The Contractor China National Complete Engineering Corporation has brought forward the completion date of construction of the Lusaka Specialized Hospital from 2020 to December 2019. Meanwhile, Housing and Infrastructure Development minister Ronald Chitotela has directed the contractor to renew the contracts for Zambian workers which have expired but are still working. Currently 30percent of works on the Hospital situated along ...

The Zambia Council for Social Development (ZCSD) has warned that any maneuvers by any political party to manipulate National Dialogue Leadership would jeopardize the achievements the country has attained so far. ZCSD Executive Director Lewis Mwape says the Zambian people are watching and will judge for themselves what kind of Political and Religious leaders the country has and the level ...

The Ministry of Finance is in the first quarter of 2019 introducing a warrant funding system aimed at enhancing national budget predictability. Introducing a warrant funding system will entail that both the treasury and the Ministry being aware of funds available for the Ministry to spend in a preceding period. Secretary to the Treasury Fredson Yamba says this will facilitate ...

The Pensions and Insurance Authority (PIA) has with immediate effect closed down two insurance companies due to insolvency and has since placed them under compulsory liquidation. The insurance companies which have since been placed under compulsory liquidation are Focus Life Assurance Limited and A Plus Assurance Limited. This follows consideration of statement of affairs of the assets and liabilities of ...

The Law Association of Zambia (LAZ) says it is of the considered view that if indeed the land given to President Edgar Lungu by the Kingdom of eSwatini was a gift then this does not constitute a breach of Section 21(1) (b) of Anti Corruption Act. The association says it has concluded legal research on the matter with the view ...

Advocacy against Child Abuse and Gender Based Violence has welcomed the decision by the advisory committee on Prerogative of Mercy not to consider any petition for inmates serving sentences for defilement among the prisoners who were last week pardoned by the Head of State. Advocacy Executive Director Bellion Chola says this indeed has sent a strong warning to would-be offenders ...

The opposition MMD Felix led faction says it still commands a strong following in Zambia despite its decision not to take part in any by-election that takes place before 2021. MMD National Secretary Raphael Nakachinda says his party is well structured and has an effective communication system. Mr. Nakachinda has disclosed that from the recent visits made in 7 provinces ...

Former Zambia Congress of Trade Union (ZCTU) President Leonard Hikaumba has urged government to engage labor unions on how best the national health insurance Act can be implemented in all sectors. Mr. Hikaumba states that this is not a law that is cast on stone but there is room for amendments if need be after labor unions state what ought ...