ZRA urges suppliers of energy products to share tax incentives with consumers
THE Zambia Revenue Authority (ZRA) is calling upon suppliers of alternative energy products such as solar equipment to pass on the benefits derived from tax incentives to end users by charging reasonable and affordable prices. ZRA Corporate Communications Manager Oliver Nzala says the public has expressed concern that while the suppliers of solar energy equipment…...
Lack of proactive action on sinking fund contributed to Zambia’s debt default – Report
TRANSPARENCY International Zambia (TI-Z) says the lack of proactive action in allocating resources to Zambia’s sinking fund amidst increased external debt contributed to Zambia’s debt default in 2020. TI-Z’s analysis of the Special Audit Report of the Auditor General on External Debt has revealed that government did not take the need to allocate resources to…...
There’s nothing immunising presidential elections from the uncertainty of Article 52 – Kaaba
CONSTITUTIONAL Lawyer O’Brien Kaaba says although the cancellation of elections has not happened before at presidential level, there is nothing immunising presidential elections from the potential uncertainty of article 52. Dr Kaaba says the interpretation of article 52 by the Constitutional Court indicates that the Electoral Commission of Zambia (ECZ) must cancel an election whether…...
Muzala receives hero’s welcome
SCORES of fans yesterday flocked the Kenneth Kaunda International Airport to welcome 2024 Paris Olympics Bronze medallist Muzala Samukonga and other athletes who represented Zambia at the Games in France. Samukonga returned home to a jubilant reception which was followed by a grand parade organised by the Ministry of Sports, Youth and Arts. Samukonga became…...
The angry voice of hapless victims of the Chingola pollution
THIS week, a Chingola resident who has been following our investigations around the illegal mining activities on the Copperbelt expressed anger at how the government authorities are downplaying the confusion and pollution being caused by copper traders, particularly in Chingola. The reader finds it odd that the government people are condemning our newspaper for exposing…...
Nkwazi ready for Zesco United – Chiyangi
HIGH Flying Nkwazi FC coach Aggrey Chiyangi says the police sponsored outfit is ready to face Zesco United in today’s MTN Super League clash at Levy Mwanawasa Stadium in Ndola. Nkwazi, who are 12th on the Super League table with four points take on the league leaders who are determined to extend their lead at…...
Load shedding causing stress, people are angry most of the time – Dr Dalal
MENTAL Health Specialist Dr Naeem Dalal says load-shedding is causing acute stress disorder among citizens as they are constantly overwhelmed and irritable most of the time. Zesco announced that as of September 1, 2024, it would supply power to residential customers for only three hours per day on a rotational basis. However, the utility company…...
Our autonomy isn’t dependent on appointment of a board – ACC
THE Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) says it has not been compromised due to the absence of a board. Several stakeholders, among them former Transparency International Zambia chapter president Sampa Kalungu and Kanchibiya PF MP Sunday Chanda recently urged President Hakainde Hichilema to expedite the appointment of a new ACC board, saying there’s currently a governance gap…...
Govt recruits additional 329 cholera volunteers
THE Civil Service Commission has announced the recruitment of an additional 329 cholera volunteers, bringing the total number of those employed in the civil service to 1,250. The commission says the names of the successful candidates will be published today. Announcing the development in Lusaka, Tuesday, Civil Service Commission Chairperson Dr Choolwe Beyani said of…...
Anti-Terrorism Centre raids Commission for Refugees
THE Anti-Terrorism Centre on Monday raided the Commission for Refugees Office under the Ministry of Home Affairs where they ground operations to a halt in order to carry out a search at the premises. And sources have revealed that some senior officials in the Commission for Refugees Office are being investigated for facilitating illegal entry…...
