The Constitution must be interrogated occasionally – Kasune
JUSTICE Minister Princess Kasune says the Constitution is a life document that should be interrogated from time to time. In a recent interview, Kasune said President Hakainde Hichilema should be given credit for raising issues in the Constitution that were likely to bring up uncertainties. “These are the issues we have been talking about. We…...
Enforcing smart invoicing while ignoring flaws, concerns, may lead to revenue loss: Part One
THE Zambia Revenue Authority (ZRA) has announced its decision not to extend the September 30, 2024 deadline for all taxpayers to incorporate the newly introduced Smart Invoicing mechanism. A few members of the public are arguing in favour of ZRA that extending policy implementation deadlines is a bad habit, typical of the work culture in…...
Govt’s response to non-adjustment of PAYE unsatisfactory – JCTR
THE Jesuit Centre for Theological Reflection (JCTR) says government’s justification for not adjusting the Pay As You Earn (PAYE) tax in the 2025 national budget is not satisfactory. The centre says it is important for government to recognise that employed Zambians under PAYE are also struggling. On Sunday, Minister of Finance and National Planning Dr…...
Politicians come with lies when they want votes – Mpezeni
POLITICIANS are very difficult people, they usually come up with lies when they want to assume power but when they get it, they stop seeing chiefs as if they are not knowledgeable, laments Paramount Chief Mpezeni. The supreme leader of the Ngoni people of Eastern Province says he does not support the opposition, insisting that…...
Those who want to return to power must let us work – HH
PRESIDENT Hakainde Hichilema says the UPND government will never get tired of working for the people of Zambia. Speaking during a public rally in Manyama, Kalumbila District, Wednesday, President Hichilema said those that wanted to return to power should just let the UPND work for Zambians. “In three years, we’ve done so much but those…...
GBM’s daughter thanks HH: “We’re making progress”
KASAMA Central PF MP Sibongile Mwamba has thanked President Hakainde Hichilema for the progress he is making in the country. On the other hand, Ikelengi UPND MP Elijah Muchima has assured President Hichilema that he will win the 2026 general elections as there is no challenger. Meanwhile, Chadiza PF MP Jonathan Daka has advised the…...
HH not party to Lungu’s eligibility case, he can’t be biggest beneficiary – AG
ATTORNEY General Mulilo Kabesha has wondered how President Hakainde Hichilema can be the biggest beneficiary of the outcome of Edgar Lungu’s eligibility case when he is not even a party to it. Kabesha has also told the Constitutional Court that Lungu has not adduced any proof to support his claims that the three Judges he…...
Zesco reapplies for tariff increase, with reduction on residential consumers
ZESCO has reapplied to the Energy Regulation Board (ERB) for the approval of an emergency tariff adjustment on its Residential, Commercial and Maximum Demand customer categories for a period of three months. And the ERB says it will make a decision on Zesco’s reapplication for a tariff adjustment by next week. According to Zesco’s reapplication,…...
JCC opposes leave granted to 3 ConCourt judges to challenge suspension
THE Judicial Complaints Commission (JCC) has asked the High Court to discharge the leave for judicial review it granted to three Constitutional Court judges following their suspension by President Hakainde Hichilema. The commission argues that any challenge to the President’s decision, including but not limited to the suspension of the judges, is the preserve of…...
Africa should prioritise digital, financial inclusion to drive economic growth – Musokotwane
FINANCE and National Planning Minister Situmbeko Musokotwane has encouraged African countries to prioritise digital and financial inclusion in order to drive economic growth, empower their people and build resilience. And Science and Technology Minister Felix Mutati has disclosed that the country’s cyber resilience global rating saw an upgrade to 92.6 percent this year due to…...
