EIZ awards CEC with Excellence Award
THE Copperbelt Energy Corporation (CEC) has received an Excellence Award from the Engineering Institute of Zambia at the ongoing EIZ Annual Conference. And CEC Managing Director, Owen Silavwe says more investment in the energy sector is needed with increased investor confidence in Zambia, and that CEC is ready to make the necessary investments. In a…...
Low-income households will now pay K40 for 100 units from K47 – ERB
THE Energy Regulation Board (ERB) has approved lower electricity tariffs for low-income households that consume 100 Units or less per month, effective May 1, 2023. And ERB has approved the multi-year tariffs for retail (domestic) customers as presented in the tariff schedule effective May 1, 2023, and has further conditionally approved tariffs for 2024 to…...
Ministry of Information pledges to work with MAPSR
THE Ministry of Information and Media has welcomed the launch of a pure self-regulation framework, under the auspices of the Media Association for Pure Self-Regulation (MAPSR). The ministry says it is happy and ready to work with MAPSR on matters of mutual interest. During the launch earlier this week, the Media Association for Pure Self-Regulation…...
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We won’t entertain exaggerated deals from engineers – VEEP
VICE-President Mutale Nalumango says government will not entertain bill of quantities that are exaggerated from engineers. Speaking during the official opening of the 66th Engineering Institution of Zambia (EIZ) Annual General Meeting and Symposium, Thursday, Vice-President Nalumango urged engineers to be cost effective when tendering with government. “My government is ready to closely work with…...
If ACC doesn’t act on our dossier in a month, we’ll pursue it ourselves – EFF
EFF president Kasonde Mwenda has given the Anti-Corruption Commission a month to act on the dossier presented by his party, failure to which they will take the private prosecution route. Last month, Mwenda presented a dossier to the Commission allegedly containing details of corrupt practices in the procurement of farming inputs under the new dawn…...
I’ve experience in politics, I know when I’m committing an offence – Mwila
FORMER PF secretary general Davies Mwila has challenged Chief Government Spokesperson Chushi Kasanda to have him arrested if she has proof that he was inciting violence. And Mwila says Kasanda is an amateur in politics, adding that he has a lot of experience in that field and knows when he is committing an offence. Reacting…...
UPND scoops all 3 ward by-elections
THE UPND has emerged victorious in all three ward by-elections held yesterday in Chitimukulu, Katilye and Muchinda Wards of Chililabombwe, Lupososhi and Serenje Districts, respectively. In Muchinda ward, the UPND candidate Thomas Phiri managed to get 1,291 votes, while the Socialist Party candidate Rodwell Kunda came second with 817 votes. PF candidate Mike Chikubala came…...