By MAIMBO MWEEMBA Former Western Province minister Poniso Njeulu has ditched the Patriotic Front and joined the ruling UPND. Other defectors included former District Commissioners for Kalabo, Fridah Luhila and her predecessor, Maxwell Makokwa, former Mongu DC, Honzy Mangw’ato, and Richard Mwapela. And Speaking on behalf of other defectors, Alexis Luhila said they decided to […]
South Sudan government forces have reportedly surrounded the residence of First Vice-President Riek Machar in the capital Juba. It’s not clear if Mr Machar is in the house. It comes just a day after the former rebel leader asked regional and international leaders to intervene to end renewed fighting in Unity and Upper Nile states […]
By Maimbo Mweemba Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Stanley Kakubo has appealed to the Japanese government to support Zambia restore debt sustainability. Mr Kakubo made the appeal when he virtually addressed the ministerial meeting of the eighth Tokyo International Conference on African Development (TICAD8). Mr Kakubo assured the Japanese government that Zambia has […]
The Zambia National Football Team has beaten Congo Brazzaville by three goals to one in a game played in Turkey. Debutant Frankie Musonda marked his call to the team with a third goal after Skipper Enock Mwepu and Klings Kangwa put Zambia two nil up. The Chipolopolo took the lead in the 19th minute through […]
A fourth-minute own goal by Senegal’s Saliou Ciss was enough to give Egypt a 1-0 win in the first leg of their World Cup play-off in Cairo. Ciss was incredibly unlucky when a shot from Mohamed Salah was pushed on to the bar by Edouard Mendy before striking the defender and going into the net. […]
By MAIMBO MWEEMBA Chief Government Spokesperson Chushi Kasanda says Government has called on individuals entrusted to manage the recruitment of the health workers to be above board and avoid corruption as it can disadvantage applicants from vulnerable families. Ms Kasanda said that Government is also calling on law enforcement agencies to be on the look-out […]
By MAIMBO MWEEMBA Minister of Finance and National Planning Situmbeko Musokotwane says Government has disclosed that the formation of the official creditor committee is likely to take place within few weeks to pave way for the commencement of the restructuring discussions. Dr Musokotwane said the committee will be composed of Zambia’s bilateral creditors. Dr Musokotwane […]
By MAIMBO MWEEMBA President Hakainde Hichilema says Government is working out measures to improve the conditions of service for officers under the Zambia Correctional Service. Mr Hichilema also said Government is planning to introduce incentives such as the provision of Mortgages. He said this will allow the officers to retire in dignity and be able […]
By MAIMBO MWEEMBA The Economic Front Party says that it is inhuman and retrogressive for Government to continue subjecting citizens to monthly fuel reviews and increments. EFP Spokesperson Humphrey Kabwe said that this is done while President Hichilema and ministers are receiving free fuel using tax payers’ money. Mr Kabwe has since condemned and urged […]
By MAIMBO MWEEMBA The Association of Unemployed Youths, has commended Government for honoring its pledge to recruit 11, 276 health workers. Association’s President David Chishimba says the move is commendable as it will not only change the livelihoods of the people who will be employed but also their families. Mr Chishimba has urged Government to […]
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