Govt paid $34.4m damages to a company that supplied contaminated commingled oil – AG
THE Auditor General’s Special Report on the procurement of petroleum products from 2019 to 2021 has revealed that government paid damages amounting to $34.4 million to a company which supplied contaminated commingled oil. And the report revealed that in 2018, TAZAMA pipeline pumped contaminated feedstock but failed to claim damages estimated at K2,179,372 because of…...
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ZESCO implements staggered load shedding in Lsk
ZESCO has announced that it will implement a staggered eight-hour daily load shedding programme for residential areas in Lusaka, effective April 1, 2024. In a statement, Sunday, ZESCO spokesperson Matongo Maumbi stated that each area would experience two power outages of four hours each spread throughout the day. “In response to stakeholder concerns, ZESCO Limited…...
ERB maintains fuel pump prices
THE Energy Regulation Board (ERB) has maintained the fuel pump prices for April at K31.12 for petrol, K28.78 for diesel, K20.44 for Jet A1 and K28.23 for kerosene. And ERB says they will re-introduce the transport equalisation mechanism to provide price support for the transportation of petrol, diesel and Jet-AI. In a statement, Sunday, ERB…...
PF spent K6.7bn on fuel subsidies in 2 years, reveals AG report
THE Special Audit Report of the Auditor General on the procurement of petroleum products has revealed that the PF government spent K6.7 billion on fuel subsidies between 2019 and 2021. And the report revealed that the PF government awarded a contract for the construction of Fuel Depots in seven provinces to a company without experience…....
Police nab Chief Chikwa for cutting timber in a game park, as govt cancels his license
CHIEF Chikwa of the Senga speaking people of Chama District in Eastern Province has been arrested and formally charged for cutting timber in a game restricted area. And Minister of Green Economy and Environment Collins Nzovu says the Department of Forests has cancelled Chief Chikwa’s timber concession licence for contravening the conditions under which it…...
The Vatican Gallery of Tapestries
Walking through the halls of the Vatican City, one wonders at the incredible artworks of all forms showcased with an organized excellence. The one truly remarkable work is hanging in the Gallery of Tapestries. The Gallery has a wide-ranging collection of intricate tapestries that offer a glimpse into various aspects of religious narratives. Among them, […]
Failing to lose weight? Check your mental health
When you feel like crap, it’s almost impossible to do anything exceptionally well, much less to stay consistent. When someone is depressed, they’re more likely to pick a box of chocolates over going to do some burpees in the gym any day because it is a delicious escape from reality. While breaking a sweat during […]
Minor sues state for false imprisonment, demands K1.5m
A MINOR has sued the State in the Lusaka High Court seeking K1.5 million damages for false imprisonment. The 15-year-old boy, who has sued through his guardian Elizabeth Ng’oma, also wants damages for mental anguish and the distress which he suffered while in police detention. In a statement of claim filed in the Lusaka High…...
Lsk mother narrates how 16-year-old daughter eloped with her neighbour
MATERO local court Magistrate Henry Mumba has castigated parents with the tendency of tolerating defilement cases happening in compounds for the love of money. And magistrate Mumba has expressed concern over the growing trend of teenagers indulging in early sex and early marriages while some are turning into junkies. Magistrate Mumba raised these concerns when…...