‘I want to compete’ mentality makes it hard to help upcoming filmmakers – Owas
Award-winning actor, filmmaker, and producer Owas Mwape says while he is actively trying to help younger, upcoming filmmakers understand the business side of the industry, it’s never easy because they come with an “I want to compete” mentality, rather than focusing on learning. Owas advises that instead of competing with experienced filmmakers who know how…...
People will continue voting for UPND because they’re happy with our policies – Nalumango
VICE-President Mutale Nalumango says UPND has won the two local government seats in Mwansabombwe and Zimba districts because Zambians are happy with government’s policies. Vice-President Nalumango further says it is just a perception that the Judiciary is at the mercy of the Executive, arguing that there is a clear separation of powers between all arms…...
Increased power outages have reduced phone usage – ZICTA
ZICTA has noted that the increasing hours of load shedding have reduced the usage of mobile phones, thereby reducing the demand for ICT services. In its ICT Sector 2024 Mid-Year Market Report, the Authority noted that load shedding was expected to persist in the second half of 2024, and this would result in increased operational…...
ERB takes action against 7 companies, recovers outstanding liabilities
THE Energy Regulation Board (ERB) has taken enforcement action against seven companies for breach of licence conditions and non-payment of outstanding liabilities. In a statement, ERB Public Relations Manager Namukolo Kasumpa said the institution recovered a total of K387, 448.65 from five companies for outstanding licence fees, strategic reserve fund and fuel marking fees. “The…...
Kasanda withdraws case challenging state’s failure to protect him as whistleblower
LUSAKA businessman Sedrick Kasanda has discontinued a matter in which he sued the state for prosecuting him after he reported a suspicious illegal gold transaction at KKIA involving some Congolese nationals, a South African and Egyptian national. This is according to a notice of discontinuance filed in the Lusaka High Court Principal Registry. “Take notice…...
2024 Bribe Payers Index will focus on CDF implementation – ACC
THE Anti-Corruption Commission and Transparency International Zambia have launched the 2024 Zambia Bribe Payers Index (ZBPI) survey, which will focus on collecting information related to corruption in the implementation of CDF projects. Speaking at the launch of the 2024 ZBPI survey, Friday, Acting ACC Director General Monica Mwansa said the survey would focus on assessing…...
Mapani faces public, explains Zesco’s campaign for alternative energy
ZESCO Managing Director Victor Mapani says the power utility company is trying to avoid shutting down by all means. And Mapani says Zesco can be happy if all its domestic customers went off its power grid because that would help grow industries by reserving more power for them. Meanwhile, Mapani reiterated that Zesco would re-submit…...
Court removes SME Minister, Mucheleka from false imprisonment case
THE Lusaka High Court has mis-joined Small and Medium Enterprise Minister Elias Mubanga and Permanent Secretary for Special Duties Patrick Mucheleka in a matter where they sued the state, demanding damages for false imprisonment. This is according to a consent order endorsed by High Court Judge Charles Zulu. “By consent of the parties herein, through…...
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Article 52(6) has potential to disrupt electoral process – ECZ
ELECTORAL Commission of Zambia (ECZ) Chairperson Mwangala Zaloumis says Article 52 (6) of the Constitution has potential to disrupt the electoral process because it is subject to abuse by candidates, as seen in past elections. And Zaloumis says there is a need to address the gaps identified in the Constitution and other electoral laws. Meanwhile,…...
