ConCourt stops Sangwa from making oral arguments in Lungu eligibility case
THE Constitutional Court has set December 10, 2024, as date for judgement in former president Edgar Lungu’s eligibility case. Meanwhile, Constitutional Court president Professor Margret Munalula yesterday allowed constitutional lawyer John Sangwa to excuse himself from the proceedings after denying him permission to make oral submissions to supplement his brief. In this matter, Michelo Chizombe…...
Some companies are hoarding petrol in protest of price reductions – OMCAZ
THE Oil Marketing Companies Association of Zambia (OMCAZ) says the shortage of petrol in some filling stations around the country is a revolt by some selected members who are against the recent downward commodity price adjustment. In an interview, OMCAZ president Dr Kafula Mubanga, however, said the reduction in petroleum product prices was necessary because…...
If Lungu stood illegally in 2021 we have to live with that mistake – PF
PATRIOTIC Front faction vice-president Given Lubinda says stopping PF leaders from entering court premises where former president Edgar Lungu was appearing is laughable as it exposes President Hakainde Hichilema’s cowardice. And Lubinda says if the country made a mistake in allowing Lungu on the ballot in 2021, then so be it, the same mistake should…...
Milenge Council Chairperson urges govt to consider giving teachers CDF loans
MILENGE Council Chairperson Clement Mwila has urged government to consider a policy that allows teachers and other civil servants to access CDF loans. Mwila also says government is on the verge of losing money from CDF loans and grants, as many beneficiaries have defaulted. In an interview, Friday, during the celebration of Teachers’ Day, Mwila…...
Lungu needs to reconcile with himself – Mweetwa
CHIEF Government Spokesperson Cornelius Mweetwa says former president Edgar Lungu should use the National Day of Prayer to reconcile with himself. And Mweetwa says Lungu has been given a red carpet treatment, arguing that President Hakainde Hichilema has not dragged him to court like other former heads of state were. On Sunday, Catholic Priest Right…...
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Zambia’s Electricity Sector: A Closer Look at the Challenges Associated with Power Purchase Agreements
In the last six months, Zambia has experienced long hours of loadshedding adversely affecting the economy. The government has approached this crisis with a steady urgency and is poised to undertake several measures under the 2025 national budget. Measures such as promotion of the use of off-grid solutions as well as the construction of an […]
Lake Tanganyika Authority approves measures to tackle rising water levels
THE Lake Tanganyika Authority Conference of Ministers has approved measures to address the rising water levels at Lake Tanganyika. According to a statement issued by the Ministry of Green Economy and Environment Communications Unit, the Conference proposed actions that would be implemented in the short-term in order to address the impact of the rise in…...
Distribution of condoms in schools and the inevitable moral consideration
CATHOLIC Archdiocesan priest Fr Andrew Mwanshi has expressed concern over the distribution of condoms in schools to pupils as young as those in grade four, warning that it could encourage early sexual behaviour. Well, whether one agrees with the priest or not, there is an inevitable moral consideration that needs to be made before proceeding…...
Angry fans force Yo Maps to abandon Cape Town concert
ARTISTE Elton Mulenga, alias Yo Maps, was forced to abandon his Cape Town concert on Saturday night after the crowd became angry and unruly following his late arrival. The crowd became angry and started throwing bottles on the stage, which led him to cancel the show due to security concerns. A viral video shows chaotic…...
