Government has assured the people of Zambia that there will be no disruption of development projects following the recently approved changes to the 2015 mining tax regime by Cabinet that will result in revenue loss of about K2.3 Billion.
Chief Government Spokesperson Chishimba Kambwili said though some projects may delay, government is on course to ensure that all the on-going development projects are completed in time for the benefit of the people of Zambia.
Mr. Kambwili who is also Minister of Information and Broadcasting Services said government has since asked the Ministry of Finance to come up with proposals on how to cover up the K2.3 billion financial gap.
The Minister said government will also seek donor support and that the nation will be informed of the new developments in due time.
Speaking when he featured on Let the People Talk programme on Radio Phoenix in Lusaka today, Mr. Kambwili said government is committed to addressing the various challenges affecting the people of Zambia.
And Mr. Kambwili said Zambia is on course to beating the June 17, 2015 International Telecommunication Union (ITU) deadline of migrating from analog to digital broadcasting.
Meanwhile, Mr. Kambwili has lashed out at some named media houses in the country for their negative reporting and continuous attacks on President Edgar Lungu.
The Minister said the continuous defamation with impunity on the Head of State by some media houses is tarnishing the image of the country.
Mr Kambwili advised the named media houses to stick to the tenets of journalism which is to inform, educate and entertain and warned them against abusing media freedom for character assassination.
This Guy is embarrassing !
Embarassing or not, he is doing his duty to inform us on what we need to know.
Development projects are the key to unlock internal growth for any country and I think a lot of Zambians are beginning to understand the importance of integrated infrastructure like intercity highways, airports, railways etc.
NIGERIA’S Civil Society Network Against Corruption chairman Olanrewaju Suraju says he is ready to stand trial in Zambia “in defence of the truth” after Rupiah Banda’s lawyers threatened to sue him for contempt of court. And the Nigerians say they would demand for Banda’s son, Henry, to be extradited from South Africa to face trial in Nigeria. Makebi Zulu Advocates, representing former president Banda, have written to the CSNAC asking the organisation’s chairman to retract his statement that Nigerians will demand the repayment of the oil money from Zambia. “We stand by our words and assertion and I am expressing my willingness to stand trial as a witness of truth whenever they file for action,” Suraju said. “We are eager to come to Zambia and testify. I have briefed my lawyers here in…
…Nigeria.
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Just go sh**t if you are full than just talking rubbish all the time.
“Kambwili said though some projects may delay, government is on course to ensure that all the on-going development projects are completed in time….”
What time, Mr Kambwili? Before 2016 elections or after? You’re so vague
Guess his children are saying abesu!!
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African leadership is so embarrassing & by extension as Africans we have so embarrassingly failed to look after ourselves.
“… Mr. Kambwili who is also Minister of Information and Broadcasting Services said government has since asked the Ministry of Finance to come up with proposals on how to cover up the K2.3 billion financial gap…”
Great news Hon. Minister!!!
According to you, the same old senile crook who created mess in a first instance has been now given opportunity to create even bigger mess and do further enhancement of his own finances.
This man is VILE!