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…...
Zambia has returned to the league of decent nations – HH
PRESIDENT Hakainde Hichilema says Zambia’s hosting of the 24th Annual General Meeting of the African Trade Insurance Agency (ATI) is an indication that the country is back in the league of decent nations. And President Hichilema says Zambia is working on East Africa Interconnectors to help resolve the energy insecurity in the country and Southern…...
SPETUZ demands lumpsum payment for teachers after retirement
THE Special Education Teachers Union of Zambia (SPETUZ) is calling on government to urgently amend the NAPSA Act to include the lumpsum payment option for all retirees who have contributed to NAPSA. In a statement yesterday, the union stated that the current NAPSA Act, which only provided a 40 percent monthly allowance for retirees, was…...
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Delivery of inputs will commence next month – Agric Minister
MINISTER of Agriculture Reuben Phiri says farmers should start receiving their agricultural inputs next month, all things being equal. Phiri also announced that government will procure over 42,000 metric tonnes of D compound and about 42,775 metric tonnes of Urea for the 2024/2025 farming season under the direct input supply modality in 42 districts. Meanwhile,…...
