Govt collects K89bn revenue against K91bn target in 2025
GOVERNMENT has disclosed that it collected revenue and grants amounting to K89 billion between January and June 2025, compared to a target of K91.8 billion. This outturn comprised tax revenue of K70.3 billion, non-tax revenue of K17.7 billion, and grants amounting to K1.1 billion. This is against a target of K3.8 billion in grants, resulting…...
CSPR backs removal of Withholding VAT, notes flaws in Smart Invoice
THE Civil Society for Poverty Reduction (CSPR) has advised Zambia Revenue Authority (ZRA) to completely decommission the Withholding Value Added Tax (WVAT) mechanism as opposed to suspending it. On Saturday, ZRA announced that it would suspend the Withholding Value Added Tax mechanism effective August 1, 2025, due to the successful rollout of the Smart Invoice…...
ZAMMSA receives 100,000 vials of Malaria drugs
ZAMMSA has announced that it has received 100,000 vials of WHO-prequalified Artesunate 60mg, which will help in the treatment of severe malaria. In a statement, Monday, ZAMMSA Senior Manager for Corporate Communications Bradley Chingobe said the shipment formed part of a K31 million procurement contract, aimed at strengthening the availability of essential antimalarial commodities across…...
Kabuswe should resign if he has to take pills to run his Ministry – Mukanga
FORMER mines, energy and water development minister Yamfwa Mukanga says if the current Mines and Minerals Development Minister requires medication to endure the demands of his office, he should consider resigning and allow someone else to take over. Speaking at a Mopani Copper Mines Stakeholder Engagement Meeting on Friday, Kabuswe said the Mopani and KCM…...
Pemba man stabs wife to death over suspected infidelity
A MAN in Pemba has been arrested after allegedly stabbing his wife to death on suspicion of infidelity and then attempting to take his own life. Southern Province Police Deputy Commanding Officer Moono Namalongo named the deceased as Lovely Malambo, 37, a student teacher. He said the incident was reported to Pemba Police Station on…...
Removal of withholding VAT long overdue, but Smart Invoice still has teething problems
THE Civil Society for Poverty Reduction (CSPR) has offered a timely and well-reasoned intervention on Zambia’s ongoing tax reform efforts, specifically the Zambia Revenue Authority’s (ZRA) decision to suspend the Withholding Value Added Tax (WVAT) mechanism in favour of the Smart Invoicing System. In every respect, CSPR’s critique is on point. Not only is the…...
It’s AI, claims Chabinga as leaked audio implicates him, govt in conspiracy over Lungu burial
PF faction acting president Robert Chabinga says the recording which went viral yesterday suggesting his involvement in a government conspiracy in the Lungu burial saga is actually a product of Artificial Intelligence. Chabinga claims the voice in the audio is not his, and warned that generating such material was a crime. But netizens have argued…...
I can’t steal K575,000 from my own company, that’s an insult – Ng’andu
POLICE yesterday arrested former Engineering Institute of Zambia president Abel Ng’andu, who is also the managing director of Ng’andu Consulting Limited, for allegedly stealing company funds amounting to K575,000. However, Ng’andu has denied these allegations, stating that he can’t steal that money from his own company, which owes him millions of Kwacha. He adds that…...
We condemn all forms of drug theft – Pharmaceutical societyÂ
THE Pharmaceutical Society of Zambia (PSZ) says it strongly condemns all forms of theft and misappropriation of medicines and medical supplies, regardless of who is involved. And ActionAid Zambia Country Director Faides Tembatemba says citizens want to ensure that government’s promises regarding the fight against corruption are translated into action, leading to offenders being brought…...
ZAMMSA Audit reveals drug distribution irregularities, lack of inspection
A FORENSIC audit into the alleged theft of drugs supplied by USAID and other cooperating partners has revealed that medical supplies worth $5.2 million, that were reportedly delivered directly to facilities, had no record captured in the ZAMMSA Warehouse Management System (WMS). The forensic report says while this does not translate to actual loss, as…...