We’ll submit all documents and proceed with mining in Lower Zambezi – Mwembeshi Resources
MWEMBESHI Resources Limited Communications and Corporate Affairs Manager Oliver Shalala says the company will comply and submit all the required plans within a week, as requested by ZEMA, and resume mining activities in Lower Zambezi National Park. And Feira member of parliament Emmanuel Tembo says government should not be swayed by public outcry on mining in Lower Zambezi, but allow it to proceed for the benefit of locals and the economy at large. But Conservation Advocates Zambia (CAZ) director Mehluli Batakathi says the organisation will not rest until Mwembeshi Resources’ mining license is revoked. The Zambia Environmental Management Agency has.......
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There’s no political party without corrupt elements
SOCIALIST Party leader Fred M’membe says his party has some corrupt members who will be in prison by December 2026 once they win the next general elections. During a political programme on Prime TV, Dr M’membe said the fight against corruption needs to start from within the ruling party, and that the Socialist Party would lead by example in ensuring that corrupt elements are brought to book. Dr Fred M’MEMBE: “Under the Socialist government, the corruption fight will start with us. We tell our members that if we win elections in August 2026, by December we can guarantee you some.......
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Who is the best candidate to lead PF?
- Brian Mundubile (28%, 224 Votes)
- Edgar Lungu (14%, 115 Votes)
- Chitalu Chilufya (14%, 108 Votes)
- Given Lubinda (12%, 99 Votes)
- Chishimba Kambwili (12%, 97 Votes)
- Emmanuel Mwamba (9%, 73 Votes)
- Greyford Monde (9%, 70 Votes)
- Geoffrey Mwamba (2%, 13 Votes)
Total Voters: 799
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Ex-ZRA boss released on bond, faces 44 charges
POLICE in Lusaka have jointly charged and arrested former Zambia Revenue Authority commissioner general Kingsley Chanda and former ZRA director of administration with 44 counts of abuse of authority of office and wilful failure to comply with the law or applicable procedure. In a statement, Friday, Police Spokesperson Rae Hamoonga said the duo failed to comply with any law or applicable procedure or guidelines and abused their authority of office in relation to the disposal of 22 used Zambia Revenue…….
ERB cautions against fuel hoarding
THE Energy Regulation Board (ERB) has cautioned Oil Marketing Companies (OMCs) and Petroleum Retail dealers against deliberately holding back fuel sales, especially prior to price review announcements. In a statement, ERB Public Relations Manager Namukolo Kasumpa said such practice was tantamount to hoarding and was an offence under clause 2.2 of the Conditions of the Licence to Retail Petroleum Products. “The Energy Regulation Board (ERB) would like to caution Oil Marketing Companies (OMCs) and Petroleum Retail dealers against deliberately holding…….
UNILUS sues state, seeks possession of Mwanawasa’s retirement house
THE University of Lusaka (UNILUS) has sued the state in the Lusaka High Court demanding an order for possession of late former president Levy Mwanawasa’s retirement house in Chongwe. The institution, which has cited the Attorney General and others unknown as respondents, is also seeking for other reliefs as the court may deem fit, and costs of and incidental to this action. According to originating summons and affidavit in support of originating summons for summary possession, UNILUS registrar Kawanga Kapalayi…….
We’ll bring Drogba, Okocha for African Legends match – Kings of Africa
KINGS of Africa has revealed that Didier Drogba and Jay Jay Okocha will headline the African Legends team to face Zambia in three months’ time following the recent success of the FC Barcelona Legends exhibition match. And Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Sport Kangwa Chileshe says the government is happy that the 2012 AFCON and Barca Legends match left a legacy that enhanced Zambia’s tourism footprint. Speaking during a media briefing on Thursday, Kings of Africa Director Projects Tichaona…….
Diary of a 35 year old retiree (Episode 12)
Once in the retirement circles, one will need to tap into what I call the five necessities for the wealthy. Once you have these five things on your list, your investment will be secured. That investment made with your lump sum will surely be protected, and the risk of losing it all is narrowed. There may be other things that you need; however, the ones below are what I call the Hanzala List. Please just see what may work for....