Vedanta demands tax exemption, refunds on return at KCM, as govt ponders agreement
VEDANTA Resources Holdings Limited (VRHL) has given the Zambian government conditionalities that once it sells its 79.4 per cent shares in Konkola Copper Mines to its subsidiary, Volcan Investment Limited, all tax liabilities, electricity bills and employee dues under the new owner should be written off. The draft agreement at the Ministry of Mines seen…...
Failure is not experience, says Monde as he challenges rivals in PF presidential race
PF presidential aspirant Greyford Monde says some people have been trying to be presidents for several years but haven’t made it, wondering whether failure can also be termed as having experience. And Geoffrey Bwalya Mwamba says he deserves to be elected as PF president because he has more experience than most of his colleagues vying…...
ECZ condemns violence in Luangwa, Mkushi, Mwense and Chama Districts
THE Electoral Commission of Zambia (ECZ) has called on the Zambia Police Service to investigate and arrest all perpetrators of campaign violence in Luangwa, Mkushi, Mwense and Chama districts. And ECZ has announced that it has registered 1,492 voters in the month of October 2022, bringing the cumulative number of registered voters since the commencement…...
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Get a local coach, Mwila urges FAZ
FORMER Chipolopolo coach Fred Mwila Snr says a local coach would be an ideal choice for the Chipolopolo vacant job right now as Aljosa Asanovic’s replacement. And the Football Association of Zambia (FAZ) says more than 30 coaches both local and foreign coaches have applied so far for the vacant Chipolopolo job. Speaking in an…...
Govt doing its best for Zone 6 youth team, it’s up to athletes to win medals – Nkandu
SPORTS minister Elvis Nkandu says the government has left no stone unturned in terms of technical and financial support for the Zambia zone 6 youth team including chartering a plane for the athletes. Malawi is hosting the 10th edition of the Youth Region five Zone six games in December this year where 16 countries and…...
More than 70 golfers to participate at the ZGU ladies championship match play open
MORE than seventy female golfers have confirmed participation in the Zambia Golf Union (ZGU) Ladies Championship match play open that tees off this Friday at the Chainama Golf club. Speaking in an interview, Wednesday, ZGU vice president South Matildah Achiume said the union is expecting a competitive championship looking at the number of entrants. Achiume…...
ZJA confident judokas will reap medals at Africa championships
THE Zambia Judo Association (ZJA) says it is confident that judokas Simon Zulu and Steven Mung’andu will reap medals at the forthcoming Africa Championships set for Dakar, Senegal. Speaking in an interview, Wednesday, ZJA general secretary Mabvuto Nguni said the duo is set to leave for the championships that will run from November 12-15 in…...
You’ll only experience load shedding when our machines are down- ZESCO
ZESCO Limited Board Chairperson Vickson Ncube has assured of consistent power supply to citizens, saying the only time there can be a period of load shedding is when ZESCO’s machines are down. And Ncube says the utility company is looking for at least $15 Million worth of investments to meet its projected demand of about 10,000…...
Minister confirms death of 2 Correctional Service job seekers
HOME Affairs and Internal Security Minister Jack Mwimbu has confirmed that two people have died in Kabwe during the pre-run process ahead of the Zambia Correctional Service recruitments. Earlier, Bwacha PF member of parliament Sydney Mushanga raised a matter of urgent public importance on the death of two people in unknown circumstances in Parliament. “Madam…...
