SHIWANG’ANDU PF member of parliament Stephen Kampyongo says Zambians are stressed with the way things are moving in the country, adding that the UPND “kuya bebele” if they can’t fulfill their campaign promises. And some netizens have described government as insensitive for increasing both the costs of fuel and electricity almost at the same time. On Wednesday, the Energy Regulation Board (ERB) approved Zesco’s request to increase electricity tariffs by 10 percent, effective May 1, 2024. Commenting on this development, in an interview, Thursday, Kampyongo said it was pointless for workers to celebrate Labour Day because their incomes had been eroded by the increased cost of essential commodities. “The people of Zambia will decide. The people of Zambia now I...

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