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President Hakainde Hichilema has been urged to set up a Commission of Inquiry to look into the corruption that took place during the PF regime especially with revelations made by former ZESCO board chairman Dr Mbita Chitala in his latest book. In his book entitled “Corporate Capture, the Political Economy of Electricity Management in Zambia 2014-2021”, (How Not to Manage ...

The new dawn UPND government says it is currently consulting extensively on the way forward regards the cultivation and use of cannabis for medicinal purposes in Zambia. Ministry of health permanent secretary in charge of technical services, professor Lackson Kasonka explains to q news that the cannabis act was acted upon by the previous PF government which Looked at cannabis ...

Inspector-general of police, Lemmy Kajoba says there are a few criminal minded individuals masquerading as UPND cadres who are going against the presidential directives by soliciting for money from businessmen and women who are trading in these places President Hichilema recently directed police to ensure that there is no caderism and unlawful collection of revenue in the bus stations and ...

The Anti-Corruption Commission has arrested former Zambia Army chief of operations and an officer in the office of the president special division for corruption involving exportation of mukula logs without following laid down procedure. Anti-Corruption Commission spokesperson Queen Chibwe says retired brigadier general Gilbert Wails Mulenga aged 55 of 96 independence avenue, woodlands in Lusaka and Bruce Aongola aged 46, ...

Chief Government Spokesperson Chushi Kasanda, has called on former public service workers who went on voluntary separation from government in 1999 to remain calm as it addresses their plight.   In a statement made available to QTV news, Ms. Kasanda says the plight of the separatees is understandable having waited for over 20 years to get their money. Ms. Kasanda who ...

President Hakainde Hichilema says Zambia has the potential to be a significant contributor to food security around the world through its vast arable land and network of water bodies that allow for sustainable irrigation. President Hichilema says the awe-inspiring scenic beauty, along with a sub-tropical climate and diverse wildlife, makes Zambia an ideal destination for visitors and for those looking ...

Transparency International Zambia (TIZ) has urged President Hakainde Hichilema to act against some government officials he says are now being taught by the corrupt clique on how to siphon money from government. On Monday this week, Republican President Hakainde Hichilema lamented that the corrupt clique that stole from the Zambian people has started fighting back and is employing people all ...

A total of 2,163 people died in fatal road traffic accidents across the country last year. Police spokesperson Rae Hamoonga says during the year 2021, a total number of 32,372 road traffic accidents were recorded countrywide of which 1,757 were fatal road traffic accidents in which 2,163 people died. Mr. Hamoonga says 2,988 were serious road traffic accidents in which ...

Nine Parliamentary candidates have successfully filed in their nominations for the Kabwata parliamentary by-election slated for 3rd February,2022. This is the second time nominations for the Kabwata by-election have been held after the Electoral Commission of Zambia cancelled the earlier nominations following the withdrawal from the race by former UPP candidate Francis Libanda citing Article 52 of the constitution. The ...

The Food Reserve Agency (FRA) says the outstanding balance of K666.9 million owed to farmers who supplied maize to the agency has been disbursed to all the paying banking across the country. Giving an update on farmer payments and crop purchases, FRA Executive Director Chola Kafwabulula says the agency received the money on Monday, 17th January,2022 and disbursed to all ...