Mopani recorded a loss of K9.25bn in 2023 – ZCCM-IH
ZCCM Investment Holdings Plc (ZCCM-IH) has revealed that in 2023, Mopani Copper Mines Plc recorded a loss of K9.25 billion, a marked increase from the previous year’s K5.05 billion. In addition, ZCCM-IH says Mopani’s operations have negatively impacted it and its subsidiaries, contributing a substantial loss of K9.2 billion, about US$449.46 million, this year. Meanwhile,…...
The world is moving towards asset recovery to cripple criminal gangs – DEC
DRUG Enforcement Commission (DEC) Director General Nason Banda says it is wrong to view the recovery of assets as letting criminals off the hook as the world is moving towards asset recovery to cripple criminal gangs. In an interview, Banda said asset recovery was an international practice and DEC had recently seized a lot of…...
Power goes within 2 points of Zesco
POWER Dynamos has boosted its chances of catching second placed Zesco United after a 1-0 win away to Mutondo Stars yesterday. Fredrick Mulambia was the hero for Power, striking in the 57th minute to give his team three precious points. Power sits third on the league table with 48 points, while Zesco has 50. With…...
UKA must restart registration process – Akafumba
HOME Affairs and Internal Security Permanent Secretary Joseph Akafumba says the United Kwacha Alliance (UKA) has to restart its registration process because its first application expired. But National Democratic Congress (NDC) faction leader Saboi Imboela says UKA will continue with its operations with or without being registered. Speaking on ZNBC TV1 recently, Akafumba explained that…...
Zesco hints possibility of extending load shedding hours
ZESCO says the country might face a situation where load shedding hours are extended from eight hours to maybe 10 or 12 hours in order to preserve water for power generation. Speaking on the Burning Issue programme on 5 FM, Tuesday, Zesco spokesperson Matongo Maundi noted that if the utility company generated more power than…...
Kampyongo commends Mwiimbu for counselling Police on their conduct
FORMER Home Affairs Minister Stephen Kampyongo says Home Affairs and Internal Security Minister Jack Mwiimbu’s caution to the Police Command is timely and commendable. On Tuesday, Mwiimbu urged the Zambia Police Service to take note of the concerns raised by the Law Association of Zambia and Human Rights Commission regarding human rights violations and make…...
I can entertain becoming President if people think it’s for the good of the country – Sangwa
CONSTITUTIONAL lawyer John Sangwa State Counsel says law enforcement agencies need to be transparent about how the aircraft involved in the KKIA gold scandal was released. Meanwhile, Sangwa says he can entertain the idea of becoming Head of State if there’s a general consensus that he can make a difference for the good of the…...
Students stage protest against Lungu at court, as eligibility case is adjourned
A MULTITUDE of University of Zambia and Evelyn Hone College students protested outside the Supreme Court grounds yesterday as former president Edgar Lungu appeared before the Constitutional Court for the eligibility case. Some students, wearing black t-shirts with the words “no third term iwe ka faza of corruption” later started shouting “who are you?” directed…...
Uranium detected in water at Lumwana not harmful – Govt
TECHNOLOGY and Science Minister Felix Mutati says the level of uranium detected in the water at Barrick Lumwana Mine in November last year poses no risk as far as radiation exposure to human health and the environment is concerned. Earlier this year, News Diggers reported that Lumwana Mining Company had been battling to contain uranium…...
HH’s advisor lambasts Lungu over “njala yatinyokola” statement
PRESIDENT Hakainde Hichilema’s political advisor Levy Ngoma says former president Edgar Lungu could have been under the influence of “Jameson” when he said “njala yatinyokola’’, advising him to focus on escorting his wife to court. He adds that government is on course in addressing the hunger situation. Lungu recently lamented that hunger had caused starvation…...
