- Any govt would’ve achieved debt restructuring – KampyongoSHIWANG’ANDU PF MP Stephen Kampyongo says there is nothing exciting about debt restructuring because any government would have done it. Kampyongo says the current government has only completed a process which was initiated by the Patriotic Front. In an interview, Wednesday, Kampyongo said it was government’s responsibility to restructure the country’s debt. “There is nothing to be excited about debt restructuring. That is the responsibility of every government. That is the process that we had started and UPND has just finished it. That is why I am saying that they should be able to package information properly so that they.......
- Lungu has taught us a debt lesson, next time a politician says I have no vision, believe himREACTIONS to the recently signed debt restructuring agreement between Zambia and its official creditors have continued to pour in. Of concern to us is the group of people that is trying to either downplay or rubbish this achievement. Others are claiming that any government, including the PF would have managed to do it. Then there are those, like Honourable Ronald Chitotela, the Pambashe Member of Parliament, who are questioning why people should celebrate this development when in essence, it means the country will now start spending on debt service, as opposed to when there was a repayment freeze. This argument.......
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- RTSA cautions motorists ahead of 4D holiday: “Don’t drink and drive”THE Road Transport and Safety Agency (RTSA) has urged all road users to observe road safety rules during the Easter long weekend, warning that those found wanting shall be prosecuted accordingly. In a statement, Thursday, RTSA Acting Head of Public Relations Mukela Mangolwa stated that the agency anticipates an increase in the volume of vehicular traffic on the roads during this weekend, which poses a high risk to road users if traffic rules are not adhered to. “The Road Transport…….
- Airtel Zambia hits 10 million customersAIRTEL Networks Zambia Plc has disclosed that the company’s income in 2023 grew by 28.4 percent from K4,451 million as at 31 December 2022 to K5,716 million as at 31 December 2023. In a statement, Wednesday, Airtel Zambia Head of Corporate Communications Yuyo Nachali-Kambikambi attributed the company’s performance in 2023 to the increase in its customer base by 11.2 percent from 9.195 million at 31 December 2022 to 10.227 million as at 31 December 2023. She said Airtel Board Chairperson…….
- Court allows GBM to travel abroad for medical treatmentThe Lusaka Magistrates’ Court has allowed former defence minister Geoffrey Bwalya Mwamba to travel abroad for 14 days to receive medical treatment. Mwamba’s lawyers made an application to adjourn the matter in which their client is facing 24 counts of conflict of interest, money laundering among others, citing his need to seek medical attention abroad. Mwamba is facing eight counts of conflict of interest, one count of money laundering and 15 counts of being in possession of property suspected to…….
- Bigtree pumps K400,000 towards ABU title fightBIGTREE has committed K400,000 to sponsor the Africa Boxing Union (ABU) title match between champion Davy Mwale and Kenyan James Mugeni. Mwale is set to defend his title on April 6 at the Government Complex, while Gracious Simwalizi will face Hassan Milanzi for the vacant regional ABU super bantamweight title. During the hand-over ceremony in Lusaka at the Sports Council of Zambia, Trade Kings Public Relations and Corporate Affairs Manager Bridget Kambobe expressed the company’s commitment to supporting the growth…….
- Mining in Protected Areas in Zambia: A Call for Sustainable Practices – Part IFor more than a hundred years, mining, especially copper mining, has been a cornerstone of Zambia’s economy. The sector accounts for more than 70 percent of the nation’s export earnings and approximately 17.5 percent of its Gross Domestic Product, as reported by the Ministry of Finance and National Planning. Despite the economic benefits, the impact of mining on the environment and local communities, especially within protected areas, remains a pressing concern that demand immediate attention. This week’s piece delves into....