Archive: 19 December 2019
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PF will only win 2021 if it fights corruption – PanjiColonel Panji Kaunda says corruption in the Patriotic Front government is evident because of how its leaders are living lavishly while the economy is performing poorly, warning that the ruling party will only retain power […]
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ZNBC still most watched TV station in Zambia, claims SiliyaMinister of Information and Broadcasting Services Dora Siliya says the Zambia National Broadcasting Corporation (ZNBC) is still the most watched television channel in Zambia. Debating a notice of motion to adopt the Report of the […]
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Enacting Bill 10 will actualize Zambia’s dream of lacuna-free Constitution – LubindaJustice Minister Given Lubinda says failure to enact Bill 10 will deprive Zambians an opportunity to enjoy extended rights because both the bills to reform Public Order Act and the Electoral Reforms Act have been […]
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CEC ready to tap into SAPP for alternative power if Zesco BSA reaches stalemateCopperbelt Energy Corporation (CEC) Plc says it geared to tap into the Southern African Power Pool (SAPP) as an alternative source of electricity, should its Bulk Supply Agreement (BSA) with Zesco Limited not be renewed. […]
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Lungu undiplomatic, amateurish in dealing with Foote – KalabaFormer foreign affairs minister Harry Kalaba says President Edgar Lungu has been undiplomatic and immature in the manner in which he has handled United States Ambassador to Zambia Daniel Foote’s criticism of heightened levels of […]
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Dismissing Mukula report as fake news disheartening – EIAThe Environmental Investigation Agency (EIA) says it is disheartening that President Edgar Lungu dismissed its report on the Mukula cartel as fake news because that drives away attention from the real problem. And the EIA […]
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Make tax regime predictable, stable, Budget committee tells Ng’anduThe Parliamentary Budget Committee has recommended that the Ministry of Finance should urgently undertake a comprehensive review of the taxation regime so as to constitute a more stable and predictable tax regime. And Minster of […]
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Kapwepwe fired for restructuring ZNBC without ministry approvalThe dismissal of ZNBC board chairman Mulenga Kapwepwe came after she created a new parallel management position at par with the Director General to report to her board, News Diggers has learnt. According to a […]
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Illegal gold mining makes it hard to quantify production – WinaVice-President Inonge Wina says government still faces challenges in quantifying the exact amount of gold produced in Zambia due to huge numbers of illegal miners scattered across the country. Responding to a question from Senga […]
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Rampant maize smuggling poses threat to food security – KatamboAgriculture Minister Micheal Katambo has announced that Zambia currently has over one million metric tonnes of maize, representing just eight months of food security. And Katambo has complained that rampant maize smuggling remains a major […]
