The New Hope MMD has entered into a partnership with the ruling UPND based on the shared values of the rule of law, anti corruption fight, the repeal of the public order act, rebuilding the economy and debt repayment strategy among others. MMD president Nevers Mumbai announced at a media briefing in Lusaka today that the party has resolved to ...
Read More »Daily Archives: October 20, 2021
Chief Chiundaponde declines services of the Bangwulau wetlands project
Chief Chiundaponde of the Bisa people of Muchinga province says he no longer needs the operations and services of the Bangwulau wetlands project in his chiefdom following the shooting incident that happened in Muwele area on 28th September, 2021. Forty eight (48) people were shot by the Bangweulu wetlands scouts during a market day called Umunada as they were looking ...
Read More »President Hichilema has a different style of leadership – NDC
The Opposition National Democratic Congress (NDC) has dismissed assertions that the UPND Alliance was not ready to form government hence the delay in replacing those that are being relieved of their duties. Party National Coordinator Joseph Kasonde tells QTV news that President Hakainde Hichilema has a different style of leadership and will not go by the wind and end up ...
Read More »Increase tax on imported timber – Kabamba
The Zambia Forestry and Saw Milling Association has called on the government to increase tax on timber coming from Malawi and Tanzania. Association President Davies Kabamba says cheap timber coming from Malawi and Tanzania has flooded the Zambian market thereby affecting local business. Mr Kabamba says this requires the urgent intervention of government through the ministry of commerce. Speaking to ...
Read More »Chief Chitimukulu calls for realistic solutions to end early marriages
Paramount Chief Chitimukulu of the Bemba speaking has called for a conclusive research that will inform actions to be taken to end early marriages in most rural areas. The traditional leader notes that most people advocating for an end to early marriages are so detached from reality. He says while some chiefs have pledged to end early child marriages in ...
Read More »