NHIMA suspends accreditation of private health facilities
THE National Health Insurance Management Authority (NHIMA) has announced the immediate suspension of accreditation of private health care providers wishing to start providing NHIMA services to the public. In a notice issued, Thursday, NHIMA Head of Public Relations King Syachika clarified that the suspension would not affect private health care providers that were already providing…...
We never received tusaka twandalama during PF – Chief Kopa
SENIOR Chief Kopa of the Bisa people in Muchinga Province says chiefs never received “tusaka twandalama (sacks of money)” during the PF administration but only appreciation, just like under the current administration. During his meeting with 11 Muchinga Province Chiefs in Chinsali on Monday, President Hakainde Hichilema said the UPND government’s culture was different from…...
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It’s important for Arrows to remain focused as we chase a double – Mbewe
RED Arrows Coach Chisi Mbewe says his team needs to focus to win the MTN Super League and Absa Cup double. Mbewe says it will be an honour to guide the Zambia Air Force (ZAF) sponsored side to a double this season. With four games before the close of the season, Arrows lead the league…...
Govt has intervened to resolve FAZ wrangles – PS
THE Ministry of Sports says it has intervened in an attempt to resolve conflicts at Football House. Ministry of Sports Permanent Secretary, Kangwa Chileshe, says government will soon make an announcement on the outcome of its intervention. Football House had its Annual General Meeting halted by the Lusaka High Court after banned football administrator Damiano…...
We’re expecting good results from relay teams – Chileshe
MINISTRY of Sports Permanent Secretary Kangwa Chileshe has urged the relay teams to give their best ahead of the Bahamas World Championships that swing into action this weekend. According to the World Athletics latest rankings, Zambia’s 4x400m men’s relay team is the fastest in the world, following the 2:59.21 time recorded at the All Africa…...
Chiefs must stop depending on political handouts if their voice is to be respected
PRESIDENT Hakainde Hichilema says he sees a bit of unhappiness from chiefs because his government does not give out tusaka twa ndalama when visiting the traditional leaders. The President says he doesn’t take that approach because in his view, the culture of giving handouts to chiefs does not help the community. The President’s message to…...
Zumani and another sue State for malicious prosecution, demand over K230m
FORMER president Edgar Lungu’s political advisor Chris Zumani Zimba and his co-accused in the gassing case, Portipher Gwai, have sued the State in the Lusaka High Court, demanding K233,780,000 compensation for their arrest, detention, and prosecution. Zimba and Gwai have cited the Attorney General, the National Prosecution Authority (NPA), the Director of Public Prosecutions Gilbert…...
Haabazoka projects continued rise in cost of living
ECONOMIST Lubinda Haabazoka says Zambia is likely to continue experiencing a high cost of living as the local currency has unfortunately failed to stabilise or fall below the K20 barrier. And Haabazoka says government’s decision to start the importation of 650,000 metric tonnes of maize to alleviate the hunger situation will further put pressure on…...
Govt should address hunger situation, otherwise voters will die before 2026 – UPND MP
SESHEKE UPND member of parliament Romeo Kang’ombe says if the hunger situation in his constituency and surrounding areas is not addressed, voters will die before 2026. And Zambia Congress of Trade Unions (ZCTU) representative Makai Makai says it’s not right for government leaders to encourage workers to tighten their belts when they themselves are busy…...
