Kidist justifies her inclusion on panel of ‘The Icon Zambia’ judges
Kidist Kifle has defended her selection as one of the three judges on ‘The Icon Zambia’ talent show. The socialite’s inclusion on the panel of judges, which includes legendary artiste Ballad Zulu, David Kazadi, CEO of Kazadi Music, and the show’s host Simon Mwewa Lane, has raised eyebrows on social media, with many netizens wondering…...
When you arrest, you must be ready to prosecute, HH tells ACC
PRESIDENT Hakainde Hichilema has challenged the newly sworn-in member of the Anti-Corruption Commission Board, Jack Kalala, to ensure that the commission only makes arrests after conducting thorough investigations. The Head of State has also urged the Judicial Complaints Commission (JCC) to ensure that the judiciary dispenses justice fairly and timely. Meanwhile, the President has sworn…...
Zesco announces cashless transactions starting July 1
ZESCO Limited has announced that it will no longer accept cash payments starting July 1, 2024. In a post on their official Facebook page, Friday, Zesco announced that the move was aimed at promoting seamless, secure and convenient payment options for its customers. “Starting on July 1st, Zesco will no longer accept cash payments. This…...
Your children will die quickly if not vaccinated, Masebo warns mothers
MINISTER of Health Sylvia Masebo has urged parents to ensure their newborn babies are vaccinated against polio and measles. And Masebo says nowadays, women are the ones running many households in terms of economic survival because they are the ones on the streets, in markets and in offices. Speaking in the National Assembly, Masebo said…...
Govt sold maize from national reserves to pay back farmers – Nalumango
VICE-PRESIDENT Mutale Nalumango says government sold maize from the country’s reserves because there was need to pay the farmers who had provided it. And Nalumango says the water levels at Kariba Dam are so low such that the solution the opposition Patriotic Front had offered government would not make a difference. During the Vice President…...
Don’t fear making mistakes, Nyusi tells parley
VISITING Mozambican President Filipe Nyusi has encouraged leaders not to fear making mistakes when seeking best solutions for the well-being of the people they represent. President Nyusi also proudly remarked that his country’s National Assembly is balanced in terms of gender representation, with 43 percent parliamentarians being female. Addressing the Zambian National Assembly, Friday, President…...
We’ve been talking politics for too long, let’s switch to economic issues – HH
PRESIDENT Hakainde Hichilema has urged African leaders to switch to discussing economic and social development issues, noting that they have been talking about politics for too long. Speaking when he hosted a state banquet to honour the President of Mozambique, Filipe Nyusi, Thursday, President Hichilema said African countries should not be looking for foreign direct…...
Mumbi Phiri is new UKA deputy SG
THE United Kwacha Alliance has appointed Mumbi Phiri as the new UKA Deputy Secretary General. In a statement, UKA Communications Chairperson Silavwe Jackson stated that the appointment of the former PF deputy secretary general was with immediate effect. “The United Kwacha Alliance, UKA Assembly of Presidents, AoP has appointed and approved Honourable Mumbi Phiri as…...
Bankers testify in favour of Milupi, Musokotwane in Munir’s libel case
TWO bankers have testified against Munir Zulu in a case where he is accused of issuing defamatory remarks against Finance Minister Situmbeko Musokotwane, his Infrastructure counterpart Charles Milupi and RDA Board Chairperson Mulchand Kuntawala. One banker testified that Milupi did not receive US$250,000 at any point between 2021 and 2023 in his ABSA Bank account…....
Viet-Zam was guided to apply for a smaller portion of land – Govt
COMMERCE, Trade and Industry Minister Chipoka Mulenga says no land has been allocated to Viet-Zam, but the company has been advised to apply for a smaller portion of land instead. Viet-Zam Diversified Development Corporation Limited proposed to implement a rice farming project in Northern, Luapula and Muchinga Provinces, covering six million hectares of land. This…...
