Load shedding protest looms
A GROUP of youths calling themselves Protest Movement has written to the Zambia Police, notifying them of their intention to stage a peaceful protest against load shedding. In an interview, group member Thompson Luzendi said it was high time Zesco was held accountable. “I am one of the four individuals that notified the police about…...
Zambia needs to reform FISP, FRA to increase productivity – World Bank
THE World Bank has recommended that government must reform the Farmer Input Support Programme (FISP) and the Food Reserve Agency (FRA) to free up fiscal space for productive investments and to support diversification efforts. The bank argues that supporting maize production through FISP and the FRA is the least socially efficient option for Zambia. And…...
Joseph in the Bible prepared for famine, but HH sold all our maize – PF
PF faction Information and Publicity Chairperson Emmanuel Mwamba says President Hakainde Hichilema has failed as a church elder to learn from the biblical story of Joseph who prepared for famine. Commenting on President Hichilema’s statement that he shouldn’t be blamed by the opposition because hunger is biblical, Mwamba argued that the President sold all the…...
Nawa losses bid to be next INTERPOL boss
ZAMBIA’S Deputy Commissioner of Police Mubita Nawa has lost his bid to become new INTERPOL Secretary General. This was after Brazil’s Valdecy Urquiza emerged first in the voting, leading to INTERPOL’s Executive Committee proposing him to be the next candidate for the top job. The candidacy of Urquiza will be submitted to INTERPOL’s supreme governing…...
Binwell laments abuse of forfeiture of proceeds of crime law
NKANA Independent MP Binwell Mpundu has lamented that the law of forfeiture of proceeds of crime has over the years been abused to fix political opponents. And Sikongo UPND MP Mayungo Simushi says whenever the discussion of corruption comes up, what comes to his mind first is the PF. Adding to the conversation, Mporokoso PF…...
Influx of patients suffering from drug-related illnesses draining resources – DEC
DRUG Enforcement Commission (DEC) Director General Nason Banda says hospitals and clinics are struggling to cope with the influx of patients suffering from drug-related illnesses. And Banda has urged youths to refrain from alcohol, drug and substance abuse by engaging in healthy activities and striving for excellence in all they do. Meanwhile, United Nations Resident…...
Parley ratifies Kalala’s appointment to ACC board
THE National Assembly has ratified the appointment of Jack Kalala to serve as member of the Anti-Corruption Commission Board. Others whose appointments were ratified on Wednesday are Kephas Kapamba Katongo and Eva Jhala to serve as members of the Judicial Complaints Commission. This was during the adoption of the report of the Parliamentary Select Committee…...
Govt’s move to operationalise ATI law excites stakeholders
TRANSPARENCY International Zambia Executive Director Maurice Nyambe has commended government for fulfilling its promise to enact and operationalise the Access to Information law. On the other hand, MISA Zambia Chapter Chairperson Lorraine Chisanga says operationalising the ATI law marks a significant step towards promoting transparency, accountability and good governance in the country. Meanwhile, former ministry…...
Luapula chiefs reject Viet-Zam’s $72bn proposed investment: “it’s in bad faith”
LUAPULA Province chiefs have rejected Viet-Zam’s proposed $72 billion investment, in which the investor is seeking approval for over six million hectares of land, stating that they don’t believe it has the financial capacity to develop the project. The traditional leaders argue that the reviewed documents show that the company is more interested in mining…...
June salaries will be delayed, KCM informs employees
KONKOLA Copper Mines (KCM) has informed its employees that their June salaries will be delayed due to unexpected circumstances, which have negatively impacted on its cash flows. This was the same situation last month when the mining company told workers that their May salaries would be delayed due to circumstances beyond their control. KCM Human…...
