FIC should stop operating in the shadows given the complex criminal activities – TIZ
TRANSPARENCY International Zambia has urged government to capacitate the Financial Intelligence Centre so that the institution can better sensitise the public about its operations. And TIZ says the FIC should not continue operating in the shadows given the complex criminal activities relating to illicit financial flows. Last Friday, Ministry of Information and Media Permanent Secretary…...
Muchima wishes HH long life, so he can open more hospitals
I DON’T know what we can do to keep you alive for many years So that you can deliver, Health Minister Elijah Muchima told President Hakainde Hichilema yesterday. And President Hichilema says the commissioning of Chamboli Level one hospital is a clear manifestation of government’s decentralisation policy with regards to serving people effectively. Speaking at…...
I didn’t say I’m ready to serve as Minister, Wynter clarifies
ECONOMIC Front leader Wynter Kabimba says it’s wrong for people to assume that he’s looking for a job whenever he agrees with some of the things the UPND government is doing. In an interview, Wednesday, Kabimba said he noticed how his recent statement about being ready to work as a minister or permanent secretary was…...
Antonio’s desire to form own party isn’t indiscipline – Banda
FORMER Socialist Party National Mobilisation Chairman Wilson Banda is wondering how Antonio Mwanza’s purported desire to form his own political party constitutes indiscipline within the party. Recently, Socialist Party leader Fred M’membe said the party would not go anywhere if it continued tolerating the indiscipline that was creeping in, stressing that expulsions were necessary. He…...
People celebrating criminality by applauding Vedanta’s return – Musukwa
FORMER Mines Minister Richard Musukwa says government’s decision to hand KCM back to Vedanta Resources is a criminal undertaking anchored on corruption. On Wednesday, President Hakainde Hichilema handed KCM back to Vedanta, despite saying this would never happen in the past. Commenting on this in an interview, Wednesday, Musukwa said it was sad that Zambians…...
Sunday Chanda commends HH for operationalising KCM
KANCHIBIYA PF member of parliament Sunday Chanda has commended President Hakainde Hichilema and the UPND government for operationalising Konkola Copper Mines. President Hichilema officially handed over KCM to Vedanta on Wednesday. In a statement, Thursday, Chanda urged the UPND government not to drop its guard on Vedanta even as it pursues ways of increasing production…...
Harassment of Jay Jay’s family is inhumane – Makebi
PF lawyer Makebi Zulu has called on government to be more humane when handling Emmanuel Jay Banda’s family, saying they are already in distress. On Wednesday, police in Lusaka recorded a warn and caution statement from Banda’s sister, Pauline. Police Public Relations Officer Rae Hamoonga said Pauline was being investigated for the offence of conspiracy…...
Nga mulefwaya ukufumya Bally, mubombeshe – HH
PRESIDENT Hakainde Hichilema says in 10 years’ time, people will truly appreciate his methodical way of doing things, further urging those trying to remove him from office to work harder. And President Hichilema says government is admiring how Britain is clamping down on criminality being perpetrated on social media. Meanwhile, Health Minister Elijah Muchima has…...
MoH asks Nakacinda to tame his allegations on toxic mealie meal
HEALTH Minister Elijah Muchima has asked PF faction secretary general Raphael Nakacinda to tame his allegations on the toxic mealie meal debacle. On Wednesday, Nakacinda charged that government is undertaking an act of genocide against its own citizens by not naming the brands with contaminated mealie meal. He also urged citizens to desist from eating…...
We’re investigating corruption reports at CDH, UTH – ACC
THE Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) has confirmed that it is investigating corruption allegations against certain officials at the Cancer Diseases Hospital, University Teaching Hospital and the Social Welfare Department. However, the commission says further details cannot be divulged at this stage as it may jeopardise the investigation. Meanwhile, Health Minister Elijah Muchima says he wouldn’t call…...
