HH isn’t Jesus, he’s bound to make mistakes – Moonga
UPND member Paul Moonga says some people have ganged up against President Hakainde Hichilema because the loopholes of stealing have been curtailed. And Moonga says President Hichilema is not Jesus Christ, hence he’s bound to make mistakes. In an interview, Friday, Moonga said the President had raised the bar of leadership as the only way…...
I didn’t flee accident scene, Chitambo MP tells court
CHITAMBO PF MP Remember Mutale has told the Lusaka High Court that he never fled the scene of an accident which claimed the life of 25-year-old Joseph Yikona. And Mutale has told the Court that the deceased, Yikona, negligently hit his vehicle with a motorcycle, resulting in his untimely death. In this matter, Elizabeth Pezo…...
RDAZ calls for formation of oversight committee to improve medical supply chain
THE Resident Doctors Association of Zambia (RDAZ) has called for the formation of a Multi-Stakeholder Oversight Committee to improve transparency and accountability in the medical supply chain. And RDAZ has expressed concern over the recent suspension of health sector aid by the United States government. In a statement, Friday, RDAZ president Dr. Paul Chibwe said…...
Wada pays tribute to Chamanga
IN a display of admiration and heartfelt tribute, former Zambia National Team coach Wedson Nyirenda has poured out his respect and emotions for a man who defied the odds and inspired generations, the legendary James Chamanga. After an illustrious 25-year career, Chamanga finally hung up his boots, capping off a journey that can only be…...
Tambatamba appoints NAPSA, Workers Compensation Fund Control Boards
LABOUR and Social Security Minister Brenda Tambatamba has appointed Shipango Muteto as new National Pension Scheme Authority (NAPSA) Board Chairperson. In a statement, Friday, Tambatamba said Blake Mulala, president of the Zambia Congress of Trade Unions (ZCTU) had been appointed as a member of the NAPSA Board of Trustees. “I Wish to inform the General…...
As a lawyer, Chisanga should respect Judiciary – Mulusa
GOVERNMENT Chief Whip Stafford Mulusa is urging George Chisanga to respect the judiciary he has worked for and not dwell on politics. On Saturday, Chisanga, who is Lukashya PF MP and former Law Association of Zambia president, said the jailing of Mfuwe MP Maureen Mabonga and her Lumezi counterpart Munir Zulu were conveniently timed when…...
Reckless political statements harmful to energy sector – Haabazoka
NEGATIVE public discourse or political interference can jeopardize funding into the energy sector and damage the reputation of companies, past president of the Economics Association of Zambia (EAZ), Dr Lubinda Haabazoka has warned. Writing about power trading, open access and diversification of Zambia’s energy sector, Haabazoka lamented that reckless statements, particularly from political actors, harm…...
Atletico Lusaka coach slams ref after team gets relegated
ATLETICO Lusaka head coach Brian Kunsenama has accused referee Maimba Katiti of biased officiating following his team’s relegation from the MTN Zambia Super League. Kunsenama branded the refereeing in Atletico’s decisive 3-2 defeat to ZESCO United as a “disgrace to football.” The coach’s fiery remarks came in the aftermath of a dramatic encounter at Levy…...
Govt has done its part, the benefit of fuel price cut must reach the people
THE purpose of a fuel price reduction is not necessarily for business owners to pocket extra margins of profit. The purpose is to provide a cushion for the entire economy. When the government intervenes in the fuel market, whether through open access importation, subsidies, or pricing policy, the objective is not to make a small…...
When HH called for dialogue, Lungu put a condition to it – Bishop Masupa
INDEPENDENT Churches of Zambia (ICOZ) president Bishop David Masupa says dialogue between President Hakainde Hichilema and the opposition political party leaders has not been actualised because people are attaching conditions to the process. Speaking in an interview on Sunday, Bishop Masupa noted that despite repeated calls for dialogue by President Hichilema, the process had not…...
