Archive: 27 March 2017

27 Mar 2017 | Stella Goma

ERB to consider public submissions on 75% electricity tariff increase proposal

The Energy Regulation Board says it shall consider written submissions from members of the public and hold a hearing on the proposed 75 per cent electricity tariffs increment. In a statement today, ERB Director Consumer […]

27 Mar 2017 | Sipilisiwe Ncube

I’m very powerful as President, Lungu warns UPND

President Edgar Lungu has warned those who provoke him to realise that he wields a lot of power as Head of State. And President Lungu has asked Isoka residents in Muchinga Province to pray for […]

27 Mar 2017 | Tenson Mkhala

UPND explains why Kanyama rally will go ahead

The United Party for National Development has insisted that it will go ahead to hold a political rally in Kanyama on Sunday, telling police that the reasons for stopping it were not making sense. Yesterday, […]

27 Mar 2017 | Mirriam Chabala

ZNS seizes smuggled mealie meal headed for Congo

Zambia National Service officers have intercepted a truck at Mokambo boarder post which was smuggling mealie-meal to neighbouring Democratic Republic of Congo from Mufulira town on the Copperbelt. This happened today around 10:00 hours when […]

27 Mar 2017 | Diggers Reporter

Zesco unveils electricity tariff increase

Zesco has proposed a continuous increase in electricity tariffs for both domestic and commercial consumers. According to the proposals pending the Energy Regulation Board’s approval, Zesco intends to increase the cost of electricity twice this […]

27 Mar 2017 | Diggers Reporter

I will fire all non performing ministers- Lungu

President Edgar Lungu says he will not hesitate to fire non performing ministers. According to the PF media team, President Lungu said this when he toured Muchinga province. The Head of State said he was […]

27 Mar 2017 | Mukosha Funga Njenga

It’s embarrassing, officer looks drunk – Katongo

Police spokesperson Esther Katongo says it is very embarrassing for an officer to be drunk on duty. Katongo has however noted that it was very dangerous for Mazabuka UPND member of parliament to confront an […]

27 Mar 2017 | Diggers Reporter

ICC decision a non issue – Longwe

NGOCC board chairperson Sara Longwe says it is a waste of resources to allocate K2 million to consultations on whether or not to leave the ICC because it is a non-issue. Shortly before departure for […]

27 Mar 2017 | Mukosha Funga Njenga

Cop threatens to shoot Nkombo, wife

Fuel attendants stopped a police Constable from shooting Mazabuka UPND member of parliament Garry Nkombo, following an altercation at a filling station. The incident happened in the wee hours of Sunday (March 26, 2017) as […]