NGOCC speaks against proliferation of brothels, nudity on social media
THE Non-governmental Gender Organisations’ Coordinating Council (NGOCC) has expressed concern over “the growing moral decay that the country is witnessing”. And NGOCC has singled out media personality Mutale Mwanza, condemning her for advertising her apartments as brothels instead of using her influence to “promote good morals”. In a statement, which was issued on behalf of…...
Encroachment of Lsk National Park troubles TIZ
TRANSPARENCY International Zambia (TI-Z) has called for investigations into the encroachment of Lusaka National Park. And TIZ has lamented that self-serving individuals and suspected political affiliates exploit systemic weaknesses to acquire land titles with impunity. In a statement, Wednesday, TIZ Executive Director Maurice Nyambe attributed the rise in encroachments to irresponsible actions by ministries and…...
We’ve embarked on countrywide soil mapping – Mtolo
MINISTER of Agriculture Mtolo Phiri says government has embarked on a nationwide soil mapping initiative, led by the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO), in order to figure out which fertiliser types suit specific localities. In an interview, Phiri said soil mapping was critical in optimising fertiliser utilisation and enhancing productivity countrywide. “Right now, we have…...
Avoid over-spiritualising things, Fr Chikoya tells govt
COUNCIL of Churches in Zambia (CCZ) General Secretary Fr Emmanuel Chikoya has urged the UPND government to avoid over-spiritualising matters. And Fr Chikoya says it’s biblical to honour one’s promises. Last week, President Hakainde Hichilema said hunger was biblical and he was not to blame for it. And on Sunday, Vice-President Mutale Nalumango said the…...
Govt will support 11,000 small scale farmers with inputs – Pollen
DMMU National Coordinator Gabriel Pollen has disclosed that government targets to support 11,000 small-scale farmers with agriculture inputs to boost resilience in the sector. And Dr Pollen says government has earmarked the installation of 2,000 boreholes and rehabilitation of dams countrywide. In an interview, Dr Pollen said supporting small scale farmers with agriculture inputs would…...
If we completely stop exports, we’d have to increase tariffs – Zesco
ZESCO spokesperson Matongo Maumbi says the power situation would almost remain the same even if the power utility cut all electricity exports, arguing that they would have to hike tariffs for local consumers in order to keep running. And Maumbi has told customers to report any areas that are “unnecessarily” having prolonged power supply beyond…...
We’ll wait to see who will vomit blood from hunger, Nkombo tells Nawakwi
LOCAL Government and Rural Development Minister Gary Nkombo says government is waiting to see who will vomit blood from hunger, by December, as predicted by FDD president Edith Nawakwi. In an interview, Tuesday, Nkombo said government had put in place systems to mitigate the effects of the drought. “December is surely coming and there is…...
Do more to strengthen democracy, Swedish Envoy tips Zambia
ACTING Swedish Ambassador to Zambia Susanna Hughes says while Zambia has made positive strides in increasing the civic space, more needs to be done to strengthen the country’s democracy. And ActionAid Zambia Board Chairperson Pamela Sibanda says the Phase-II project agreement between Zambia and Sweden seeks to ensure that the 2026 elections are held in…...
Ng’ona sues Sampa, claims dissolution of PF central committee is illegal
FORMER PF faction secretary general Morgan Ng’ona has dragged Miles Sampa to the Lusaka High Court, seeking an order that his decision to dissolve the party’s central committee is illegal as he wields no such powers. Ng’ona also wants an order of stay of Sampa’s decisions, until the matter is fully determined by the courts…....
Court orders forfeiture of Katanga’s 10 higer buses, K1.5m
THE Lusaka Magistrates’ Court has ordered that the 10 Higer Buses valued at $2,030,000.00 and cash amounting to K1,522,005.00, which belonged to former Deputy Inspector General of Police Charity Katanga, be forfeitured to the state. In a statement, Wednesday, Drug Enforcement Commission Public Relations Officer, Allan Tamba, said the properties were deemed to be proceeds…...
