COMMENT Ban HH from overseas travel and abuse of state resources David Cameron once remarked that, “The economy is the start and end of everything. You can’t have successful education reform or any other reform if you don’t have a strong economy.” In a time of deepening economic turmoil that Zambia finds itself grappling with… Continue reading Ban HH from overseas travel and abuse of state resources
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MUNDUBILE LEGALLY ELECTED LEADER OF OPPOSITION
MUNDUBILE LEGALLY ELECTED LEADER OF OPPOSITION. …the Constitutional Court says the election of the Mporokoso law maker as Leader of the Opposition in Parliament was in line with Article 74 (2) of the Constitution Lusaka – Wednesday, 26 June 2024. THE Constitutional Court has ruled that Patriotic Front (PF) Mporokoso Member of Parliament, Brian Mundubile… Continue reading MUNDUBILE LEGALLY ELECTED LEADER OF OPPOSITION
Status of the Tanzania -Zambia Power inter-Connector
Status of the Tanzania -Zambia Power inter-Connector Amb. Emmanuel Mwamba wrote; At the Press conference held by President Hakainde Hichilema at State House, new ZANIS reporter, Kalani Muchima asked a brilliant question on the status of the powet inter-connector between Zambia and Tanzania. But he appeared misguided or directed emphasis on the false information about… Continue reading Status of the Tanzania -Zambia Power inter-Connector
DEC SEIZED K9M FROM CHAINAMA HOTEL PROPRIETOR AND NHEF OVER UNFILFILLED LAND ALLOCATIONS
DEC SEIZED K9M FROM CHAINAMA HOTEL PROPRIETOR AND NHEF OVER UNFILFILLED LAND ALLOCATIONS Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP), Gilbert Phiri, has initiated legal proceedings in the Economic and Financial Crimes Court to forfeit properties worth more than K9 million allegedly connected to a money laundering scandal involving three directors of the National Housing Empowerment Fund… Continue reading DEC SEIZED K9M FROM CHAINAMA HOTEL PROPRIETOR AND NHEF OVER UNFILFILLED LAND ALLOCATIONS
ZAMBIAN GOVERNMENT EMBARKS ON FORMULATING ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE (AI) FRAMEWORK
ZAMBIAN GOVERNMENT EMBARKS ON FORMULATING ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE (AI) FRAMEWORK The Minister of Science and Technology, Felix Mutati, has announced that the Zambian Government is in the process of establishing an Artificial Intelligence (AI) Framework. Mutati said Zambia is currently formulating an AI Strategy in collaboration with the Tony Blair Institute. He said the country is… Continue reading ZAMBIAN GOVERNMENT EMBARKS ON FORMULATING ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE (AI) FRAMEWORK
SNAPSHOT IN HISTORY : ACCOUNTABILITY UNDER DR. KENNETH KAUNDA’S UNIP
SNAPSHOT IN HISTORY : ACCOUNTABILITY UNDER DR. KENNETH KAUNDA’S UNIP By Eugene Makai TIMELINE : [1983] DEFENCE MINISTER’S WIFE CAUGHT SMUGGLING DRUGS INTO THE UK – FIRED The wife of Zambian Defence Minister Wilson Mofya Chakulya, Mrs. Susan Chakulya was arrested in the United Kingdom on a drugs charge and produced at Dudley Crown Court.… Continue reading SNAPSHOT IN HISTORY : ACCOUNTABILITY UNDER DR. KENNETH KAUNDA’S UNIP
ZRA misses revenue collection target by 11%
ZRA misses revenue collection target by 11% The Zambia Revenue Authority – ZRA has missed its April 2024 tax collection target by a notable 11%, perhaps depicting the tough economic conditions existing in the Zambian economy. ZRA collected a total of K12 billion (abut US$460 million) against a set target of K13.6 billion for the… Continue reading ZRA misses revenue collection target by 11%
What is the short term action plan?
What is the short term action plan? If the management team has run out of ideas and has adopted a “do nothing strategy”, and the board of directors is just watching, isn’t it time to change the board? The reason why ZESCO has competitive remuneration for top management is to make sure that top and… Continue reading What is the short term action plan?
President Ruto says he will not sign Finance Bill 2024, orders it to be withdrawn
Kenya president Ruto forced to follow the will of the people – backs down after protests This is a classical case of Parliament voting on party and wip line instead of representing the views of their electorates and constituencies. Ruto now faces the prospect of being forced to resign as the protests have led to… Continue reading President Ruto says he will not sign Finance Bill 2024, orders it to be withdrawn
COURT DISMISSES PETITION AGAINST MUNDUBILE
COURT DISMISSES PETITION AGAINST MUNDUBILE The Constitutional Court has dismissed a petition by Patriotic Front Member MOSES SAKALA that former leader of the Opposition in the National Assembly BRIAN MUNDUBILE assumed office illegally. The court has ruled that according to article 74 of the Constitution the Leader of Opposition in the National Assembly is elected… Continue reading COURT DISMISSES PETITION AGAINST MUNDUBILE