HH explains plans to resolve energy crisis
WE have energy insufficiency because we erred as a country, we did not act quickly to improve and increase our energy mix, says President Hakainde Hichilema. Meanwhile, President Hichilema says the government is working on a lifeline energy provision that will facilitate the exemption of salons and tea shops in the markets from load shedding…....
Kalabo MP explains why he cried in Parley: “It hurts me to see people suffering”
Kalabo Central UPND MP Chinga Miyutu has explained why he wept in Parliament recently, saying the minister’s response “took him off”. On Tuesday, Miyutu wept in Parliament, after Energy Minister Peter Kapala described Kalabo as a rural constituency. Miyutu got emotional after Kapala disclosed that the government had no plans to construct a filling station…...
Lungu goes for HH: “Umwaiche ni chimbwi, chimbwi no plan”
FORMER president Edgar Lungu yesterday used a number of descriptive words to refer to President Hakainde Hichilema, among them, “mambala (crook)”, “umwaiche wa chunsu (young man with an unkempt afro)” and “chimbwi”; “chimbwi no plan (hyena without a plan)”. Lungu says citizens need to take several steps back by allowing him and his friends in…...
My sick mother can’t watch wrestling because of load shedding – M’membe
SOCIALIST Party leader Fred M’membe says because of load shedding, his sick mother is now unable to watch wrestling which keeps her sane and entertained. Dr M’membe says former president Edgar Lungu must be allowed to participate in the 2026 general elections because the Constitutional Court declared him eligible. Addressing journalists, Wednesday, Dr M’membe said…...
If you fail to deliver your promises, humble yourself and apologise – Fr Banda
CATHOLIC Priest Fr Ferdinand Banda says people who fail to deliver on their promises must humble themselves and apologise. In his homily, Tuesday, Fr Banda also said Christians needed to learn how to say no to bad things. “Naboth from the Bible had a vineyard close to the King’s house. The King started admiring Naboth’s…...
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Lsk woman burns her 4-year-old son’s palms for ‘stealing’ sweet potatoes
POLICE in Lusaka have arrested a 28-year-old woman of Old Kanyama Compound for burning her four-year-old son’s palms with a hot spoon for ‘stealing’ sweet potatoes. In a statement, Friday, Police Spokesperson Rae Hamoonga stated that the child had not eaten the whole day and his mother got angry when he helped himself to some…...
Lsk woman kills boyfriend in bar fight
POLICE in Lusaka have arrested Brenda Mulenga, 30, for killing her 25-year-old boyfriend, Emmanuel Lungu, during an altercation at a named bar in Chipata Overspill compound. In a statement, Saturday, Police spokesperson Rae Hamoonga said the deceased was involved in a fight with his girlfriend at around 22:00 hours at GT Bar in Chipata Compound,…...
Italy v Croatia: place your bets on the struggle for the playoffs!
On June 24, the Italy national team will play against Croatia in the 3rd round match of the 2024 European Championship group stage. Many fans who want to add emotion to watching football broadcasts have a question: which company is best for betting? Reliable bookmaker 1xBet offers a broad line with the highest odds for […]
Zesco implements emergency load shedding for system stability
ZESCO Limited says it has instituted emergency load management which has disrupted power supply to its customers outside of the planned timings. Last week, Zesco Acting Deputy Director Distribution and Customer Services Kennedy Muchanga revealed that the utility would come up with an emergency load rationing schedule due to challenges with the load on the…...
