Daily Archives: November 5, 2016

Qatar Airways to commence flights into Zambia

The Zambia Airports Corporation Limited has confirmed that Qatar Airways, one of the Five Star Airlines in the world, will commence flights to Lusaka during the first quarter of 2017. Zambia Airports Corporation Communications and Brand Manager Mweembe Sikaulu has told Journalists in Lusaka that this will provide the Zambian traveler with a wider choice of travel options and indeed ...

Read More »

Crack a weep against ‘corrupt’ ministers, Chanda tells Lungu

Forth Revolution President Eric Chandra says President Edgar Lungu should not just make empty threats but go a step further in cracking a weep against ministers cited in the latest Auditor General’s Report. And Mr. Chanda says it was going to be better for all the ministers and other controlling officers cited in the 2015 Auditor General’s Report to step ...

Read More »

TIZ urges ‘corrupt’ ministers to step down

Transparency International Zambia (TIZ) has challenged Cabinet Ministers who have been cited in the 2015 Auditor General’s report to consider stepping down to pave way for investigations. TIZ Information Officer Charles Chulu says the challenge has already been put by President Edgar Lungu when he said he is looking into the evidence that is produced by the Anti Corruption Commission ...

Read More »

Labour Ministers assures workers of impartiality

Labour and Social Security Minister Joyce Nonde has assured the nation that she will be impartial when dealing with issues to do with workers in the country. Mrs. Nonde says there are a lot of issues that requires government, Trade Unions, Employers and workers to work together to set agenda for employment and labour. Speaking during the Meet the labour ...

Read More »

US election 2016: Trump momentum forces new Clinton effort

As opinion polls suggest Donald Trump is gaining support, Hillary Clinton has been holding rallies in states that had been considered safe for the Democrats. A BBC correspondent says both teams are now concentrating more on getting their supporters to vote rather than swaying those undecided. Thirty-seven million early ballots have already been cast. US authorities say they are assessing ...

Read More »

Lungu urged to promote media freedoms

President Edgar Lungu has been urged to ensure that media freedoms in the country are not only protected, but are also promoted and expanded. Transparency International Zambia (TIZ) President Lee Habasonda says this is the only way President will leave a legacy of good leadership for himself. He has reminded President Lungu that he will need the media once he ...

Read More »

Lungu’s stance on ‘corrupt’ ministers cheers PF

The ruling Patriotic Front has welcomed President Edgar Lungu’s directive to investigative wings to probe the alleged involvement in corrupt activities by some Ministers. PF Deputy Spokesperson Frank Bwalya says the party also supports the position of President Lungu to fire any Minister who will be found wanting. Mr. Bwalya says this will create confidence in Zambia’s governance system and ...

Read More »