Copper export earnings went up by 4.3% in July – Zamstats
ZAMSTATS Statistician General Goodson Sinyenga has disclosed that export earnings from refined copper increased by 4.3 percent from K16.5 billion in June 2024 to K17.2 billion in July 2024. At a media briefing, Thursday, Sinyenga disclosed that traditional exports earnings increased from K16.6 billion in June 2024 to K17.3 billion in July 2024. “Export earnings…...
I’m waiting for African Life to sue me – Miles
PF faction president Miles Sampa says he is waiting for African Life to sue him over the allegations he made against the institution. On Thursday, Police recorded a warn and caution statement for the offence of seditious practices from Sampa. This is in relation to a video he posted on Facebook in which he alleged…...
Kasolo quits politics, says there’s currently no party which can replace UPND
CHANDA Kasolo has revealed that he resigned from his position as Zambia Must Prosper secretary general, and politics in general, to focus on his business and family. And Kasolo says despite the economic challenges, there’s currently no opposition political party which is capable of replacing the UPND government. In a letter dated 12th August, 2024…...
We’ve been vindicated by UNHRC report – M’membe
SOCIALIST Party leader Dr Fred M’membe says it’s sad that it had to take the United Nations Human Rights Council (UNHRC) to voice out concerns on humans’ rights abuses in the country. And PF faction secretary general Raphael Nakacinda has described the United Nations Human Rights Council’s report as an indictment on the church and…...
RTSA suspends Road Force
THE Road Transport and Safety Agency (RTSA) has with immediate effect suspended two road service licences for Talwaka Lumo Transport and Emmanuel Kasunga, both operating under “Road Force”, for violating the terms and conditions upon which their licences were granted. In a statement, RTSA Acting Head-Public Relations Mukela Mangolwa said the Agency had instructed the…...
Kazadi drags Kidist to court for breach of contract
The Icon Zambia executive producer David Kazadi has dragged Kidist Kifle to court for breach of contract, seeking payment of production costs for an episode she missed and a refund of an advance payment she received without upholding her end of the agreement. The Icon Zambia is a talent show engineered by Kazadi, comparable to…...
Zesco disconnects 5 E/Province schools due to nonpayment of bills
ZESCO Spokesperson Matongo Maumbi says the power utility company has disconnected five schools in Eastern Province, among them Chizongwe Technical School and Eastern Girls Boarding School, due to nonpayment of bills. And Maumbi says other institutions have also be disconnected for failure to their bills. Responding to a press query, Maumbi said the disconnection was…...
Look for alternative power sources, Zesco tells customers
Zesco Spokesperson Matongo Maumbi has urged consumers to optimise energy consumption and seek alternative power sources. In a statement, Saturday, Maumbi stated that Zesco was prioritising essential services including health, water pumping, and security during this critical phase of the crisis. “Zesco Limited wishes to provide an update on the current power supply situation, which…...
ERB maintains fuel pump prices
THE Energy Regulation Board (ERB) has maintained the fuel pump prices for, Petrol, Diesel, Kerosene and Jet A-I for the month of September 2024. In a statement, Saturday, ERB Board Chairperson James Banda said prices of petroleum products on the international market declined during the period under review. “During the period under review, the prices…...
‘Missing’ student resurfaces, claims he’d gone to find money to clear some debt
A university student who was reported missing on August 24, 2024 at Chilenje Police Station has resurfaced, claiming he had gone to look for a job in Monze so that he could clear his debt. In a statement, Friday, Police Public Relations Officer Rae Hamoonga said Kabika informed police that he voluntarily left campus due…...
