By ALICE NACHILEMBE Former Permanent Secretary at the Ministry of Education Patrick Nkanza has been arrested by the Anti-Corruption Commission for corrupt practices involving over K200,000,000. Dr Nkanza 71, of Lusaka has been arrested and charged with one count of willful failure to comply with applicable law and procedure contrary to Section 34 (2) (b) […]
By MAIMBO MWEEMBA National Health Insurance Management Authority (NHIMA) Board Chairperson, Richard Mwiinga has implored the Authority management and NHIMA registered health care facilities to ensure that health care services are efficient and effective. Speaking during the familiarisation tour at the Levy Mwanawasa University Teaching Hospital, Dr Mwiinga said one of the main challenges faced […]
By MAIMBO MWEEMBA Government has lifted the ban imposed on the movement of pigs , pork and pork products in the country. This follows the successful control of African swine fever which broke out on February 18, 2022 in Lusaka. Livestock Minister Makozo Chikote said that measures have since been put in place to ensure […]
By Staff Writer Government has expressed concern on the continued rising numbers of street kids in the country. Community Development and Social Services Minister Doreen Mwamba said frantic efforts are been done to bring the situation under control. The Minister said this when a delegation from the Southern Africa Business Development Forum (SABDF) who are […]
Rwandan President Paul Kagame has suspended his minister for youth and culture, the authorities have said. Edouard Bamporiki’s suspension was as a result of “matters of accountability under investigations”, a statement from the prime minister’s office said. He has also been put under house arrest while being investigated for “serious cases of corruption”, the Rwanda Investigation Bureau tweeted. […]
By Mercy Chewe The Football Association of Zambia (FAZ) has confirmed that Chipolopolo will use National Heroes Stadium in Lusaka for the 2023 AFCON Group H qualifier home game against Comoros. FAZ spokesperson Sydney Mungala said Chipolopolo will host Comoros on June 11 at National Heroes Stadium in Lusaka. This will be Zambia’s second match […]
By MAIMBO MWEEMBA A Ndola woman identified as Lucy Tembo has been dragged to court for allegedly pouring boiling water on the private parts of her husband’s girlfriend. In this case in which Tembo is charged with acts intended to cause grievous bodily harm. When the matter came up before Ndola senior resident Magistrate Peggy […]
By Staff Writer Political Activist Chanda Mulenga has congratulated President Hakainde Hichilema for embarking on the process to amend the Public Order Act, Cap 113 of the Laws of Zambia. President Hakainde Hichilema Chaired the 9th Cabinet meeting to discuss general policy issues at which Cabinet approved in principle, the introduction of a Bill in […]
By Staff Writer Mining giant, Vedanta Resources is among the key companies that will participate in the forthcoming African mining Indaba. The African Mining Indaba is an annual event that brings together visionaries and innovators across the entire value chain of the mining industry. Masuzyo Ndhlovu, Vedanta Zambia Corporate Communications Director said the company is […]
By Staff Writer The Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) has arrested former Secretary to the Treasury Fredson Yamba for alleged corrupt practices involving over US$33million. ACC Chief Corporate Affairs Officer Timothy Moono said Mr Yamba, 62, of Lusaka has been arrested and charged with one count of willful failure to comply with applicable law and procedure relating […]
Alice Nachilembe
Maimbo Mweemba
