Load management a necessary evil – Nzovu
GREEN Economy and Environment Minister, Collins Nzovu, says electricity load management is a necessary evil. And Nzovu says there is need to shift to alternative sources of energy because charcoal burning is not the solution to the current power deficit. Meanwhile, Nzovu says government has not exported maize to the point of causing food insecurity…...
We’re not participating in by-elections because I’m trying to resolve wrangles – Miles
PATRIOTIC Front faction leader Miles Sampa says his party will not participate in the forthcoming nine ward by elections slated for May 2, 2024 because he wants to resolve some internal party wrangles. And Sampa says by-elections are not a barometer which one can use to determine whether they will win general elections. Speaking during…...
We’ll face PF’s fate if we behave like they did – Mweetwa
CHIEF Government Spokesperson Cornelius Mweetwa says government should learn from PF’s mistakes, arguing that the moment they start doing the same things as the former ruling party, they are doomed. In an interview, Sunday, Mweetwa said the UPND administration should never be happy when police deny the opposition permission to hold rallies or meetings. He,…...
Lungu’s mockery over bee invasion childish – UPND
UPND Alliance Chairperson Charles Milupi says former president Edgar Lungu lacks seriousness and will never change. Last week, Lungu said he was worried after he heard that a swarm of bees almost scattered a public meeting in Luanshya. But commenting on this, in an interview, Sunday, Milupi said he expected such comments from children, not…...
He is just disturbing our work, akekala pesa, wonders HH
PRESIDENT Hakainde Hichilema has insisted that his government will not be swayed by the people saying “alebwelelapo” because the seat is already occupied. And President Hichilema says he doesn’t want to spend time talking about certain individuals who are just disturbing the government’s work. Meanwhile, Health Minister Sylvia Masebo says President Hichilema has, through his…...
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ACC nabs 2 govt officials for corruption
THE Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) says it has arrested a senior planner at the Northern Provincial Planning Unit and a lands officer at the Ministry of Lands for abuse of authority of office. In a statement, Monday, ACC head of corporate communications Timothy Moono stated that the two abused the authority of their offices in the…...
Govt halts issuance of charcoal production permits in 3 districts
GREEN Economy and Environment Minister Collins Nzovu has directed the Director Forestry to immediately stop the issuance of Cord Wood Permits for charcoal production in Itezhi-Tezhi, Mumbwa and Shibuyunji Districts. Nzovu says persons currently in possession of valid Cord Wood Permits only have until May 1, 2024, in order to finalise their charcoal production. In…...
Load shedding vs SMEs
Angola humiliates Zambia
THE Zambia futsal national team’s hopes of qualifying for the semi-finals at the ongoing Morocco 2024 TotalEnergies Futsal AFCON suffered a major blow after suffering a humiliating 8-5 beating at the hands of Angola in the COSAFA derby at the Prince Moulay Abdellah Futsal Arena in Rabat. Angola came from a goal down to hand…...
