KCM, workers unions sign 20% pay rise agreement
KONKOLA Copper Mines (KCM) has signed collective agreements with five workers’ unions that cover a wide range of benefits, including a 20 percent salary increase for unionised employees. And Mines and Minerals Development Minister Paul Kabuswe has described as positive the news that Vedanta Resources has arranged US$250 million to pay KCM creditors. In a…...
Govt didn’t export any maize, private dealers did – Nalumango
VICE-President Mutale Nalumango says the UPND government did not export any maize, but only sold it to local millers who later exported the commodity to other countries. The Vice-President has further disclosed that the government has so far received over $500 million in drought support from different donors and other stakeholders. Speaking during a News…...
Our mealie meal is cheaper, other countries are selling it at K2,000 – Govt
LOCAL Government and Rural Development Minister Gary Nkombo says mealie meal is cheaper in Zambia compared to some neighbouring countries which are selling a 25kg bag at K2,000. The Catholic Church recently urged government to find real and pragmatic solutions to the prevailing dire economic situation, instead of engaging itself in blame games and politicking…....
Jay Jay wanted a plea bargain in exchange for the truth – Kawana
MINISTRY of Information and Media Permanent Secretary Thabo Kawana says Petauke Independent member of parliament Emmanuel Jay Banda, wanted a plea bargain in exchange of the truth regarding his alleged abduction. And Kawana says Banda has actually sent him a message indicating that he did not leak the “altered” recordings which have gone viral on…...
NHIMA shouldn’t blame health workers for their inadequate service delivery – ZMA
THE Zambia Medical Association says the National Health Insurance Management Authority must not blame health workers for their inadequate service delivery in accredited health facilities. On Sunday, NHIMA Director General Micheal Njapau said the authority was investigating some doctors and nurses in government hospitals who were issuing prescriptions and directing patients to purchase drugs from…...
Zesco in “self load-shedding” agreement with Mazabuka farmers
ZESCO says the self-power rationing by some Mazabuka farmers which started over a month ago is working very well. In an interview, Zesco Southern and Western Senior Regional Manager Given Monde disclosed that the power utility had agreed with some farmers in Nega Nega for them to be switching off their equipment at 08:30 hours…...
We hope that govt will continue on its reduced borrowing trend – CSO Debt Alliance
IN the past few years, we’ve seen how government has been responsible in the way they are borrowing, we hope that this trend continues even beyond 2024, says CSO Debt Alliance. On Sunday, Finance Minister Dr Situmbeko Musokotwane disclosed that Zambia’s external debt had increased from $13.04 billion to $14.7 billion, while domestic debt had…...
Game on, says Lungu as ConCourt declines to dismiss petition challenging his eligibility
HUNDREDS of police officers were deployed around the High Court grounds yesterday to prevent PF supporters and cadres from offering solidarity to former president Edgar Lungu. And the Constitutional Court has dismissed Lungu’s preliminary issue to dismiss the matter commenced by a youth activist, challenging his eligibility to contest future elections. On the other hand,…...
Cadres will no longer be allowed within all court premises – Police
POLICE Deputy Public Relations Officer Danny Mwale says the police command has directed that political party cadres and sympathisers will no longer be allowed within court premises going forward. In an interview, Sunday, Mwale said the move was meant to allow the Judiciary to operate without any disturbances. “It is not just tomorrow (Monday) or…...
Chabinga apologises to media houses over liquidation threats
MAFINGA PF MP Robert Chabinga has apologised to the media for his remarks threatening to liquidate any media house that gives coverage to Miles Sampa as PF president. The Media Owners Association of Zambia (MOAZ) recently condemned Chabinga’s remarks, describing the threats as troubling and an affront to press freedom. In his written apology, Tuesday,…...
