- Twatwaibile; Lesa ewishibe, Esther lamentsFORMER First Lady Esther Lungu says she is not guilty of any of the offences for which she is appearing before the Financial Crimes Court. And Lungu has wondered which other former First Lady has ever suffered as much as she is currently suffering. Addressing some sympathisers during a lunch break in the matter in which the Director of Public Prosecutions is seeking to forfeit her flats to the state, Lungu remarked that “tatwaibile (we didn’t steal)”. “[Kuli Lesa] eko tufwilefye ukushintilisha, nshatalantante. Twatwaibile, Lesa ewaishiba, Lesa ewishibe (We should just trust in God; and I will not be shaken........
- Labour Day at the Labour Office; the case of prejudice against employersAS Zambia today joins the rest of the world in celebrating Labour Day, we want to focus on the immense contributions that casual and domestic workers make in society around the globe. Often overlooked and undervalued, these individuals play a vital role in various sectors, contributing to the functioning and well-being of communities around us. Casual workers, who are employed on a temporary or part-time basis, form a crucial segment of the workforce in many industries, including construction, agriculture, retail, and hospitality. Despite the temporary nature of their employment, these workers perform essential tasks that keep businesses running smoothly and.......
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- Yes (56%, 446 Votes)
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- Audit Report on External Debt useless- PFPF faction deputy secretary general Nickson Chilangwa says the latest Auditor General’s Report on Zambia’s external debt stock is “useless’’ and not genuine. And Chilangwa says PF MPs that have continued parading themselves before President Hakainde Hichilema will regret as they will be abandoned. In an interview Chilangwa said the Report had undermined the work done by previous auditor generals. ‘’That Audit was not genuine. For me I would want to question auditor generals who were there before like Anna…….
- We should plan the best way to trade mukula – TPAZTIMBER Producers Association of Zambia (TPAZ) president Charles Masange says instituting a commission of inquiry into the trade of mukula will be a waste of time. On Monday, the Southern Africa Network Against Corruption (SANAC) called on President Hakainde Hichilema to set up a commission of inquiry into mukula trade in the last 10 years. But in an interview, Tuesday, Masange opposed SANAC’s call, saying what the country needed was to plan on the best ways of trading in mukula……..
- Lsk grandpa appears in court for incestA SIXTY (60) year old grand father has appeared in the Lusaka Magistrates’ Court facing three counts of incest. Danston Siwelwa of Lusaka’s Chainda Township is alleged to have sexually abused his granddaughter who is under the age of 16 on three occasions in December 2023. It is alleged in the first count that Siwelwa, between December 2, 2023 and December 9, 2023 had carnal knowledge of the victim who to his knowledge is his grand daughter. In the second…….
- Kanyembo names final U17 squad to face UgandaUNDER 17 Women’s National Team coach Carol Kanyemba has named a final 25-player squad ahead of the 2024 U17 FIFA Women’s World Cup third-round qualifiers against Uganda. Kanyemba had called up 35 players to camp 10 days ago, but that list has not now been trimmed. Speaking to the media after announcing the squad yesterday, Kanyemba said competition was good in the team. “The camp of 35 was good because it gave competition to the players we had in camp……..
- Views on Proposed Development Strategy for Critical Minerals – Part 1Introduction The Zambian Government through its Ministry of Mines and Minerals Development (MMMD) is currently undertaking consultations with various stakeholders on the development of a “Critical Minerals Strategy”. The Centre for Trade Policy and Development (CTPD) considers this initiative timely and important if the country is to benefit from the growing demand of these minerals used in the energy transition technologies. The narrative presented here although not exhaustive, does attempt to highlight major issues to be considered in the strategy....