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Memoirs of a 35-year-old Retiree (Episode One)
It is surprising how individuals know certain facts of life, yet want to avoid talking about them even when it is clear that it is a possible destination for them. The subject of retirement is one that is rarely talked about, and once individuals attain the age of retirement or are either retired on medical […]
Police nab Malole MP for theft of motor vehicle
POLICE have arrested and charged Malole PF Member of Parliament Robert Kalimi with the offence of theft of a motor vehicle. In a statement, Monday, Police deputy public relations officer Danny Mwale said Kalimi was alleged to have sold a motor vehicle, VW GTI Golf, belonging to a woman of Ndola. “Police have charged and…...
Zambian musclemen scoop 9 medals at Arnold Classics
ZAMBIA at the weekend emerged overall winners of the Arnold Sports Festival which was held in Roodepoort, South Africa after minting seven gold and two silver medals. Meanwhile, reigning Mr Zambia champion Nelson Chabota described the competition as tough after winning a bronze medal in the 90kg category. Zambia was represented by a total of…...
HH should be commended for showing diplomacy towards Lungu – Masupa
INDEPENDENT Churches of Zambia (ICOZ) president Bishop David Masupa says President Hakainde Hichilema needs to be praised for his big heart and exercising diplomacy towards his predecessor Edgar Lungu. President Hichilema revealed during a press conference last week that he had held conversations with Lungu on how some crimes that were committed should be treated…...
THE ENERGY TRANSITION: WHAT DOES IT MEAN FOR ZAMBIA’s MINING SECTOR?
In this week’s column, we explore the concept of energy transition and its potential impact on Zambia’s mining sector. We discuss how Zambia can strategically position itself to capitalize on the opportunities presented by this transition. The country’s diverse range of mineral resources, including critical minerals for the energy transition, coupled with the projected surge […]
The inequity of equal CDF to unequal constituencies
The Constituency Development Fund (CDF) has become the signature development and decentralisation programme of the UPND government. Upon forming government, the New Dawn administration increased the fund from a paltry K1.6m, hitherto meant for petty constituency activities such as repair of bridges and other small infrastructure, to K25.7m with an expanded scope. The increase was […]
We also received investment pledges, but only about 10% would be actualised – PF
PF National Chairperson Davies Chama says it is pointless for President Hakainde Hichilema to boast about investment pledges that have not been actualised. During a press conference on Thursday, President Hichilema said Zambia had attracted US$8.34 billion in foreign direct investment pledges in the first quarter of 2023. But in an interview, Chama said when…...
Govt ponders installing fibre optic security on TAZAMA pipeline
ENERGY Minister Peter Kapala has confirmed that repair works on the TAZAMA pipeline have been completed and operations have since resumed. And Kapala has revealed that government is contemplating installing fibre optic security on the pipeline. On Tuesday last week, Tazama Pipelines Limited revealed that over 1 million litres of Low Sulphur Gasoil (LSG) had…...
Think twice as you get your partial withdraw, I used mine in 1 day – Haabazoka
ECONOMIST Lubinda Haabazoka has urged citizens who might want to get their partial withdraws to think about whether they really need the money, disclosing that he spent his the very day he received it. In an interview, Thursday, Haabazoka said after receiving his money, it all went towards clearing some tax obligations. “I personally got…...