Zambia is being peer reviewed by the Eastern and Southern Africa Anti Money Laundering Group to assess the country’s compliance to laws relating to money laundering and terrorism financing. The assessment report is expected to be out by April next year. Home Affairs Minister Stephen Kampyongo made this disclosure yesterday in Addis Ababa when he […]
Ministry of Foreign Affairs Permanent Secretary for International Relations and Cooperation (IR&C), Chalwe Lombe has urged Missions abroad to be innovative for them to continue executing their mandate effectively in the midst of austerity measures. Ambassador Lombe said it is important for Missions abroad to embrace the period of austerity through prudent management of financial […]
Bwana Mkubwa PF Member of Parliament Jonas Chanda has said that Kantolomba cemetery road must be constructed into a tar-mark. The gravel road is a busy road because it is used by thousands of mourners and many vehicles. Dr Chanda was speaking when he flagged off the grading of the Kantolomba Cemetery road which has […]
By NCHIMUNYA MIYOBA Zambia China Economic and Trade Zone says the change of taxation policies in the country has promoted investors to invest out side the Multi Facility Economic Zone. ZCCZ Corporate Affairs Manager Stephen Lindunda said the policies are no longer favourable to companies that wish to invest within the country as they are […]
By Martin Nkhoma Chipolopolo coach Sven Vandenbroek has stumped his authority once again by sending home Israel based defender Emmanuel Mbola on disciplinary grounds. Mbola was sent packing for breaching camp rules after smuggling a third party in the team hotel and has since been spotted in Lusaka with the rest of the Chipolopolo in […]
By JOHN SAKALA Police Officers in Petauke have arrested the porn circulating star Rodgers Mwanza 38 of Petauke Township, the suspect behind the video which went viral on Social media. Banda was seen sexually harassing a woman in an unconscious state. Police Spokesperson Esther Katongo said Banda was apprehended today, September 7, 2018 at about […]
By ALICE NACHILMBE Nchanga Member of Parliament Chali Chilombo says he does not care if his desire to take a private member motion to parliament against Konkola Copper Mines (KCM) will cost his political career. Speaking on Shekinah Radio this after in Chingola, Mr Chilombo said as the people’s representative he has to do what […]
By JOHN SAKALA UPND President Hakainde Hichilema has implored his members across the country not to lose hope due to minor setbacks of not winning some seats in the bye-election. This is the first time that the UPND leader in his political career is sending message of hope to the Zambian voter who is in […]
The Ministry of Home Affairs regrets the arrest and conviction of two police officers who were convicted for aiding an abetting illegal immigrants. This is contrary to section 46(1)(a) of the Immigration and Deportation Act, Number 18 of the laws of Zambia. The Ministry wish to warn officers from its various departments who are engaged […]
Konkola Copper Mines (KCM) has said that it is committed to resolving the suppliers payments delays. KCM Chief Executive Officers (CEO) Deshnee Naidoo confirms the payment delays that are currently being experienced by its suppliers. Ms Naido said the company is aware of the impact these delayed payments have on their businesses and dependents hence […]
Alice Nachilembe
The Independent Observer
