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%
Category: Politics
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President Ruto says he will not sign Finance Bill 2024, orders it to be withdrawn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as the protests have led to… Continue reading President Ruto says he will not sign Finance Bill 2024, orders it to be withdrawn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
MBULA DEFENDS HH, KANGWA ON GOVERNMENT VEHICLE USE: “ONE IS A POLICY MAKER, THE OTHER IS IMPLEMENTER”
MBULA DEFENDS HH, KANGWA ON GOVERNMENT VEHICLE USE: “ONE IS A POLICY MAKER, THE OTHER IS IMPLEMENTER” By Mwenya Mofya FORMER Secretary to Cabinet Leslie Mbula says President Hakainde Hichilema did not override his Secretary to the Cabinet regarding the directive on the use of government vehicles. He argues that the President is a policymaker… Continue reading MBULA DEFENDS HH, KANGWA ON GOVERNMENT VEHICLE USE: “ONE IS A POLICY MAKER, THE OTHER IS IMPLEMENTER”
OVER 80 PERCENT OF WORKERS IN MANGANESE MINES IN CENTRAL PROVINCE ON VERGE OF LOSING THEIR JOBS
OVER 80 PERCENT OF WORKERS IN MANGANESE MINES IN CENTRAL PROVINCE ON VERGE OF LOSING THEIR JOBS By Chileshe Mwango Over 80 percent of workers in manganese mines located in Serenje District of Central Province are on the verge of losing their jobs following the ongoing load-shedding which has seen reduced production by over 50… Continue reading OVER 80 PERCENT OF WORKERS IN MANGANESE MINES IN CENTRAL PROVINCE ON VERGE OF LOSING THEIR JOBS
CHIPATA-MCHINJI RAILWAY LINE TO BE REVAMPED ONCE THE JOINING RAIL IN MALAWI AND MOZAMBIQUE IS OPERATIONAL – HACHIPUKA
CHIPATA-MCHINJI RAILWAY LINE TO BE REVAMPED ONCE THE JOINING RAIL IN MALAWI AND MOZAMBIQUE IS OPERATIONAL – HACHIPUKA Zambia Railways Limited ZRL Board Chairperson Emmanuel Hachipuka says the Chipata-Mchinji Railway line can only be revamped once the joining rail from both the Malawian and Mozambiquan side start operating. Mr. Hachipuka says unless the two joining… Continue reading CHIPATA-MCHINJI RAILWAY LINE TO BE REVAMPED ONCE THE JOINING RAIL IN MALAWI AND MOZAMBIQUE IS OPERATIONAL – HACHIPUKA
LUAPULA CHIEFS COUNCIL REJECT VIET-ZAM LAND DEAL
LUAPULA CHIEFS COUNCIL REJECT VIET-ZAM LAND DEAL The Luapula province chiefs council would like to Dispel and refute media and public claims that the Royal highnesses of Luapula province have sold Or allocated 6 million hectares of land for the Rice investment project by viet zam diversified Development cooperation limited. After careful review and wider… Continue reading LUAPULA CHIEFS COUNCIL REJECT VIET-ZAM LAND DEAL
Robert Chabinga was rightly chosen as leader of the opposition in Parliament – Constitution court
CONCOURT RULING ON LEADER OF OPPOSITION A novel ruling was passed by the Constitution court today that interpreted the modus operand of article 74(2) of the Constitution of Zambia that state the Leader of Oppsition should be from the party with most MPs in Parliament. They note that the article does not state how that… Continue reading Robert Chabinga was rightly chosen as leader of the opposition in Parliament – Constitution court
Congolese Magistrate exposes ‘Bonaza’ Malanji, says he has no businesses in DRC
Congolese Magistrate exposes ‘Bonaza’ Malanji, says he has no businesses in DRC JOE Malanji’s claims that he was engaged in lucrative businesses in neighbouring Congo DR collapsed in dramatic fashion yesterday as a magistrate from that country revealed that there was no such thing. Charles Kabozya said upon verifying the documents he received from… Continue reading Congolese Magistrate exposes ‘Bonaza’ Malanji, says he has no businesses in DRC