PF could be involved in illegal cultivation of timber – Mung’andu
CHAMA South PF MP Davison Mun’gandu says his party could be involved in the illegal cultivation of timber. On Sunday, Police arrested and charged Chief Chikwa of the Senga speaking people of Chama District in Eastern Province for cutting timber in a game restricted area. But later, PF claimed that Mung’andu and Green Economy and…...
WCFCB denies slashing financial commitment for Lusaka-Ndola highway
THE Workers’ Compensation Fund Control Board (WCFCB) has refuted claims suggesting a reduction in its financial commitment towards the construction of the Lusaka-Ndola dual carriageway. Some netizens have alleged that WCFCB would only inject $50 million into the construction, cutting its initial commitment of $100 million for the project undertaken by Macro Oceans Investment Consortium…....
Kabuswe’s failure to explain ‘sale’ of Mopani shares to IRH
MANY Zambians have been commending the UPND government for securing an investor to take over Mopani Copper Mines. Citizens, especially those from the Copperbelt are happy that at least one of the critical assets will be brought back on track. But like in any other development, critics have spotted something to raise an issue regarding…...
Dumpsite where 2 miners died doesn’t belong to us – KCM
KONKOLA Copper Mines (KCM) says Chingola Open Pit (COP) number 5, where two illegal miners died recently, is not owned by the mining company despite being its operation area many years ago. Two illegal miners were recently reported to have died, while one survived after the earth collapsed and buried them while they were conducting…...
Cassava meal lasts longer in the tummy than maize meal, HH tips Zambians
PRESIDENT Hakainde Hichilema says cassava meal is a great alternative to maize meal because it even lasts longer in the tummy. Speaking when he officiated at the International Institute of Tropical Agriculture Research (IITA), Thursday, President Hichilema said Zambians would soon have a choice of cassava meal on their shelves and there would be an…...
People in my constituency don’t complain about cost of living – Mbala MP
MBALA UPND member of parliament Njavwa Simutowe says people in his constituency do not complain about the high cost of living because they work extra hard. In an interview recently, Simutowe, who is also Luapula Province Minister, said most of the people crying about the cost of living were politicking. He added that the cost…...
Zambia signs deal to import more power from Mozambique
ZESCO has signed a power deal with EDM, Mozambique’s state-owned electricity company, which will enable the power utility firm to import 90 megawatts of power. And Zesco board chairperson Vickson Ncube says it is unfortunate that people continue to lament the effects of drought despite Africa having distinguished engineers, economists, and others. Speaking during the…...
UKA notifies police of planned rally on April 13
THE United Kwacha Alliance says it has notified the Zambia Police Service and the Kafue District Council of its intention to hold a mass rally on April 13, 2024. According to a statement issued by UKA Chairperson Communications Silavwe Jackson, Thursday, the speakers at the rally would include leaders from NDC, PF, CF, NHP, FDD,…...
HH didn’t like contracting Lazard Frerè – State House
PRESIDENT Hakainde Hichilema’s Economic Advisor, Dr Pamela Nakamba, says the Head of State didn’t like contracting Lazard Frerè, to advise the government in the debt restructuring process. Discussing the President’s decision to use foreign advisors on debt restructuring when he condemned the practice while in opposition, Dr Nakamba said the UPND government made a commitment…...
ACC launches anonymous whistleblowers online system
ANTI-Corruption Commission Vice Board Chairperson Ireen Lamba says whistleblowers have often been discouraged from reporting suspected corrupt practices for fear of victimisation. And European Union representative Bogdan Stefanescu says President Hakainde Hichilema’s administration has shown renewed determination to fight corruption. Meanwhile, Justice Minister Mulambo Haimbe says government is elated with ACC’s innovation to launch the…...