We delay to restore electricity due to unforeseen circumstances like a tyre puncture – Zesco
ZESCO Managing Director Victor Mapani has explained that sometimes Zesco delays to restore electricity on time due unforeseen circumstances such as a tyre puncture. And Mapani says Zesco’s loss of $300 million due to load shedding will affect the company’s ability to service its debt. Meanwhile, Energy Minister Peter Kapala says government has disengaged from…...
It’s our hope that HH wins in 2026, he wants to double the GDP – PDU
PRESIDENT Hakainde Hichilema would like to double the country’s GDP, hopefully he can get a second term into 2031, says Presidential Delivery Unit Project Delivery Officer Cuthbert Munankwenka. And PDU Manager for Efficient Value Chains Jones Shimbela says the unit plays an advisory role to the public service, but in a “prioritised manner”. Speaking when…...
UPND drifting to PF times of cadreism, police unprofessionalism – GEARS
GEARS Initiative Zambia Executive Director Patrick Kaumba says it is worrying that the country is drifting back to the PF times of cadreism and selective application of the law. Kaumba says the police command should be changed so that other people take up the responsibility of bringing professionalism in the service. Kaumba had recently lauded…...
We’ve agreed to conclude with Vedanta by June 30, so KCM can start producing – Govt
MINES and Minerals Development Minister Paul Kabuswe says government has agreed to resolve all negotiations with Vedanta by June 30 to facilitate for the full operation of KCM. And Kabuswe says the return of former president Edgar Lungu to active politics has caused the country to be in disarray. Speaking when he featured on Prime…...
Rallies a fundamental component of democracy – Nunas
RALLIES and peaceful demonstrations are a fundamental component of any democracy, says outgoing Canadian High Commissioner Kyle Nunas. High Commissioner Nunas also says it’s important to take the fight against corruption seriously because the vice tends to distort commerce and meaningful participation in the civic realm in many countries. And High Commissioner Nunas says he…...
Unexpected ministerial appointment humbles Kasune
JUSTICE Minister Princess Kasune says her elevation to Cabinet Minister is an encouragement to every young girl and boy who dares to dream. Speaking during the official opening of the state advocates workshop, Wednesday, Kasune said it was an honour for her to be appointed as Zambia’s first female Justice Minister. “I do know that…...
Delayed debt restructuring undid some of our gains – HH
PRESIDENT Hakainde Hichilema says the fact that the debt restructuring process was slow led to slippages on some of the gains which the new dawn government made after assuming office. And President Hichilema says PF borrowed the country into bankruptcy. Speaking when outgoing Canadian High Commissioner to Zambia Kyle Nunas paid a courtesy call on…...
Court issues bench warrant against Lusambo and his wife
LUSAKA Magistrate Faides Hamaundu has issued a bench warrant against Bowman Lusambo and his wife in a matter where they are charged with possession of property suspected of being proceeds of crime. Lusambo is jointly charged with his wife, Nancy, with 10 counts of corrupt acquisition of public property, possession of property suspected of being…...
Disorderly conduct will be met with sanctions, warns Speaker
SPEAKER of the National Assembly Nelly Mutti has warned that members of parliament who will breach parliamentary rules will be met with necessary sanctions. Speaking when she officially opened the Third Meeting of the 13th National Assembly, Tuesday, Speaker Mutti said she was hopeful that members would adhere to the rules of parliamentary practice and…...
All structures built on top of Bombay drainage will be demolished – Nkombo
LOCAL Government and Rural Development Minister Gary Nkombo has warned that all structures erected on top of the Bombay drainage will be demolished. Asked in the National Assembly by Kabwata UPND MP Andrew Tayengwa whether government had any plans to extend the Bombay Drainage Project in Chilenje ward and Jack compound, Nkombo blamed the PF…...
