We’ll announce our decision on Zesco’s tariff hike proposal on Friday – ERB
THE Energy Regulation Board (ERB) says it will announce its decision on Zesco’s emergency electricity tariff adjustment proposal tomorrow. And Zesco Director Transmission Operation and Trade Justin Longo says the emergency tariff will be subject to review every three months. Meanwhile, Zesco Managing Director Victor Mapani says it’s time to face the reality that electricity…...
HH is not involved in Kasanda’s issues – IG
INSPECTOR General of Police Graphel Musamba has questioned how Lusaka businessman Sedrick Kasanda is trying to clear President Hakainde Hichilema’s name when the Head of State is not involved in any matter concerning the suspect. On Tuesday, the State entered a nolle prosequi in favour of Kasanda in the matter where he was charged with…...
We’ve paid K4bn in FISP arrears – Govt
THE Ministry of Agriculture has disclosed that over K4 billion has been paid to suppliers under the 2023/2024 Farmer Input Support Programme (FISP). Ministry of Agriculture Permanent Secretary for Technical Services John Mulongoti has also announced that preparations for the 2024/2025 FISP E-Voucher rollout have gained momentum ahead of its commencement on September 2, 2024…....
I’m the duly elected substantive PF president, Sampa insists
PF faction president Miles Sampa has told the Lusaka High Court that he is the duly elected substantive party president following the extraordinary conference held on October 24, 2023. Sampa has also told the court that former president Edgar Lungu created a vacancy when he resigned from his position as party president. Meanwhile, Sampa argues…...
Police record warn and caution statement from Jay Jay’s sister
POLICE in Lusaka have recorded a warn and caution statement from Petauke Central Independent MP Emmanuel Jay Banda’s sister Pauline. On Monday, Banda’s lawyer Kennedy Mambwe said Pauline was on Saturday detained by police because she was using a phone suspected to have been stolen. But in a statement, Wednesday, Police Public Relations Officer Rae…...
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DEC nabs 2 for possession of fake $95,300
The Drug Enforcement Commission (DEC) has arrested two suspects for possession of counterfeit US$95,300. In a statement, Wednesday, DEC public relations officer Allan Tamba said Biemba Biemba and Roy Cheembela were intercepted while traveling from Lusaka to Mazabuka. “The Drug Enforcement Commission (DEC), in collaboration with the Zambia Police, successfully carried out a series of…...
There’s no illegal mining inside Sensele, miners are helping retrieve trapped bodies – Matambo
COPPERBELT Province Minister Elisha Matambo has refuted reports of illegal mining at Sensele mine, arguing that small-scale miners are helping the technical team retrieve trapped bodies. News Diggers recently published an investigative documentary, showing how Chinese are processing copper in Chiwempala without regard to the environment and human habitation. Further, the investigation revealed that a…...
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