UPND abandons Kelvin Sampa; we won’t protect members involved in crimes
IF you get yourself involved in criminality thinking you’ll be protected by the UPND because it’s the ruling party, you’re cheating yourself, says UPND National Chairperson Collins Maoma. Commenting on the police detention of UPND member Kelvin Sampa and two others for obtaining US$80,000 by false pretences, Maoma said anyone who engaged in criminal activities…...
We’ve attracted $12bn in investments in mining sector – Kabuswe
MINES and Minerals Development Minister Paul Kabuswe says the upcoming Mining Insaka will serve as a timely reminder to locals and the world of Zambia’s mineral wealth. Kabuswe has also disclosed that the country has attracted $12 billion in investments in the mining sector since the UPND took over government. Addressing the media, Saturday, Kabuswe…...
Pangolin lands 3 Lsk men in jail for 5 years
THE Lusaka Magistrates’ Court has convicted and sentenced three men to five years imprisonment with hard labour for being in possession of a pangolin. Isaac Nkhata, 44, of Kamwala South; Patrick Mwambi, 42, of Kamanga; and Jairos Zulu, 64, a farmer of Mungule area, were facing one count of illegal possession of protected trophy, contrary…...
We want to on-board 1,400 health facilities on SmartCare Pro before year end – Smart Zambia
SMART Zambia National Coordinator Percy Chinyama says his institution wants to ensure that 1,400 health facilities in Zambia have the SmartCare Pro facility before the end of this year. Speaking on the sidelines of the just ended Digital Government African Summit, Chinyama said Zambia had positioned itself to champion e-governance in Africa “The success of…...
Zambia, BADEA sign $50m deal for Kalabo-Sikongo-Angola road project
GOVERNMENT and the Arab Bank for Economic Development in Africa (BADEA) have signed a US$50 million cooperation agreement for the construction of the Kalabo-Sikongo-Angola Road Project in Western Province. Finance and National Planning Minister Dr Situmbeko Musokotwane says the project will lead to economic growth, thereby raising the standard of living for people near the…...
Church must find initiatives to reconcile HH, Lungu – Catholic Bishop
CATHOLIC Priest Right Reverend Bishop Patrick Chisanga has urged the church to find initiatives to reconcile President Hakainde Hichilema and his predecessor Edgar Lungu. Bishop Chisanga says reconciliation does not mean accepting whatever someone says but rather, respecting their opinion. Speaking during the annual feast day of Saint Francis of Assisi in Mansa, Sunday, Bishop…...
There’s a deficit of 100,000 teachers despite recruiting over 37,000 in 2 yrs – Govt
MINISTER of Education Douglas Syakalima says there is still a deficit of about 100,000 teachers to meet the teacher-pupil ratio demand, with 80,000 trained teachers still awaiting employment. Syakalima also says government will continue engaging with unions to improve conditions of service and dismantle debts owed to both retirees and working teachers. Speaking during the…...
VJ is wrong, SP is an alternative to UPND – Kaunda
SOCIALIST Party (SP) National Youth Chairperson Kelvin Kaunda has wondered what lens veteran politician Vernon Mwaanga used to conclude that there was no alternative party that could take over from the UPND in 2026. Kaunda says the Socialist Party is the fastest growing opposition political party in the country and has demonstrated through by-elections that…...
Nakonde airport construction to start this year – HH
PRESIDENT Hakainde Hichilema has disclosed that money has been allocated for the construction of an airport in Nakonde District, Muchinga Province, with the project set to commence this year. The Head of State has also thanked the people of Muchinga Province for producing more maize this year and has since assured that all farmers that…...
Taskforce probing drugs offloaded at unauthorised destination – ZAMMSA
THE Zambia Medicines and Medical Supplies Agency says the Anti-Drug Theft Taskforce is investigating an incident in which a ZAMMSA truck offloaded medical kits at an unauthorised destination last month. On Friday, Health Minister Dr Elijah Muchima revealed that on September 17, 2024, a ZAMMSA truck containing medication destined for Kanyama was seen offloading kits…...
