Since we took office, over a billion has been given out as loans to SMEs – Mubanga
SMALL and Medium Enterprise Development Minister Elias Mubanga says since the UPND came into office, over a billion in empowerment loans has been given to SMEs and cooperatives. And Mubanga argues that government sold the maize from the reserves in order to pay off farmers. Speaking on Diamond TV, Sunday, Mubanga said government was giving…...
We can’t consult Lungu, he’s got no vision – State House
STATE House Communications Specialist Clayson Hamasaka has wondered how the UPND government can consult former president Edgar Lungu when the latter has no vision for the country. Commenting on Lungu’s statement that if President Hichilema bothered to consult him on some issues he wouldn’t have made some mistakes, Hamasaka said no one could emulate Lungu’s…...
Giving Viet-Zam 6m hectares would be auctioning the country – Chipoka
COMMERCE, Trade and Industry Minister, Chipoka Mulenga, says government will not give out six million hectares of land to Vietnamese investor, Viet-Zam Diversified Operation Limited, because such an action is tantamount to auctioning the country. Viet-Zam has proposed a mega rice farming project in a meeting with the Zambia Development Agency, which requires six million…...
For the first time since 2014, you don’t need bulletproof vest to attend rally, brags Mwiimbu
MINISTER of Home Affairs and Internal Security Jack Mwiimbu says it’s the first time since 2014 that opposition political parties have been allowed to hold rallies outside the official campaign period. On the other hand, Mwiimbu has asked the international community to take note of how the opposition insulted President Hakainde Hichilema during their rally…...
Govt must consider a cost-of-living allowance for civil servants – CSAWUZ
THE Civil Servants and Allied Workers Union of Zambia says reintroducing examinations before civil servants are promoted will enhance professionalism and hard work in the public service. The union has, however, called on government to consider introducing a cost-of-living allowance for civil servants to cushion the impact of high commodity prices. Commenting on Vice-President Mutale…...
Allegations against Mubita Nawa ahead of INTERPOL polls false, baseless – Police
THE Zambia Police Service has rubbished the allegations of attempted extortion made by two Indian businessmen against Deputy Commissioner of Police Mubita Nawa. The police service has described the claims as an attempt to tarnish Nawa’s reputation ahead of the INTERPOL Secretary General elections. The Guardian News and Media Limited reported that Nawa, who is…...
Chipata cholera outbreak contained – MoH
HEALTH Minister Sylvia Masebo says the cholera outbreak in Chipata District has been contained, with no deaths recorded. And Masebo has proposed that mothers who take their children for child health week must be given incentives such as a bag of mealie meal and other assorted items. Speaking during the official launch of the child…...
We’ll now ration power outside planned timings – Zesco
FORMER mines, energy and water development minister Yamfwa Mukanga says Zesco is worsening the current load shedding situation by not communicating the power outage hours through planned schedules. Meanwhile, Zesco has announced that it will start rationing power outside of the planned timings because it is experiencing significant difficulties in balancing the available power supply…...
Under what circumstances should forfeited $24m be given back to KCM, Nkulukusa wonders
SECRETARY to the Treasury Felix Nkulukusa has wondered under what circumstances the $24 million forfeited to the state from Milingo Lungu should be given back to KCM. He says the law is very clear that when there is a crime, the money is forfeited to the state. Nkulukusa adds that the law doesn’t state that…...
Govt asks LAZ to comment on Pule’s refusal to be heard by Tonga magistrate
CHIEF Government Spokesperson Cornelius Mweetwa says former president Edgar Lungu must have some shame and desist from attacking an administration which is fixing the mess he left behind. And Mweetwa has challenged the Law Association of Zambia to comment on Christian Democratic Party leader Dan Pule’s refusal to be heard by a Tonga magistrate. Speaking…...
