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Government has warned that it will not take lightly the failure by contractors to complete economical projects within the specified time frame. Works and Supply Permanent Secretary, Charles Mushota says all contractors are expected to stick to the terms and conditions of their contracts. Mr. Mushota says government does not want to see the completion of project go beyond the ...

Ministry of Home Affairs Spokesperson Moses Suwali says the ministry is doing everything within its power to regulate the abuse of social media by people. He says the Ministry of Home Affairs will ensure that anyone abusing the social media platform is brought to book with the help of the Zambia Information and Communications Technology Authority (ZICTA) and the Zambia ...

The Patriotic Front Government has been advised against assuming it can resolve Zambia’s current economic problems by itself. Opposition MMD faction leader Nevers Mumba is urging government to realize that the country’s economic problems are too grave to be resolved by one group of people. Dr. Mumba says Zambians need to come together and through unity solve the complex economic ...

The Civil Society for Poverty Reduction (CSPR) says increasing cases of corruption are contributing to the high levels of poverty in the country. CSPR Executive Director Patrick Nshindano says it is worrying that some government officials continue to engage in corruption. Mr Nshindano says corruption increases poverty levels as funds are diverted from the sectors of the economy they are ...

United Progressive People (UPP) President Dr. Saviour Chishimba has called on government to call for a Constituent Assembly to relook at the current constitution. And Dr. Chishimba has cautioned Zambians against trusting the PF with the process of amending the republican constitution. He says if the country is to make amendments to the current constitution, there is need to first ...

The Zambia Information and Communications Technology Authority (ZICTA) says all unverified and unregistered sim cards will by midnight tonight be disconnected. ZICTA Acting director for support services Edgar Mulauzi explains that subscribers who will be deactivated are those whose registration documents are unclear and those whose signatures seemed to have slightly changed over time. He says sim card registration is ...

Siavonga District Commissioner Lovemore Kanyama has warned individuals going round in the district spreading falsehoods that there will be a change of government next week. Mr. Kanyama says it is worrying that some people in the district are deceiving others that there will be change of government on the pretext that President Edgar Lungu was not duly elected as president. ...

The Zambia police have offered a reward of K100, 000.00 for anyone who will provide them with the information which will lead to the arrest and conviction of people connected to cases of arson happening in the country. Police inspector general Kakoma Kanganja notes in a statement that the country has experienced numerous cases of fire incidences some of which he ...

The Independent Churches of Zambia (ICOZ) has commended President Edgar Lungu for creating the Ministry of Religious affairs and national guidance. ICOZ Board Chairperson Bishop David Masupa says the creation of the ministry has reinforced Zambia’s declaration as a Christian nation. He notes that President Lungu has done all he can to ensure that Zambia is truly a Christian nation. ...

Zambia Youths in the Fight Against Corruption (ZYAFAC) is happy with President Edgar Lungu’s resolve to curb corruption especially among senior government officials. ZYAFAC Acting Executive Director Maurice Malambo says President Lungu’s strong position on corruption is inspiring confidence in the Zambian people. Mr. Malambo says it is gratifying that the Head of State is also concerned with the slow ...