By Michael Kaluba The Foundation for Democratic Process -FODEP- is appealing to the Speaker of the National Assembly Dr. Patrick Matibini to consider guiding the nation on whether or not opposition lawmakers who recently defected to the ruling party qualify to receive their gratuities. FODEP submits that section 4 subsection (3) on paragraph (a)…
By Michael Kaluba The Millers Association of Zambia -MAZ- has predicted a continued and drastic downward adjustment in mealie-meal prices on the local market in the coming months citing the anticipated bumper harvest, the export program and availability of seasonal foods on the market. And an initial assessment conducted by the association has shown…
By Michael Kaluba The Small Scale Miners Association has backed calls by some youths in Kitwe who protested yesterday demanding that the government releases mineral-rich slug dumps to them for empowerment. Association Spokesperson Samson Mpempulwe tells phoenix news that the protest by the youths is a testament to the widespread unemployment and poverty levels…
By Chileshe Mwango Economist Noel Kabwita has charged that the incessant circulation of money in the economy in the name of empowerment funds is weakening the kwacha. Mr. Kabwita explains that what is currently happening is that there is a normal circulation of money into the economy which he says has no effect on…
By Mastone Moonze Chiefs in Southern Province have cautioned the opposition UPND National Management against taking the outcome of the ongoing primary elections as a true reflection of people’s will on the ground. Southern Royal Foundation Chairperson Chief Chikanta has told Phoenix News in Kalomo that some named incumbent members of parliament are a…
By Chileshe Mwango and Prudence Siabana Concerns have been raised by various stakeholders over the government’s decision to go ahead with the administering of the AstraZeneca vaccine despite reports of the drug having side effects as reported in other parts of the world. UPND Vice President Mutale Nalumango is challenging the government to act…
By Balewa Zyuulu Health Minister Dr Jonas Chanda has become the first Zambian to receive the first dose of the AstraZeneca covid-19 vaccine after officially launching the national vaccination program this morning. Dr Chanda was vaccinated at the university teaching hospital where he officially launched the national vaccination program under the covax facility. The…
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