Archive: 19 September 2018
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It’s hard to advise govt when it’s not willing to listen – SaasaPremier Consult Limited chief executive officer Professor Oliver Saasa says knowledge brokers like himself often fail to advise government on how best to run the economy because its doors were usually closed. And Prof Saasa […]
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Tame Chinese or they will be the ones to vote for you in 2021, Kalaba warns PFFormer Foreign Affairs Minister Harry Kalaba says government must tame the Chinese or else Zambians will tell the PF to get their votes from the foreign nationals in 2021. And Kalaba says Zambians must not […]
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UNZALARU calls off go-slowUniversity of Zambia lecturers have called off their go-slow after holding fruitful meetings with the Ministry of Labour, the union, and the university management. The decision follows UNZA management’s application to the Labour Commissioner to […]
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Lusaka woman poisons own childrenA 26-year-old Lusaka woman has been dragged to court for murdering her two children aged three and 10 by poisoning them. Lweni Chali, of Fumba area, is charged with two counts of murder. In the […]
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Frozen UK aid has vindicated me ; we’ve a govt of thieves – KambwiliFormer chief government spokesperson Chishimba Kambwili says the decision by the British government to freeze all bilateral aid to Zambia is proof that the entire government is being run by thieves. On Monday, British High […]
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Coca-Cola’s move to infuse cannabis in beverages delights SinkambaGreens Party president Peter Sinkamba says the move by Coca-Cola to develop marijuana-infused beverages is a vindication that government should accept mass production of cannabis for medical purposes and develop a policy to regulate the […]
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30 ngwee tariff needs broader consultation before implementation – CUTSThe Consumer Unity Trust Society (CUTS) says the newly-introduced 30 ngwee per day Internet tariff needs a consultative meeting where all the affected stakeholders can express their views regarding its introduction. Commenting on President Edgar […]
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Katanga must refrain from demeaning chiefs – MulongotiPeople’s Party president Mike Mulongoti has advised Copperbelt Police Commissioner Charity Katanga to exercise maximum restraint when dealing with traditional leaders. Last week, Katanga warned that Chietainess Lesa of the Lamba speaking people in Mpongwe […]
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Lungu fires Minister Kabanshi after UKAid theft exposéPresident Edgar Lungu has fired Community Development Minister Emerine Kabanshi, just days after an investigative report revealed that over US$4 million British Aid to Zambia meant for social cash transfer beneficiaries was stolen. On Monday, […]
