We have adequate time to conduct delimitation – ECZ
THE Electoral Commission of Zambia (ECZ) says there is adequate time for it to conduct the delimitation process after the constitutional amendment. ECZ Chief Electoral Officer Brown Kasaro has also announced that the Electoral Reform Technical Committee (ERTC) report has now been made public. Speaking on Hot FM’s Breakfast Show, Tuesday, Kasaro said given government’s…...
HH will pay taxes on cattle sales, State House contradicts Mweetwa
STATE House Chief Communications Specialist Clayson Hamasaka says as a tax-compliant citizen who leads by example, President Hakainde Hichilema will comply with tax obligations relating to his farming business. Hamasaka’s comment follows remarks by Chief Government Spokesperson Cornelius Mweetwa, who said President Hichilema was not obligated to pay taxes from Sunday’s bull auction sale. “There…...
We won’t allow opposition to ride on our rally – UNIP
UNIP National Chairperson Captain (retired) Robert Mukengami says his party will not allow any opposition political party to ride on their rally. Captain Mukengami says UNIP has only invited UPND, adding that the opposition is free to attend the rally but will not be allowed to speak. Last week, the Zambia Police Service approved a…...
Kabuswe explains K16m pollution compensation: Some farmers will get more than others
MINES Minister Paul Kabuswe says due diligence was followed when coming up with the amount of funds to be awarded to the farmers who were affected by mining pollution on the Copperbelt Province. On Friday last week, Centre for Environment Justice (CEJ) Executive Director Maggie Mwape said the K16 million that was to be paid…...
I find it awkward to cancel tender when we’ve received some ambulances – Sialubalo
LOCAL Government and Rural Development Minister Gift Sialubalo says cancelling the controversial ambulance tender would be complicated, as some of the vehicles have already been delivered. Sialubalo has also challenged Mporokoso PF Member of Parliament Brian Mundubile to name individuals he claims received kickbacks from the procurement of 156 ambulances. Recently, Mundubile questioned the terms…...
We’ll be ready for Morocco, says Nora as Copper Queens lose to Banyana Banyana
THE Copper Queens have suffered their third defeat under expatriate coach Nora Hauptle after a 2-0 loss to reigning African champions South Africa in an international friendly match played at the Lukas Moripe Stadium in South Africa yesterday. Second-half strikes from Bongeka Gamede and Jermaine Seoposenwe secured a sweet home win for Banyana Banyana over…...
Young players lack discipline, laments Katongo
FORMER Chipolopolo captain Christopher Katongo has expressed concern over the struggles faced by current Zambian players trying to make a mark in foreign leagues, particularly the South African Premier Soccer League (PSL). According to Katongo, the main reason young Zambian footballers fail to adapt and succeed abroad is due to a lack of discipline and…...
Copper production will aid decarbonisation efforts – Musokotwane
FINANCE and National Planning Minister Dr Situmbeko Musokotwane says increasing copper production and promoting value addition are key to supporting global efforts to reduce carbon emissions. Speaking at the 2025 Hamburg Sustainability Conference, Tuesday, Dr Musokotwane said one of the world’s biggest challenges was decarbonisation, and Zambia’s way of contributing would be by becoming a…...
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We have 27 days of diesel stock, govt assures
THE Ministry of Energy has assured the public that the country has enough diesel stocks to meet national demand. The Ministry says it is actively investigating reports of fuel hoarding, particularly in instances where outlets may delay dispensing fuel following ERB’s monthly fuel price reviews. Speaking to the media, Tuesday, Ministry of Energy Permanent Secretary…...