Govt hands back KCM to Vedanta
THE government will today announce the handover of Konkola Copper Mines back into the hands of Vedanta Resources Limited, after over four years of operations as a going concern, but under provisional liquidation. According to a notice of media engagement issued by ZCCM-IH, Minister of Mines Paul Kabuswe will be holding a press conference today…...
Govt rules out reintroduction of fuel subsidies: “We don’t have money”
ENERGY Minister Peter Kapala says the government has no intentions of reintroducing subisidies on fuel. Last Thursday, the Energy Regulation Board (ERB) adjusted upwards the pump price for petrol by K3.85 per litre, K3.52 for diesel and K3.86 for Jet A- 1 at KKIA. In an interview, Monday, Kapala said despite some suggestions that subsidies…...
DPP’s decision to enter a nolle for 5 Egyptians has raised eyebrows – Lifuka
GOVERNANCE activist Rueben Lifuka says the recent action by the DPP to enter a nolle prosequi in respect of five Egyptians and one Zambian involved in the gold scandal raises more questions than answers. On Friday, the Drug Enforcement Commission re-arrested two of the five Egyptians who were released together with Zambian businessman Osward Diangamo…...
Ukakuta chimbala ati nifunonkala President, simasobela – HH
WE used to tell you that running a country is not a joke, simasobela iyayi, ukakuta chimbala ati nifunonkala President, chakukola chimbala, wakolewa chimbala, says President Hakainde Hichilema. And President Hichilema has warned those talking about coup d’états that they will be visited. Meanwhile, President Hichilema says there is need to remedy the situation of…...
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Zumani, 3 others deny gassing-related charges
FORMER president Edgar Lungu’s political advisor Chris Zumani Zimba has appeared before the Lusaka High Court and pleaded not guilty to a charge of aiding of terrorism acts. Zumani’s co-accused have equally pleaded not guilty to the charge of possession of terrorism articles, among other charges. Zumani is jointly charged with Given Phiri, Marlone Banda…...
Death of 35 in Luano road accident saddens RTSA
THE Road Transport and Safety Agency (RTSA) has expressed sadness over the death of 35 people in a road traffic crash on the Mulungwe- Mboroma road in Luano District on Sunday. In a statement, Monday, RTSA Acting Head of Public Relations Mukela Mangolwa said preliminary investigations into the accident indicated that the driver lost control…...
Proflight procures parcel freighter jet
PROFLIGHT Zambia has announced the arrival of its Bombardier CRJ100 Parcel Freighter jet. In a statement, Monday, the company disclosed that it would add another passenger jet – the Bombardier CRJ200 which was expected to be delivered before mid-September by MOVE. “In a significant development for Proflight Zambia, the airline’s latest freighter jet made a…...
LCC police nab 2 illegal alcohol sellers at NIPA, Evelyn Hone
THE Lusaka City Council Police have arrested two alcohol traders located at the entrance of NIPA and Evelyn Hone College for illegally selling liquor. In a statement, Monday, LCC Public Relations Manager Chola Mwamba said the authority had intensified operations to curb the illegal sale of alcohol and other intoxicating substances near learning institutions. “The…...
Old time Man City: Football betting company 1xBet reveals 5 superstars who played for the world’s strongest club before the Abu Dhabi United Group
Even 15 years ago, no one could imagine that the modest neighbour of the great Manchester United would not only become a formidable force in England but also turn into the planet’s strongest club. Abu Dhabi United Group acquired the Citizens in August 2008. Football stars came to the club with great opportunities, and the […]