Order, order, demands Matibini
CHOMBA MUSIKA, Parliament SPEAKER of the National Assembly Patrick Matibini yesterday reserved ruling on a point of order raised by Roan member of Parliament Chishimba Kambwili, who complained that he...
View ArticleMega hydro-power project enters new phase
NANCY SIAME, Lusaka and CHIMWEMWE MWALE, Livingstone ZAMBIA’S biggest hydro-power project in 50 years is scheduled to enter a new phase today with the diversion of the Kafue River at Kafue Gorge Lower,...
View ArticleLungu directs Mutati
NANCY SIAME, Lusaka PRESIDENT Lungu has directed Minister of Finance Felix Mutati to ensure that arrears to all contractors and suppliers in the infrastructure and agriculture sectors are quickly...
View ArticleWalking the talk is gaining ground
PRESIDENT Lungu has yet again demonstrated his commitment and eagerness to leave Zambia better than he found it. He travelled to Kafue Gorge Lower yesterday to ascertain progress and witness the...
View ArticleKabompo council drills 11 boreholes
BUTTYSON KANDIMBA, Solwezi KABOMPO district council in North-Western Province has spent K411,293 to drill 11 boreholes across the district to improve access to clean and safe drinking water in...
View ArticleAll the best Chipolopolo
Dear editor, THE Zambia national team will square it off against the Super Eagles of Nigeria in a crucial Group B 2018 Russia World Cup qualifier in Nigeria on Saturday October 7, 2017. Nigeria are...
View ArticleChipolopolo reloaded
ALEX NJOVU and DIANA CHIPEPO, Lusaka THE Chipolopolo preparations for Saturday’s decisive 2018 Russia World Cup qualifier against Nigeria yesterday got a boost with the arrival of star striker Patson...
View ArticleLeave fire engines matter to us – experts
HONE SIAME, Lusaka and NKOMBO KACHEMBA, Kitwe FIRE Service Association of Zambia president Lawrence Tubi says the procurement of 42 tailor-made fire tenders at a cost of US$42 million has secured the...
View ArticlePresident cuts out divisive traditional ceremonies
STEVEN MVULA and JIMMY CHIBUYE, Chikankata PRESIDENT Lungu will no longer attend traditional ceremonies because some have become tribal and divisive. The head of State said here yesterday that in the...
View ArticleBaseless critics exposed
STEVEN MVULA and JIMMY CHIBUYE, Chikankata PRESIDENT Lungu says he will not fall prey to baseless allegations of corruption and fail to deliver development to Zambians. The head of State said here...
View ArticleLocal firm invests in wheat production
TRYNESS TEMBO, Lusaka GREAT North Ranching Limited has invested US$90,000 to increase its agricultural production of wheat and soya bean to meet the demand in the country. The company intends to expand...
View ArticleWe salute teachers
AS TEACHERS across the country joined the rest of the world in commemorating the World Teachers’ Day yesterday, we feel obliged to commend these gallant men and women for their invaluable contribution...
View ArticleAbout 37,000 North men circumcised
MELODY MUPETA, Kitwe THE Ministry of Health has between January and September this year circumcised 37,652 men in Northern Province under the voluntary medical male circumcision programme. The ministry...
View ArticleUnpaid leave dues to retired workers
Dear editor, I WRITE to find out from the hardworking Minister of Finance whether the central government releases funds for personal emoluments to clear the backlog of leave dues owed to retired civil...
View ArticleFund launches insurance, agricultural programmes
MUSYANI CHISHIMBA, Lusaka ZAMBIA National Small and Medium Entrepreneurship fund (ZNSMEF) has launched insurance and agricultural programmes to benefit over 640,000 entrepreneurs in various sectors....
View ArticleDanny has the vibe in Ndola
STAFRANCE ZULU, Ndola NOT for the first time, Danny Kaya was last weekend performing at The Vibe in Ndola where he once again delivered a performance oozing with quality. Danny had earlier in May...
View ArticleTeachers toast their day
ALEX SIMULUNGA and KELVIN MBEWE, Lusaka MINISTER of General Education Dennis Wanchinga has urged teachers to impart agricultural and entrepreneurial skills in pupils to enable them to venture into...
View ArticleProcurement process was followed, says ZPPA
CHOMBA MUSIKA and MARTHA KATONGO, Lusaka ZAMBIA Public Procurement Authority (ZPPA) director general Danies Chisenda says the Ministry of Local Government followed the tender process before buying 42...
View ArticleBe brave, honest
STEVEN MVULA, Lusaka PRESIDENT Lungu says he will not hesitate to fire any corrupt minister, but has urged senior civil servants to remain diligent and focused in executing their duties despite...
View ArticleDecision-makers must remain focused
IT IS regrettable and in fact even annoying that unsubstantiated allegations of corruption have become incessant. Not only are the allegations of corruption sustained but have also left some senior...
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