Justice Minister Dr. Ngosa Simbyakula says Government intends to table amendments to the controversial Public Order Act during the current sitting of Parliament. Dr. Simbyakula says the idea is to ensure that the Act is amended before Parliament is dissolved in May. He says in line with President Edgar Lungu’s directive, his Ministry is currently carrying out consultations with various ...

The National Association for Medium and Small Scale Contractors (NAMSSC) has urged local contractors to stop denting the image of the local construction industry by ensuring they carryout quality works and within schedule. Association President Mutale Mpepo says the association is saddened with local contractors who abandon projects. Mr. Mpepo says local contractors should strive to build a good reputation ...

The Center for Trade, Policy and Development (CTPD) has advised government to allow the private sector export maize to neighboring Zimbabwe as opposed to a government to government deal. CTPD Executive Director Isabel Mukelabai says exporting maize stocks stored by the Food Reserve Agency (FRA) is endangering the food security of the country. Ms Mukelabai says it is for this ...

The Zambia Union of Financial Institutions and Allied Workers (ZUFIAW) says the violence orchestrated by suspected UPND cadres in Bweengwa defeats the very purpose for a peaceful and prosperous nation for which freedom fighters fought for. ZUFIAW General Secretary Chingati Msiska in a statement the political violence in Bweengwa was an act of total disregard for those people who fought ...

Chief Government Spokesperson Chishimba Kambwili has described as irresponsible UPND presidential advisor Douglas Syakalima’s endorsement of the violence in Bweengwa orchestrated by suspected UPND cadres. Mr. Kambwili in a statement says this confirms the UPND’s violent agenda in its selfish political ambitions. He says contrary to Mr. Syakalima’s assertions, Government has consistently condemned violence regardless of who is behind it. ...