Mutti orders Tayali to explain why bus fares haven’t reduced
SPEAKER of the National Assembly Nelly Mutti has directed Transport and Logistics Minister Frank Tayali to issue a ministerial statement explaining why bus operators have not considered reducing fares despite a continued drop in fuel prices. During the matters of urgent public importance in the National Assembly, Tuesday, Nyimba Independent MP Menyani Zulu questioned whether…...
Activist challenges ConCourt’s judgement on Constitution amendment process
GOVERNANCE Activist Isaac Mwanza has petitioned the Constitutional Court, challenging its judgement in the Munir Zulu and Celestine Mukandila case, in which it was declared that Constitutional amendment without wide consultations is unconstitutional. Mwanza alleges that the court contravened the Constitution by determining that every constitutional amendment requires consultation before the process is initiated. Mwanza, […]
Only offenders will be prosecuted – Mwiimbu
HOME Affairs and Internal Security Minister Jack Mwiimbu says comments by some PF members that they will be prosecuted after former president Edgar Lungu’s funeral are highly malicious, stating that only individuals who have committed offences will be answerable to the law. Last week, former PF secretary general Davies Mwila said PF officials are aware…...
UPND keeps presenting Supplementary Budgets due to careless spending – PF
PF faction deputy secretary general Brenda Nyirenda says the UPND government keeps presenting supplementary budgets because of careless expenditure. On Friday, Finance Minister Dr Situmbeko Musokotwane said the supplementary budget of K33.6 billion had been necessitated by the huge debt left by the Patriotic Front government. In an interview, Nyirenda argued that Dr Musokotwane’s justification…...
Court sets Sept 9 for Nakacinda’s appeal judgement in HH defamation case
THE Lusaka High Court has set September 9 as the date for judgement in the matter where PF faction Secretary General Raphael Nakacinda has appealed against an 18-month sentence. On May 17, last year, Lusaka Magistrate Ireen Wishimanga convicted and sentenced Nakacinda for the offence of defamation of the President. It was alleged that Nakacinda,…...
It’s difficult to reduce fares due to illegal operators – Bus drivers
BUS and Taxi Drivers Association of Zambia (BTOAZ) National Secretary Sydney Mbewe says it’s difficult for bus operators to reduce bus fares because government has not protected the sector from illegal operators. And Mbewe says the achievements in the reduction of fuel pump prices will be negated if government doesn’t address the issue of illegal…...
Kalu bounces back to Zambian football
ZAMBIAN Icon and former FAZ president Kalusha Bwalya has bounced back to Zambian Football as he and another legend Kenneth ‘bubble’ Malitoli have been appointed in the National Team Technical Sub Committee. In a statement issued by FAZ Communications Manager Sydney Mungala, former FAZ technical director Honour Janza and former Chipolopolo coach Patrick Phiri will…...
Chisamba solar project was started by PF – Mukanga
FORMER energy minister Yamfwa Mukanga says the 100 MW Chisamba Solar Plant commissioned by President Hakainde Hichilema was actually started by the PF government but couldn’t be completed due to financial challenges. And Mukanga says he will only thank President Hichilema if fuel pump prices start costing around K10. On Monday, while commissioning the 100…...
Consultant’s report to determine final compensation for Kafue river pollution victims – Govt
FISHERIES and Livestock Minister Peter Kapala says government has directed Sino Metals to engage a consultant to conduct evaluations on the pollution of the Kafue River. He says the consultant’s report will be crucial in determining the final compensation for the victims. Kapala has further confirmed that government has suspended all forms of fishing activities…...
It’s too early to determine Chisamba solar plant’s impact on load shedding – Zesco
ZESCO says it’s too early to determine the impact of the recently commissioned Chisamba Solar Power Plant on load shedding, but the country can expect to see an improvement soon. Speaking on Crown TV’s breakfast show, Tuesday, Zesco Corporate Affairs Manager Rose Sibisi said the Chisamba Solar Power Plant would be able to feed power…...