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Exam-based promotions will help fight corruption, nepotism in public service – ZCTU

By Jane Chanda The Zambia Congress of Trade Unions (ZCTU) says the current system in the public service has been plagued by favouritism, with hardworking employees being overlooked for promotions…

Don’t tell DSTV what to broadcast – IBA director general

By Mubanga Mubanga Former MultiChoice Zambia general manager and now Independent Broadcasting Authority (IBA) director general Guntila Muleya says MultiChoice should not be dictated to over the programming the pay…

Fr Chikoya can’t tell us what to do – Police

By Mubanga Mubanga People should not tell us what to do, because we are professionally trained, Police spokesperson Rae Hamoonga has said. Last Wednesday, Council of Churches in Zambia general…

Millers layoff workers, more job loses expected due to prolonged load shedding

By Chinoyi Chipulu Some millers on the Copperbelt have said they have had to layoff unspecified number of workers, with more jobs still on the line owing to scaled down…

Don’t be in conflict with Church, Rev Mulenga urges govt

By Chinoyi Chipulu Ndola based clergyman Chilekwa Mulenga says government should not be in conflict with the church, by dictating who it should welcome, but work closely together to serve…

I thank outgoing British envoy for prevailing over UPND to stop abusing incumbency – Chitala

Congratulations to the United Kwacha Alliance (UKA) By Dr Mbita ChitalaThe whole country must cry a sigh of relief and congratulate former President Edgah Chagwa Lungu and the other members…

Jay Jay develops another medical condition in police custody

By Staff Reporter Magistrate Boniface Mwala has ordered a medical checkup on Petauke-Central member of parliament Emmanuel Jay Jay Banda after he developed another medical condition while in police detention.…

Govt unveils K41.9 billion supplementary budget to respond to effects of drought

By Chinoyi Chipulu Finance and National Planning minister Dr Situmbeko Musokoswane has presented a supplementary budget to Parliament estimated at K41.9 billion Kwacha to respond to the droughts being experienced…

Sean demands warrant of arrest against Syakalima for failing to appear before court

By Esther Chisola Patriots for Economic Progress (PeP) leader Sean Tembo asked the Lusaka Magistrates’s Court to issue a warrant of arrest against Education Minister Douglas Syakalima for failure to…

Economist calls for increased local participation in economy to avoid capital flight

By Jane Chanda Economist Kelvin Chisanga says increased local participation is crucial for Zambia’s economic growth, to avoid capital flight from the country. As the country recorded a 25.6 percent…