We inherited collapsed economy hence high food prices, govt responds to EU
MINISTER of Infrastructure, Housing and Urban Development Charles Milupi says the European Union (EU) and citizens should understand that the UPND government inherited a collapsed economy hence the high cost of food. The European Union’s Election Follow-up Mission final report on Zambia noted that despite government’s efforts to improve the country’s economic situation, high food…...
Zesco assures mines that it’s addressing power deficit
ZESCO has assured the mining sector and industries that it is exploring several strategies to bolster power supply to mitigate the impact of the current electricity deficit. The company has estimated that load-shedding will result in it losing $35 million monthly, however, when News Diggers requested for last month’s revenue in a press query, Zesco…...
Let’s help one another in these hard economic times – Archbishop Banda
LUSAKA Catholic Diocese Archbishop Alick Banda says there is need to comfort and help one another, especially in these hard economic times. Giving his homily during the Vocations Sunday, Archbishop Banda emphasised that followers of Christ should help one another regardless of political persuasion or religious affiliation. He adds that there is need to show…...
You have the responsibility to lead us in happy, difficult moments, Catholic bishop tells HH
MONGU Diocese Catholic Bishop Evans Chinyemba has reminded President Hakainde Hichilema that Zambians have given him the responsibility to lead them whether in happy or difficult moments such as drought and debt. And President Hichilema says he was happy to attend this year’s Kuomboka ceremony of the Lozi speaking people as an ordinary guest, saying…...
Sangwa’s presidential ambitions within his rights and pose no threat – Mweetwa
CHIEF Government Spokesperson Cornelius Mweetwa says Constitutional lawyer John Sangwa’s statement about being available for the presidency should not even attract a lot of debate because it’s nothing strange. And Mweetwa says individuals entering the political scene should not be viewed as threats because politics is about competition. Last week, Sangwa said he could entertain…...
Appointment system of ECZ members doesn’t enhance public trust – EU
THE European Union’s Election Follow-up Mission final report on Zambia has noted that the appointment system of ECZ members did not enhance public trust in the institution. The report has noted that opposition political parties in 2022 accused the President of appointing individuals with direct links to the ruling party as members of the Electoral…...
There’s degeneration in economic, political spheres – M’membe
SOCIALIST Party Leader Fred M’membe says there is degeneration in both Zambia’s economic and political spheres and people are being denied their rights to assemble, set political agendas and goals, and achieve them. M’membe says the ruling UPND is worried about losing power, that is why political parties are not allowed to hold rallies because…...
DEC picks up Lungu’s ally
THE Drug Enforcement Commission has confirmed that it picked up Martin Mbaya, an associate of former president Edgar Lungu, yesterday and searched his premises, adding that his case is just one of the many it is currently investigating. The commission, however, says Mbaya wasn’t literally pulled out of church as indicated in some sections of…...
2 Chinese nationals, casino dealers in court for theft
TWO Chinese nationals and two Casino dealers have been dragged to the Lusaka Magistrates’ Court for allegedly stealing various sums of cash from Galaxy Casino. Agness Nyau, 28, Phalesi Mumba, 30, Wang Gang Zu and Zhu Li Xiu are facing four counts of theft by servant and theft charges. In count one, Nyau is charged…...
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