We’re investigating corruption reports at CDH, UTH – ACC
THE Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) has confirmed that it is investigating corruption allegations against certain officials at the Cancer Diseases Hospital, University Teaching Hospital and the Social Welfare Department. However, the commission says further details cannot be divulged at this stage as it may jeopardise the investigation. Meanwhile, Health Minister Elijah Muchima says he wouldn’t call…...
Kariba may shut down in Sept if imports don’t match anticipated deficit – Zesco
ZESCO says Kariba North Bank Power Station (KNBPS) may shut down next month if the country does not get enough electricity imports to cover the anticipated power deficit which will be caused by the Maamba Energy routine maintenance, among other factors. And Zesco Spokesperson Matongo Maumbi says the mines are already on an emergency tariff…...
Govt names Pembe, Africa Milling, 6 other brands in Aflatoxin debacle
GOVERNMENT has disclosed that Pembe, Africa and Star Milling, among others, have tested positive for the presence of aflatoxins. Other brands that have tested positive include Farm Feed Super Dog Meal, Shabco Milling, Continental Milling, Girad Milling and Busu Milling. Speaking during a press briefing in Kitwe, Thursday, Information and Media Permanent Secretary Thabo Kawana…...
ZNS mealie meal safe – govt
GOVERNMENT has assured the public that ZNS Eagle mealie meal is safe for consumption. Ministry of Defence Permanent Secretary Norman Chipakupaku, however, warns that government will sue individuals accusing it of using the ZNS Eagle brand to commit genocide. He adds that Zambians, as well as his ministry, also want to know who was responsible…...
Most grocery stores turn into shebeens in the evenings, worries CUTS
THE Consumer Unity and Trust Society (CUTS) has expressed concern over the increase in unregulated grocery stores that are reportedly turning into unlicensed bottle stores or shebeens in the evenings. Last week, Ministry of Local Government Permanent Secretary for Technical Services Nicholas Phiri directed all councils to regulate alcohol-selling establishments and control noise pollution in…...
FixZesco activists sue utility company for false imprisonment, assault
FIVE members of the FixZesco movement have sued the utility company in the Lusaka High Court, seeking an order that they be paid aggravated and exemplary damages for false imprisonment. Thompson Luzendi, Mwiza Zulu, Rizicky Fatacky, Mputa Ngalande and Given Kapolyo are also seeking an order that Zesco immediately pays them damages for assault and…...
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Zesco should prepare citizens for Kariba shutdown
ZESCO has not been a very good source of happiness lately. The company is struggling to keep pace with the crisis at hand. In the latest developments, Zesco announced that it was going to increase the loadshedding hours to 17 hours. Apart from that, the institution also initiated a process of increasing electricity tariffs. We…...
Only those in FIC report can celebrate UPND’s 3yrs in power – Mundubile
MPOROKOSO PF MP Brian Mundubile says the people celebrating UPND’s three years in government are those individuals connected to the transactions reported in the FIC report. On Tuesday, ruling party officials, led by Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation Minister Mulambo Haimbe, along with Kulima Tower bus drivers, celebrated UPND’s three years in power by dancing…...
Increased load shedding hours will affect exchange rate – Fundanga
FORMER Bank of Zambia governor Dr Caleb Fundanga says the worsening load shedding situation in the country will negatively impact the exchange rate. Explaining the effect of load shedding on the Kwacha in an interview, Wednesday, Dr Fundanga said the current electricity shortage would require the country to import more power, which would lead to…...
