New Minerals Commission will operate without political interference – Mines PS
MINES and Minerals Development Permanent Secretary Dr Hapenga Kabeta has assured that the just-established Minerals Regulation Commission (MRC) will be free of political interference. Dr Kabeta says the establishment of the commission stems from the fact that government cannot play two conflicting roles of policy formulation and regulation. Government recently announced that it had undertaken…...
Police blocking our meetings on grounds that UPND would attack us – PF
PF faction Deputy Secretary General Brenda Nyirenda says the police presence at the party secretariat was meant to prevent meetings, not to offer protection. On Thursday, Police Spokesperson Godfrey Chilabi said officers had been deployed to the PF secretariat as a proactive measure to ensure community safety and security. Commenting on the development in an…...
Chief Machiya, 20 others sue Sino Metals demanding $50m
CHIEF Machiya of the Lamba-speaking people and 20 others have sued Sino Metals and NFC Africa Mining Plc in the Lusaka High Court, demanding $50 million to carry out an independent environmental and social impact assessment, among other amenities, pending full compensation. In a statement of claim, Chief Machiya and others stated that the two…...
ZNS officer testifies in Nakacinda’s sedition case
A BRIGADIER General who is Chief at the ZNS Monze Milling Plant has told the Lusaka Magistrates’ Court that maize procured for milling undergoes physical and laboratory tests. Brigadier General Kebby Mwene says ZNS products cannot go on the market if they contain elements unfit for human consumption. This is in a matter where PF…...
5 die after consuming beer made from floor polish, tyre-mending solution
FIVE people have died while four others are receiving medical treatment after consuming home-brewed beer in Zimba, Southern Province. The home-brewed beer, which is known as Java or Chijabbo, is a combination of water, sweetened powder, floor polish, tyre-mending solution and methylated spirit. Southern Province Police Commanding Officer Moono Namalongo confirmed the incident and stated…...
Govt directs TAZAMA to extend loading hours to address fuel shortage
ENERGY Minister Makozo Chikote says government, through the Energy Regulation Board (ERB), has directed TAZAMA to extend its loading hours at Ndola terminals to address the ongoing fuel shortage. He adds that a waiver has also been issued to all fuel transporters to extend night movements of fuel tankers from 05:00 to 20:00 to 05:00…...
Work hard, govt doesn’t owe you a living – Fr Moonga
CATHOLIC Priest Fr Collins Moonga says if the nation is to come out of poverty, people need to be hardworking. Fr Moonga adds that people should learn to be responsible, stressing that government doesn’t owe anyone a living, as leaders are there to guide in national affairs. Speaking during his homily, Sunday, Fr Moonga warned…...
HH can only win next year’s election through rigging – Kateka
NEW Heritage Party president Chishala Kateka says the only way President Hakainde Hichilema will win next year’s election is through rigging. Commenting on UPND Spokesperson Cornelius Mweetwa, who said President Hichilema would still win by a landslide margin next year despite the Chingola incident, Kateka argued that the President wouldn’t stand a chance of winning…...
Trade Kings hands over new classroom block in Kasenengwa
TRADE Kings Group has handed over a 1×3 classroom block to Chikuwe Primary School in Kasenengwa District, aimed at enhancing learning conditions as part of its commitment to quality education. Trade Kings says since construction began, learner enrollment has increased from 146 to 265, driven by increased interest from the pupils in surrounding areas. In…...
New aid is welcome, but self-sufficiency must be our goal
THE announcement that the United States government will commit roughly $1.5 billion to support our health sector from 2026 to 2030 is undeniably welcome news. It comes at a time when the health system has been shaken by uncertainty, following Washington’s decision earlier this year to reduce annual medicine aid after uncovering systemic theft of…...