Govt should institute investigations into payroll management – CSAWUZ
THE Civil Servants and Allied Workers Union of Zambia (CSAWUZ) has called on government to urgently investigate irregularities in the management of the national payroll system, following reports of unauthorised deductions from civil servants’ salaries. This comes after Acting Finance Minister Chipoka Mulenga confirmed on Wednesday that some civil servants were experiencing deductions for loans…...
BETUZ denies meeting Socialist Party
THE Basic Education Teachers Union of Zambia (BETUZ) has refuted claims that it had a meeting with the Socialist Party. During the 11th Quadrennial Conference of the Civil Servants and Allied Workers Union of Zambia (CSAWUZ) in Livingstone, Friday, President Hakainde Hichilema said he was aware that BETUZ had met with the Socialist Party. “…Today…...
UPND restrains itself from retaliating against PF – Mwaliteta
UPND Lusaka Province Chairman Obvious Mwaliteta says the ruling party has deliberately restrained itself from retaliating against the Patriotic Front (PF) in order to safeguard national peace and unity. His remarks follow comments made by PF faction Secretary General Raphael Nakacinda, who recently likened Vice-President Mutale Nalumango to an ordinary cadre after she advised PF…...
Chipolopolo regroup ahead of 2025 CHAN Tournament
THE local assemblage of Zambia’s national football team stars has regrouped in Lusaka as preparations intensify for the much-anticipated 2025 TotalEnergies African Nations Championship (CHAN), set to be co-hosted by Kenya, Tanzania, and Uganda. The team began its local camp yesterday and is scheduled to hold its first training session today, marking the official start…...
Govt projects to spend K208.3bn on debt repayment in 3 years
GOVERNMENT has proposed to spend K71.9 billion on debt service payments in 2026, K66.4 billion in 2027 and K70 billion in 2028. This allocation includes interest payments for both domestic and external debt, as well as principal repayments. According to the 2026-2028 Medium Term Budget Plan Green Paper, released by the Ministry of Finance and…...
I started taking BP pills due to Mopani, KCM negotiations – Kabuswe
MOPANI and Konkola Copper Mines (KCM) negotiations were not easy, I started taking BP pills because of those negotiations, says Minister of Mines and Minerals Development Paul Kabuswe. Kabuswe has applauded Mopani Copper Mines for their transformative contributions to the city of Kitwe. Meanwhile, Mopani Copper Mines PLC Chief Executive Officer Engineer Charles Sakanya revealed…...
Mukuni deserves to be paramount chief – wife
IT is not because of the relationship that exists between Chief Mukuni and the current government, it is on merit that he should be enthroned Paramount Chief, says Chief Mukuni’s wife, Veronica. In an interview, the chief’s wife, traditionally referred to as Ina’nkwazi, said historical records clearly indicate that Chief Mukuni of Kazungula and parts…...
Deferment of NGO Bill welcome, but we would have preferred its withdrawal – NGOCC
NGOCC Executive Director Anne Anamela has welcomed the deferment of the Non-Governmental Organisation Bill, stating that this will allow for further discussions around some of the concerns raised earlier. Speaking in the National Assembly, Thursday, Acting Minister of Community Development and Social Services Jack Mwiimbu requested that the Bill be deferred to a later date…...
Dear Coach Nora; if the girls lack talent, prove your worth; train and recruit
COPPER Queens coach Nora Häuptle is absolutely right to be concerned about the lack of depth in Zambia’s national women’s football team. While we have standout stars like Barbra Banda and Racheal Kundananji, there’s little else to show in midfield and defence. This is something that anyone who is following the team honestly will agree…...
How ZAMMSA, Pharmacy society, Ministry of Commerce plotted the K685m “exaggerated” drug supply
A FORENSIC audit into alleged drug pilferage has revealed that ZAMMSA’s K685 million medical supply mop-up exercise was initiated by the Ministry of Commerce and influenced by a Pharmaceutical Society meeting that aimed to exaggerate the procurement of medicines. PwC conducted a forensic audit into alleged drug pilferage, specifically concerning drugs procured using funds from…...