioner to conduct a ballot so that they can settle the dispute through…...
ZRA to deduct 15% advance tax on exports worth over $2,000 without tax clearance certificate
GOVERNMENT says starting next year, anyone importing goods worth over US$2,000 will be required to prove that they are tax compliant, or the Zambia Revenue Authority will deduct 15 per cent in Advance Tax. And Finance and National Planning Minister Situmbeko Musokotwane says it’s not okay for one to just suggest that the economy is…...
HH doesn’t want to fall into Lungu’s trap of being lied to – Hamasaka
STATE House Chief Communications Specialist Clayson Hamasaka says President Hakainde Hichilema has been engaging directly with citizens because he doesn’t want to fall into the same trap of being lied to as Edgar Lungu was. On Saturday, President Hichilema said he was attending ceremonies to hear people’s problems directly because people in Lusaka lie to…...
Police assaulted me, I lost a tooth, Mwamba tells court
PF faction Chairperson for Information and Publicity Emmanuel Mwamba has told the Lusaka Magistrates’ Court that contrary to the allegations against him before court, he was brutalised and assaulted by police officers on June 14, 2023. Mwamba has told the court that he sustained a broken tooth, swollen right thumb, bruises and a painful neck…...
I’ll de-campaign PF 24/7 – Nevers
MMD leader Nevers Mumba says he is ready to be on the road 24/7 in order to tell Zambians not to fall into the trap of voting for the Patriotic Front in 2026. And Mumba says just like late president Levy Mwanawasa, President Hakainde Hichilema will only be appreciated after leaving office for rebuilding Zambia’s…...
Mangoes reduce cost of living by K69.16
THE Jesuit Centre for Theological Reflection (JCTR) says it has recorded a K69.16 reduction in the cost of living in Lusaka for October, bringing it to K10,408.84. In a statement, Wednesday, JCTR’s Social & Economic Development Programme Officer Lukwesa Musonda attributed this reduction to a decrease in the prices of fruits such as bananas, mangoes,…...
Stardy’s remarks just a tip of the hate within PF family – Chama
FORMER PF national chairman Davies Chama says Stardy Mwale’s cruel remarks against Chishimba Kambwili are just a tip of the hate within the former ruling party. On Sunday, Mwale, who is former Ministry of Defence permanent secretary, charged that most of the problems which PF politicians such as himself are going through are because of…...
