The Centre for Trade Policy and Development (CTPD) says it is deeply concerned with President Hakainde Hichilema’s delay in appointing the Board of Directors of the Financial Intelligence Centre (FIC). CTPD Executive Director Isaac Mwaipopo said that the delay will work towards weakening the operations of the Financial Intelligence Centre which has continued to operate Read more about CTPD CONCERNED WITH WEAK GOVERNANCE AND OVERSIGHT FUNCTIONS AT FIC[…]

Business came to a standstill, as heavy police presence troubled the street vendors at Lusaka’s Central Business District CBD Lima tower station. The vendors complained on Tuesday morning of not being given notice to evacuate the trading places along the road, saying the move is unfair and inconsiderate. They called on relevant authorities to consider Read more about VENDORS EVICTED FROM LUSAKA’S LIMA TOWER STATION.[…]

Zambia Police Spokesperson Rae Hamonga says a total number of 9679 road traffic accidents were recorded country-wide during the second quarter of 2023. Mr. Hamoonga said this represents an increase in the number of accidents as compared to the second quarter of 2022 the same period. Mr. Hamoonga stated that 421 were recorded as fatal Read more about POLICE RECORD HIGHER NUMBER OF ACCIDENTS IN 2023 2ND QUARTER.[…]

The Local Government Service Commission (LGSC) has advised Local Authorities to be awarding the Constituency Development Funds (CDF) contracts on merit to deserving contractors. The Commission warned that it will not hesitate to fire officers who will be found engaging in corrupt practices. Addressing Serenje town council chief officers at the civic center, Commission Vice Read more about “AWARD CDF PROJECTS ON MERIT” COMMISSION TELLS LOCAL AUTHORITIES.[…]