Daily Archives: August 4, 2018

Ngwale wants Mumbi Phiri elevated as full Cabinet Minister

Goodwill Ambassador Elijah Ngwale has called on President Lungu to consider elevating nominated Member of Parliament Mumbi Phiri as Minister of Community Development while Emerine Kabanshi be taken to the Ministry of Gender. Mr. Ngwale feels that Mrs. Phiri can do well in that ministry due to her interest in the issues related to vulnerable people. He has told Q-news ...

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VEEP urges Miles Sampa to grow LCC revenue base

Vice President Inonge Wina has urged newly elected Mayor Miles Sampa to help improve revenue collection for the council and resolve statutory financial obligations for the council by working together with management and the councilors. Officiating at the inauguration ceremony, of Mr. Sampa Ms Wina is of the firm belief that Lusaka City Council has the potential to raise enough ...

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JCTR calls for effective implementation of decentralization policy

The Jesuit Centre For Theological Reflection (JCTR) has expressed concern on some leaders who are in a habit of going out to interact with the people and appreciate the situation on the ground during election period. JCTR Programs Officer for Social and Economic Development Innocent Ndashe says this practice must not be limited to election campaign period but must become ...

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PF, UPND agree to implement peace pact agreement

The ruling Patriotic Front and the opposition United Party For National Development (UPND) have pledged to abide by the peace pact that was recently signed to end political violence by the two parties. Patriotic Front Secretary General Davies Mwila has reaffirmed the patriotic front’s commitment to maintain peace and development in the country. Speaking when he paid a courtesy call ...

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Conviction of Kapoko, four other’s cheers TIZ

Transparency International Zambia (TIZ) has welcomed the conviction and sentencing of Former  Ministry of Health Chief Human Resource Officer Henry  Kapoko and four others for corruption and theft involving k 6 million. TIZ Chapter President Reuben Lifuka has also commended the judiciary and the anti-corruption commission (acc) for the work they have put in to conclude this case. Mr. Lifuka ...

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