Government has called for more collaborative dialogue with the private sector in the formulation of the 2017 national budget. Finance Minister Felix Mutati says government wants to come up with a budget which the private sector itself should own. Mr. Mutati says this in order that if the budget fails, Government should not be blamed for its failure. He says ...

The Zambia Council for Social Development (ZCSD) says while the ambition by President Lungu to construct more houses is a good initiative, the economy is not permissive. Executive Secretary Lewis Mwape says with the coming of the IMF, it is unnecessary for the government to embark on the construction of new houses. He says in as much as the country ...

The former Israeli PM and president, Shimon Peres, has died aged 93. He suffered a stroke two weeks ago and his condition improved before a sudden deterioration on Tuesday. His son Chemi led tributes to “one of the founding fathers of the state of Israel” who “worked tirelessly” for it. Mr Peres, who was one of the last of a ...

Adele really doesn’t care about the Brangelina split. While it was reported the chart-topper dramatically devoted her Madison Square Garden concert last Tuesday to Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie in the wake of their shock split, she’s retracted the dedication and clarified she actually doesn’t give a toss. “I don’t care they broke up. I couldn’t give a f—ng s–t,” the singer ...

Green Party President Peter Sinkamba says he expects President Edgar Lungu’s speech during the ceremonial opening of Parliament to be in line with his inauguration speech. Mr. Sinkamba notes that while in his speech to parliament last year the President talked about a smart Zambia, during the last inauguration he appeared to have moved away from the smart Zambia plans. ...

The Zambia United Local Authorities Workers Union (ZULAWU) has called on newly appointed Local Government Minister Vincent Mwale to urgently address the challenges facing council retirees. ZULAWU President Misheck Nyambose says the issue of retirees needs urgent attention as councils are failing to pay them. Mr. Nyambose says the failure by councils to pay retirees has rendered them destitute. He ...

Andre Schuerrle smashed in a late equaliser as Borussia Dortmund held Real Madrid in the Champions League on Tuesday, while Leicester City claimed another famous European victory. Premier League champions Leicester made it two wins from two in their debut Champions League campaign as Islam Slimani’s first-half goal secured a 1-0 win against FC Porto, and it was a good ...

United Progressive People (UPP) President Dr. Saviour Chishimba says any increase in the price of fuel and electricity will hurt the poor more. The removal of subsidies on fuel and electricity are some of the conditions of the IMF bailout package. Dr. Chishimba says it is the poor who will lose jobs and pay high bus fares as well as ...

Women organizations have expressed confidence that Zambia will meet the SADC protocol of having equal representation of both men and women in decision making positions. Women for Change Executive Director Lumba Siyanga has commended President Edgar Lungu for appointing women to his Cabinet. She says the organization is grateful to the President for having confidence in women. And Ms. Siyanga has ...

The Road Transport and Safety Agency (RTSA) will soon resume the use of the motor vehicle fitness testing machine at Mimosa. Ministry of Transport and Communication Assistant Director for Road Safety Lubinda Sakanga says the machine has been modified to suit the country’s traffic environment. He however, states that the standards at which the machine will be testing vehicles will ...