ERB fines 17 energy companies for breaching licence conditions
THE Energy Regulation Board (ERB) says it has fined 17 energy companies a total of K585,000 for breaching licence conditions, which include failure to submit financial returns and operating a service station without a licence. The entities which have been fined include; Karan Investments, Ndola Lime Company Limited, Alpha Enterprises Limited, Cashfin Zambia Limited, Chrismar…...
PwC director gets 20 years for murdering his wife
LUSAKA High Court judge Bonaventure Mbewe has sentenced PriceWaterhouseCoopers (PwC) director Tonderai Luwisi to 20 years simple imprisonment for the murder of his wife. Luwisi, who pleaded not guilty, was charged with the murder of his wife Palegia Muregwi, on December 10, 2022. He was recently found with a case to answer and placed on […]
UPND should prepare to vacate office come 2024 – Chama
PF National Chairperson Davies Chama says the UPND administration should start preparing to vacate office by end of next year. Commenting on Infrastructure, Housing and Urban Development Minister Charles Milupi’s recent remarks that the cost of living would begin to stabilise by 2024, Chama said Zambians should not listen to the UPND government. “Mwila umfwila…...
The UPND-Led Government Navigating Challenges with Policies of the Past
Since taking office, the UPND-led government in Zambia has been quite vocal in criticizing the policies of the previous regime. While it’s common for new governments to distance themselves from their predecessors, it’s essential to examine how some of these policies are proving indispensable during a challenging period in Zambia’s history. Among these policies, two […]
We’ve spent 4 months planning on how to make next load shedding less disruptive – Kapala
ENERGY Minister Peter Kapala says government started planning for load management about four months ago to ensure that there are no serious disruptions this year. In an interview, Monday, Kapala said government had been planning for load management owing to last year’s poor rainfall season. “We are making contingent plans to ensure that what happened…...
Court refuses to issue bench warrant against IG in defamation case
LUSAKA Magistrate Chrispin Hampungani has declined to issue a bench warrant against Inspector General of Police Graphael Musamba for failing to appear before him yesterday. This is in a matter in which Socialist Party leader Fred M’membe lodged a complaint before the Lusaka Magistrates’ Court, criminal jurisdiction, against Musamba for defamation of character. The complaint…...
Kingsley Chanda denies abuse of authority charges
FORMER ZRA commissioner general Kingsley Chanda and another yesterday pleaded not guilty to 22 counts of abuse of authority of office and willful failure to comply with procedure relating to 22 motor vehicles. Chanda is jointly charged with former Zambia Revenue Authority director administration Callistus Kaoma. In count one to three, it is alleged that…...
Truck Drivers Association urges RDA to stop overloads, preserve roads
THE Truck Drivers Association of Zambia (TDA) says the Road Development Agency should ensure that road users are compliant with load limits in order to preserve the roads which are being worked on. The association is also elated by the works being done on the Ndola-Lusaka dual carriageway road, saying it will lessen the number…...
Sports Expo was good for national development – ZGU
THE Zambia Golf Union (ZGU) says it used the two-day Zambia Sports Expo and Forum to showcase its potential contribution to national development. In a statement, ZGU General Secretary Edward Phiri said the Sports Expo promoted a culture of sportsmanship. “The acknowledgment underscored the importance of sports organisations such as Zambia Golf Union in fostering…...
2024 Olympics will be a turning point for Zambian athletes – Kalembo
ATHLETICS national team coach Douglas Kalembo says he will meet with his national athletics team to re-strategise and create a roadmap for the Paris 2024 Olympic Games qualifiers. And Kalembo has backed Zambian athletes to shine at the next Olympic Games. In an interview with Goal Diggers, Kalembo lamented that Zambia only had one representative…...
