Follow load shedding schedule or we’ll take action, Govt tells Zesco
ENERGY Minister Peter Kapala says government has instructed Zesco to adhere to the load shedding schedule, failure to which it will take action. Kapala was responding to Bwacha PF MP Sydney Mushanga who questioned whether the load shedding hours had changed, lamenting that some areas were experiencing more than 20 hours of power outage. In…...
Many vulnerable people want to be on FSP, but we lack resources – Govt
COMMUNITY Development and Social Services Minister Doreen Mwamba says many vulnerable people desire to be included on the Food Security Pack programme, but government doesn’t have enough resources. And Mwamba has urged members of parliament not to politicise social protection programmes. She was responding to a question from Chilubi MP Mulenga Fube, who asked whether…...
We are dirty, we’re failing to bath due to load-shedding, MPs lament
PAMBASHE PF member of parliament Ronald Chitotela has lamented that MPs are failing to bath from their homes due to the ongoing load shedding. And Energy Minister Peter Kapala says the firing of Reynolds Bowa from his position as ERB Board Chairperson had nothing to do with the electricity tariff adjustment, stating that it was…...
Adopt eco-friendly practices, Govt tells aviation players
TRANSPORT and Logistics Minister Frank Tayali has urged stakeholders in the aviation sector to adopt eco-friendly practices due to climate change effects. And Tayali says Zambia’s commitment to fostering innovation, safety and efficiency has positioned it as a regional leader in aviation connectivity. Speaking at the annual aviation stakeholders meeting, Wednesday, Tayali observed that with…...
Zesco’s excuse for not restoring power on time is lame – ZACA
ZAMBIA Consumer Association (ZACA) Executive Secretary Juba Sakala says Zesco’s explanation for failure to restore power on time is a lame excuse. On Wednesday, Zesco Managing Director Victor Mapani explained that sometimes, Zesco delayed to restore electricity on time due to unforeseen circumstances such as a tyre puncture. But in an interview, Thursday, Sakala said…...
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Response to the Law Association of Zambia Climate Change Efforts
Tree Planting Exercise and Legal Support for Environmental Growth The Forestry Advocacy for Communities Communication Transparency Accountability and Research- F(A+C+T+A+R) extends its commendation to the Law Association of Zambia (LAZ) for their proactive approach in addressing climate change and promoting environmental sustainability. The recent tree planting exercise at LAZ House underscores the commitment of legal […]
Who told Grant to always play defensive football? Mbulakulima wonders
Former Milenge MP Mwansa Mbulakulima is dumbfounded by Avram Grant’s tactics in Zambia’s loss to Tanzania at the Levy Mwanawasa Stadium on Tuesday. The football administrator says Zambia has good players but the approach to games is what leads to poor performances. Speaking in an interview on Wednesday, Mbulakulima said there was nothing that Grant…...
Saboi seeking adjournments to delay case, state tells court
THE State has told the Lusaka Magistrates’ Court that NDC leader Saboi Imboela’s applications for adjournments in the matter in which she is charged with two counts of libel are a ploy to delay the case. This was after Imboela told the court that she was still engaging a lawyer to take up her matter…...
Gold is a game changer for Zambia – Kabuswe
MINISTER of Mines Paul Kabuswe says government has recognised that gold is a game changer that should contribute to the Gross Domestic Product (GDP) of the country. And Kabuswe has warned against using mercury to wash gold because it pollutes rivers. Speaking during the handover of artisanal mining licences in Rufunsa, Wednesday, Kabuswe said gold…...