Electoral Commission of Zambia ECZ Vice Chairperson Emily Sikazwe has called on all eligible voters to register during the on-going voter registration exercise. Ms Sikazwe said the commission is targeting at least 80 percent of eligible voters to be captured during the exercise that will run from November 9 to…
Transparency International Zambia TIZ has called for adequate funding of operations of integrity committees for them to operate effectively in the fight against corruption in the country. TIZ Executive Director Maurice Nyambe says that integrity committees should not be treated as add ons to the work being done by various…
Minister of Health Chitalu Chilufya has expressed worry with the increased reinfections of covid19 in the country. Dr. Chilufya says some people are getting re-infected after a month from recovery. Speaking during the covid19 update in Lusaka today, Dr. Chilufya has therefore appealed to the recovered patients and the citizenry…
Vice President Inonge Wina says the failure by some members of parliament to support the constitution amendment bill number 10 of 2019 was a disservice to the youth, women and people living with disabilities in the country. Mrs. Wina says the bill contained clauses that would increase participation of the…
Government has expressed concern at the high number of ministries, provinces and spending agencies being cited for audit queries adding that it has the potential to undermine public confidence in the executive. The concerns by Government arise from the Auditor General’s report for the financial year ended 31st December, 2019 and…
The United States government has announced a 39 billion-kwacha five-year development program for Zambia. US Charge d’ Affairs David Young says the program will be utilised in the area of General Education, Tourism, health and agriculture. Mr. Young announced the program when he paid a courtesy call on President Edgar…