There’s need to thoroughly investigate Beenzu Mapani’s promotion – Kafwaya
LUNTE PF member of parliament Mutotwe Kafwaya says there is need to thoroughly investigate the promotion of Zesco Managing Director Victor Mapani’s niece. On Friday, Beenzu Mapani’s letter of promotion went viral on social media and some netizens alleged that it was criminal to promote one’s own daughter. According to the letter, Beenzu was appointed…...
March 2024 refined copper export earnings rose by 47.2% -ZamStats
THE Zambia Statistics Agency (ZamStats) says Zambia’s refined copper export earnings in March 2024 increased by 47.2 percent to K13.9 billion from the K9.5 billion recorded in February 2024. In an April Monthly Bulletin, ZamStats Statistician General Mulenga Musepa stated that Zambia’s major export destination in March 2024 was Switzerland, which accounted for 38.9 percent…...
Energy expert predicts increased load-shedding hours
ENERGY Expert Johnstone Chikwanda has projected increased load shedding hours in residential areas in order to free up power to support the industries. And Dr Chikwanda has urged Zesco to consider investing in some mobile power plants in order to cushion the impact of load shedding. In an interview, last Wednesday, Dr Chikwanda said citizens…...
We shouldn’t burden future generations with debt – JCTR
JESUIT Centre for Theological Reflection Social Program Manager – Social and Economic Development Muchimba Siamachoka says there is need to interrogate the establishment of the sinking fund. And Siamachoka says as responsible borrowers, the country should take cognisant of any wrong doings and begin to manage the debt correctly. Meanwhile, ActionAid Project Coordinator Ucizi Ngulube…...
Muchinga, Luapula didn’t give us MPs, but we’ve appointed ministers from here because we’re KK’s students – HH
PRESIDENT Hakainde Hichilema says he wouldn’t have appointed ministers from Muchinga and Luapula if UPND did not believe in Kenneth Kaunda’s unity. And President Hichilema says in 2005, Kaunda predicted that he would one day become Head of State. Meanwhile, Veteran politician Vernon Johnson Mwaanga says Dr Kaunda’s administration constituted men and women who never…...
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FAZ AGM fails to take off
THE highly anticipated FAZ Annual General Meeting (AGM) failed to take off after the Lusaka High Court sustained the petition and order for an inter parte hearing on Thursday next week. There was anxiety at the Government Complex where FAZ councillors waited since morning for the verdict from the Lusaka High Court. News broke out…...
BB11 shines in NWSL, as she scores first goal
COPPER Queens striker Barbra Banda has won plaudits of her coach at Orlando Pride after she opened her scoring account with a bullet header yesterday. Banda gave Pride supporters a glimpse of what she is capable of when she scored a goal and provided an assist in the 3 – 2 win over Washington Spirit…....
Fashion announces K250,000 sponsorship for Kamboma League
CHIPOLOPOLO striker Fashion Sakala has announced a budget of K250,000 for the Kamboma Football League, which he is sponsoring. The Zambian international has continued to plough back into the communities of Eastern Province. In his latest post on his Facebook page, Sakala announced a budget of K250,000 for the Kamboma football league in Kawele village…...
Lungisani retains LAZ presidency
THE Law Association of Zambia (LAZ), on Saturday re-elected Lungisani Zulu as its president during an Annual General Meeting in Livingstone. The Association also elected Matilda Kaoma as LAZ vice-president, Womba Silumbu as the Honorary Treasurer and Arnold Kaluba as Honorary Secretary. Other elected Council members include Tangu Banda, Joseph Chirwa, Martha Kashala, Anthony Kasolo,…...
