Accelerate operationalisation of ATI law, Lifuka urges govt

INTERNATIONAL Anti-Corruption Conference Council Chairperson Rueben Lifuka says countries with higher levels of corruption are less likely to sanction public officials for failing to adhere to existing rules. And Lifuka has urged the Zambian government to accelerate the operationalisation of the Access to Information law, saying “it’s good to have it, but it needs to…...
Christ’s resurrection doesn’t magically fix economy, it’s hard work – Archbishop Banda

LUSAKA Catholic Diocese Archbishop Alick Banda says Christ’s resurrection doesn’t magically fix the economy, but that it is transparency and hard work that brings out true results of an economy, which is reflected in foreign exchange rates. In addition, Archbishop Banda says the resurrection of Jesus Christ doesn’t end the tragedy of misfortunes like drought,…...
Verbatim: We allowed some traders to continue with Mukula trade after ban, Kapata tells court

Defence lawyer Emmanuel Kaluba cross-examines former lands minister Jean Kapata. Kaluba: So, you will agree with me that trade of Mukula continued even though there was a ban? Jean Kapata: Before the ban was done, as Cabinet we allowed the people that had licences to finish off with their licences but we were not issuing…...
Just honour your promises, no intimidation, Fr Mukosa tells govt, as police withdraw call-out

CATHOLIC priest Fr Chewe Mukosa says he was not intimidated by the police summon, emphasising that government should just honour its promises by reducing mealie meal to K50 and ending load shedding. Meanwhile, the Zambia Police Service has advised Fr Mukosa not to report to the Copperbelt Division for questioning, as per the call-out earlier…...
There’s high level of drug pilferage in health facilities, worries ZAMMSA

THE Zambia Medicines and Medical Supplies Agency (ZAMMSA) has acknowledged that there is a high level of drug pilferage in health facilities. And the agency says it is negatively impacted when people receive prescriptions in areas where drugs have been distributed. Speaking when he featured on Diamond TV, recently, ZAMMSA Senior Corporate Communications Manager Bradley…...
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Noel Nkoma named NRFA board chair

FINANCE and National Planning Minister Situmbeko Musokotwane has announced the appointment of Noel Nkoma as National Road Fund Agency (NRFA) Board Chairman, replacing Avet Hamuwele. Hamuwele and CEO Wallece Mumba were dismissed from their positions earlier this year. Dr Musokotwane had confirmed the pair’s departure from the Agency but insisted that they left on mutual…...
UNZA student electrocuted while trying to charge phone

POLICE say 22-year-old Margret Chibesakunda, a third-year Public Administration student at UNZA, died after being electrocuted while attempting to charge her phone. Police Spokesperson Rae Hamoonga discloses that the unfortunate event led to a spontaneous demonstration by UNZA students, who obstructed the Great East Road with stones and drums. In a statement, Sunday, Hamoonga stated…...
Spiritual Discipline – Fasting

It is often remarked that one must fast for spiritual strengthening. Fasting has been an innate cultural feature in many societies across the world. People not only fast for its spiritual significance but, also for consequent physical benefits. In some cultures fasting is a mandatory aspect of religious initiation. In history, fasting has been a […]
Arrows cement top spot with win over Power

RICKY Banda scored an early contender for goal of the season when he helped Red Arrows to a 1-0 win over Power Dynamos at Arthur Stadium in Kitwe. Arrows have opened up an eight-point gap at the top of the league standings, and ended Power’s 13-match unbeaten run. The goal came in the 12th minute…...