Archive: 31 March 2022

31 Mar 2022 | Julia Malunga

ERB increases fuel by K4.68

THE Energy Regulation Board (ERB) has increased the price of petrol from K21.96 to 26.50 per litter, while the price of diesel has gone up by K4.68, from 21.54 to K26.22. The ERB has also... […]

31 Mar 2022 | Azele Banda

Thanks Hakainde Hichilema, for Paying University Fees with Stolen Money! We want More!!!

When desperate and in dire need, any help is welcome. I know Faith Musonda’s K65.3 million and US$57,000 loot is neither enough nor sustainable, let alone is it exactly a very brilliant idea to give […]

31 Mar 2022 | Mukosha Funga Njenga

Cornell’s Women’s Law Coalition honours Ndulo for championing women’s rights

CORNELL University’s Women’s Law Coalition has honoured America-based Zambian law Professor Muna Ndulo for supporting women and advocating for gender equality throughout his life. And Gender Links founder Colleen Morna has described Prof Ndulo as... […]

31 Mar 2022 | Philip Chisalu

Zambian companies don’t have adequate capacity to meet pole demand – Zesco

ZESCO Limited Board Chairperson Vickson Ncube says the company opted to engage foreign firms for the supply of wooden poles because Zambian companies don’t have adequate capacity to meet the demand. ZESCO has shortlisted 10... […]

31 Mar 2022 | Mwenya Mofya

We have the best strategy to fight corruption – Kasanda

CHIEF government spokesperson Chushi Kasanda says UPND has the best strategy for fighting corruption, arguing that government is being methodical to avoid filling up cells with innocent people. And Kasanda says all ministers are putting... […]

31 Mar 2022 | Mwenya Mofya

Culture of taking from the poor is too much in our country – HH

PRESIDENT Hakainde Hichilema says the culture of taking from poor people is too much in the country. Speaking when he swore in Dr Chola Milambo as Ambassador and Permanent Representative to the United Nations (UN)... […]

31 Mar 2022 | Mwenya Mofya

Curb online violence against women, NGOCC urges ZICTA

OUTGOING Non-Governmental Gender Organisations’ Coordinating Council (NGOCC) Executive Director Engwase Mwale has called on the Zambia Information and Communications Technology Authority (ZICTA) to curb online violence against women and girls. And Mwale has announced that... […]

31 Mar 2022 | Mwenya Mofya

We’re on an agenda to lower cost of capital for businesses – HH

PRESIDENT Hakainde Hichilema has urged the Trade and Development Bank (TDB) to involve local Zambian businesses in the supply chain of projects, as this will bring business opportunities and jobs to the people. And TDB... […]

31 Mar 2022 | Philip Chisalu

We wouldn’t have signed $210m Safe City Project – Mwiimbu

HOME Affairs and Internal Security Minister Jack Mwiimbu says the $210m Safe City Project has reached 90% completion, adding that if it were up to UPND, the contract wouldn’t have been signed. And Mwiimbu has... […]

31 Mar 2022 | Ulande Nkomesha

Kapala rules out reintroduction of fuel subsidies

ENERGY Minister Peter Kapala says whereas the government is not going back to subsidies, it plans to start buying oil products in bulk from June onwards in the face of increased international prices. In a... […]