By Derrick Sinjela TRANSPORT and Communications Minister Brian Mushimba is elated following cabinet approval to resuscitate a national flag carrier so as to boost Zambia’s hospitality potential. Mr. Mushimba, a Patriotic Front (PF) Kankoyo Member of Parliament (MP), Copperbelt Province allayed fears of political interference once the airline is resuscitated on 24th October 2018. Braving fiery questions on a Sunday 4th February 2018, Zambia National Broadcasting Corporation (ZNBC) Sunday Interview anchored by Grevazio Zulu, Mushimba applauded Government investment of US$1.7bn on infrastructure development of the aviation industry; restating that time is ripe for Zambia to revive the National Airline. A...

By Derrick Sinjela ADDRESSING a United Party for National Development (UPND) Alliance Partners Media Briefing on Sunday 28th January 2018, People’s Party (PP) President, Mike Mulongoti challenged President Edgar Chagwa Lungu to elaborate on his nationality.   Flanked by Alliance for Democracy and Development (ADD) President, Charles Lubasi Milupi, UPND President, Hakainde Hichilema, UPND Deputy Secretary for Administration, Gertrude Imenda Mobilisation Chairperson, Silvia Tembo-Masebo, Lusaka Province Chairperson, Obvious Mwaliteta,  and Political Activist Dante Saunders, a soft spoken Mr. Mulongoti wondered why President Lungu remained mute on accrued wealth and his true nationality. Formerly, Information and Broadcasting Minister, during the Movement...

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……Incoming CE also looks to raise stock of Zambia’s economy By Derrick Sinjela Making a difference in people’s lives – that’s the goal for banker Leina Gabaraane, who took over the helm as the new chief executive of Stanbic Bank Zambia this month. Mr Gabaraane, who replaced Charles Mudiwa as boss the country’s largest bank by balance sheet, has promised to channel his energy and passion into ensuring his staff “wow” customers with the bank’s products and services. Key business sectors, including SME, mining, energy, agriculture and infrastructure, will also be a focus for Mr Gabaraane as the bank continues...