Zambians can’t see, feel UPND’s “great achievements” – Muhabi
THE Zambia We Want (ZWW) spokesperson Muhabi Lungu says government’s view in terms of its “wonderful achievements” is at variance with what a common person on the street holds. On Wednesday, Infrastructure, Housing and Urban Development Minister Charles Milupi said that the country was at a stage where the process of repairing the economy would…...
DSTV rules out introduction of Pay-Per-View: “Running independent channels very expensive”
MULTICHOICE Zambia says it has no plans of introducing Pay-Per-View amidst long hours of load shedding. Asked if MultiChoice would heed to public requests for a Pay-Per-View service given the severity of the power crisis in an interview, Head of Corporate Affairs Chilufya Mwelwa said running channels independently was too expensive for the business. “MultiChoice,…...
Mapani wasn’t the cause of load shedding, his departure is not the solution
THE ZESCO Limited board of directors has announced the imminent departure of its Managing Director, Victor Mapani. We say departure because even if Mr. Mapani has taken leave ahead of the expiration of his three-year contract, the wording of the board’s announcement leaves little to the imagination, so one cannot suppose that he will return…...
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There’ll be a worse fuel crisis in election year if govt doesn’t put controls, warns OMCAZ
OIL Marketing Companies Association of Zambia (OMCAZ) president Kafula Mubanga says government was in a hurry to disengage from fuel procurement, warning that if it doesn’t step in to put controls, there will be a worse fuel crisis in 2026. On Tuesday, Energy Minister Makozo Chikote said government was reviewing its decision to disengage from…...
SP pushing socialism for their own benefit – Tayali
TRANSPORT and Logistics Minister Frank Tayali says the name “Socialist Party” should discourage every well meaning citizen because “you cannot bring socialism to Zambia”. Tayali has charged that people promoting socialism must be receiving funding from socialist oriented governments. In an interview, Tayali said those promoting socialism were doing it for their own gain. “The…...
Politics shouldn’t divide us – Chilufya
MANSA Central PF MP Dr Chitalu Chilufya says the opposition should recognise the importance of providing credible checks and balances rather than narrowing the national agenda to cheap politics. Speaking when he featured on ZNBC Radio 2, Saturday, Dr Chilufya said the common agenda was to ensure that citizens were uplifted from poverty. “In this…...
Airtel explains poor network: “Prolonged load shedding affecting our stability”
AIRTEL Zambia says it is aware of the unstable network which its customers are currently experiencing, explaining that prolonged load shedding has something to do with this. In an interview, Airtel Zambia Corporate Affairs Manager Yuyo Nachali explained that Airtel towers and sites had backup plans which last for four hours, but the 21 hours…...
Let’s visit each other’s traditional ceremonies – HH
PRESIDENT Hakainde Hichilema says it is important for citizens to attend every traditional ceremony in the country. Speaking during the 2024 Shimunenga Traditional Ceremony of the Ba-Ila People of Maala in Namwala District, Southern Province, President Hichilema said a number of lessons could be picked up from observing what other people do during their traditional…...
Muchima refutes claims govt is secretly recruiting health workers
HEALTH Minister Elijah Muchima has refuted some social media reports that government is secretly recruiting health workers. A letter from the Civil Service Commission has been circulating on social media, with some blogs claiming that government was secretly recruiting health workers. But in an interview, Muchima explained that what was being done was a validation…...
