Archive: 27 January 2023

27 Jan 2023 | Roland Kalangu

REA targets to sign 40 MOUs with local authorities in 2023

THE Rural Electrification Authority (REA) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with the Chibombo Town Council to electrify 36 institutions, with an estimated electrification cost of K100 million. And Katuba UPND member of parliament Mwabashike... […]

27 Jan 2023 | Nakaonga Nakaonga

Distribution of bunker beds to prisons will be done by March – ZCS

ZAMBIA Correctional Service Commissioner General Fredrick Chilukutu says the service expects the distribution of bunker beds, mattresses and blankets to correctional facilities across the country to be complete by end of March. Chilukutu says the... […]

27 Jan 2023 | Mwenya Mofya

PF shouldn’t rush to pronounce themselves innocent – UPND

UPND spokesperson Cornelius Mweetwa says the PF should not be in a hurry to pronounce themselves innocent as those who will be found wanting will be convicted. Former PF secretary general Davies Mwila recently said... […]

27 Jan 2023 | Chamuka Shalubala

ERB hints at possible hike in fuel: we don’t expect very large impact

ENERGY Regulation Board Chairperson Reynolds Bowa says the continued depreciation of the Kwacha against major convertibles might have a negative impact on the review of fuel pump prices next week. In an interview, Thursday, Bowa... […]

27 Jan 2023 | Esther Chisola

Court commits drug dealer who produced gun during interrogation to High Court for sentencing

THE Lusaka Magistrates’ Court has committed “notorious” drug dealer, Allan Muvundo, to the High Court for mitigation and sentencing in two charges. In one of the counts, the court has committed him to the High... […]

27 Jan 2023 | Philip Chisalu

ZANEC backs idea to introduce financial education

THE Zambia National Education Coalition (ZANEC) says the development of Financial Education learners’ books is important for development and building financially disciplined entrepreneurs. Recently, President Hakainde Hichilema through his Facebook page announced the development of... […]

27 Jan 2023 | Philip Chisalu

We want inputs for 2023/24 farming season delivered not later than July – Govt

GOVERNMENT has assured that the procurement and distribution of farming inputs for the 2023-2024 farming season will be done in time this time around, saying lessons have been learnt. Ministry of Agriculture Permanent Secretary Green... […]

27 Jan 2023 | Philip Chisalu

Yes there’s a scheme to create artificial fuel shortage – OMCAZ

OIL Marketing Companies Association of Zambia president Kafula Mubanga has admitted that there is indeed a scheme by some Oil Marketing Companies to create an artificial fuel shortage in the country. But Energy Regulation Board... […]

27 Jan 2023 | Philip Chisalu

I hope Georgieva, Yellen brought special message for HH – Magande

NG’ANDU Magande says with the visit of the IMF boss and US Secretary of the Treasury, one would hope that the duo brought a special message to President Hakainde Hichilema. IMF Managing Director Kristalina Georgieva... […]

27 Jan 2023 | Philip Chisalu

Inflation drops to 9.4%

THE annual inflation for January 2023 has reduced to 9.4 percent from the 9.9 percent recorded in December 2022. And the Zambia Statistics Agency says retail prices between December 2022 and January 2023 show that... […]