Lungu must act on his advice on conflict prevention – UPND
UPND Secretary General Batuke Imenda says former president Edgar Lungu must act on his call to promote dialogue among politicians. Commenting on Lungu’s statement that there would be no conflict if politicians were open to talking to each other, Imenda argued that while the message was good, Lungu was doing the opposite of what he…...
Parties uncomfortable in UKA are free to leave – Sikota
UKA Chairperson Sakwiba Sikota says political parties that feel uncomfortable with what is happening within the alliance are free to leave. Sikota says if there are individuals who want to separate former president Edgar Lungu from the Patriotic Front, they must be reported to the alliance and they will be dealt with accordingly. Speaking when…...
Howard Kunda’s party gears up for 2026
ZAMBIA Wake Up Party (ZAWAPA) leader Howard Kunda says his party will present itself for national leadership in 2026 in order to address issues the UPND government has failed to resolve. Addressing the media, Tuesday, Kunda said the UPND government should be serious about the fight against corruption, arguing that it was neglecting current corruption…...
We’ve received treasury authority to recruit 4,029 health workers – MOH
MINISTRY of Health Permanent Secretary for Administration Christopher Simoonga says the ministry has received treasury approval to recruit 4,029 health workers, with 1,322 of those positions allocated for promoting current staff. In an interview, Monday, Prof Simoonga said the Secretary to the Treasury had written to the Public Service Management Division (PSMD), authorising the ministry…...
Lack of ACC board creating a chance for the corrupt to manipulate system – Kalungu
FORMER Transparency International Zambia (TIZ) chapter president Sampa Kalungu has called on President Hakainde Hichilema to expedite the process of appointing a new ACC board. In an interview, Tuesday, Kalungu said the delay in appointing a board was harming the institution and it raised suspicions about government’s commitment to fighting corruption. “For you as an…...
We’re concerned about UPND’s growing signs of intolerance – TIZ
TRANSPARENCY International Zambia (TI-Z) Chapter president Priscilla Chansa has expressed concern over the growing signs of intolerance to divergent views and constructive criticism from the UPND leadership. And Chansa says having only one case ending in conviction out of 102 cases disseminated by the Financial Intelligence Centre brings into question the centre’s effectiveness and the…...
Forfeiture of K58m in gold from Chinese couple elates DPP
DPP Gilbert Phiri says the forfeiture to the state of gold worth K58 million and $200,000 in cash belonging to two Chinese nationals is a significant step in Zambia’s commitment to addressing financial crimes. On Monday, the Lusaka Magistrates’ Court convicted and sentenced a Chinese couple to a fine of K100,000 each for conveying stolen…...
There are feasibility appraisals being done on Zambeef’s Chiawa Farm – Govt
THE truth is there are feasibility appraisals being done on Zambeef’s Chiawa Farm, says Agriculture Minister Mtolo Phiri. Last month, government disclosed that it had purchased Zambeef’s Chiawa Estate Farm in Kafue District at $13.5 million and handed it over to the Zambia National Service (ZNS) and Zambia Correctional Service (ZCS) for its management. ZANIS […]
Alternative power sources too expensive for most Zambians – ZACA
ZAMBIA Consumer Association (ZACA) Executive Secretary Juba Sakala says it is difficult for most citizens to use alternative sources of energy due to financial constraints. Last week, President Hakainde Hichilema said load shedding was an opportunity and that instead of crying, mourning and groaning, people should use it as a wakeup call to diversify the…...
Banks review their tariffs annually, explains BAZ
THE Bankers Association of Zambia (BAZ) has clarified that the tariff adjustments which some banks plan on effecting are made on an annual basis. FNB Zambia has been notifying its customers via text message that the bank plans to effect some tariff adjustments. “Please be advised that our bank tariffs will be adjusted effective 9…...
