Reckless police can destroy a govt; HH must watch out
THE Zambia Police Service has been a subject of mockery and ridicule in the past few days after it withdrew a police call out served on Copperbelt based Catholic Priest Fr Andrew Chewe Mukosa. This public condemnation is a continuation of the negative public sentiments that started when it was reported that the religious leader…...
Agro Fuel withholding diesel from local market – OMCAZ
THE Energy Regulation Board (ERB) says it has not received any reports that Agro Fuel is withholding diesel for local consumption while exporting the product. However, Oil Marketing Companies Association of Zambia (OMCAZ) president Dr Kafula says not only is Agro Fuel withholding diesel from the local market, it is exporting to the Democratic Republic…...
Govt ensuring that the less privileged access healthcare services – Masebo
HEALTH Minister Sylvia Masebo says government, through NHIMA, is slowly making it possible for the less privileged in the communities to access quality healthcare. Speaking during the commemoration of World Health Day, Monday, Masebo said government had continued focusing on diversifying avenues to universal health coverage. “Government, through our Ministry of Health, has continued focusing…...
Past NRFA boards were careless, Nkoma will bring financial discipline – Kambita
PARLIAMENTARY Committee on Parastatal Bodies Chairperson, Brian Kambita, says there has been carelessness at the National Road Fund Agency (NRFA) in the past, and the appointment of Noel Nkoma to head the institution will bring financial discipline. In an interview, Monday, Kambita said changes at NRFA were expected because the board had been underperforming. “As…...
Fr Mukosa will present himself to police, he’s not aware of canceled call out – Lawyers
CATHOLIC priest Fr Chewe Mukosa’s lawyers, Makebi Zulu Advocates, have indicated that their client will still present himself for police interviews because he hasn’t received official notification of the withdrawal of the callout. But Copperbelt Police Commissioner Peacewell Mweemba says there is no active call-out for Fr Mukosa, as police have received instructions from their…...
We can’t be pressured by one priest; he wasn’t speaking for Catholic Church – Govt Whip
GOVERNMENT Chief Whip Stafford Mulusa says the call out issued against Catholic Priest Fr Chewe Mukosa was not withdrawn due to pressure, stressing that government cannot be pressured by one priest. On Friday, police on the Copperbelt Province summoned Fr Mukosa for questioning regarding his sermon during the Easter Vigil Mass at St. Joseph Parish…...
We don’t want cassava, just reduce mealie meal to K50 as promised – PF
FORMER PF Secretary General Mumbi Phiri says citizens don’t want to eat cassava, adding that President Hakainde Hichilema should just fulfill his campaign promise and reduce the price of mealie meal to K50. President Hichilema recently said cassava meal was a great alternative to maize meal because it even lasts longer in the tummy. But…...
Solve problems amicably, don’t kill each other, Mwila implores married couples
FAMILIES are Nations president Judith Mwila says couples must strive to resolve marital issues amicably rather than resorting to killing each other. On Thursday, police recorded a case in which a former bank employee, Mike Ilishebo, allegedly strangled and stabbed his wife to death before taking his own life. Additionally, on Friday, police detained the…...
MoF director, son deny murder charge
MINISTRY of Finance and National Planning Assistant Director Mildred Kasase and her son, Madiba Zulu, appeared before the Lusaka High Court yesterday and denied a charge of murder. Meanwhile, a couple accused of murdering their 14-year-old maid in August last year also appeared before the Lusaka High Court and denied the charge. In August last…...
Mushimba praises govt’s commitment to robust national energy agenda
GL Africa Energy (GLAE) Chief Executive Officer Dr Brian Mushimba has expressed his appreciation for the Zambian government’s commitment to advancing a robust national energy agenda. And Dr Mushimba says Ndola Energy, a subsidiary of GLAE, aims to generate 600 to 700 megawatts of power by 2030. During the Southern Africa Power Pool (SAPP) 56th…...
