Zambia signs deal to import more power from Mozambique
ZESCO has signed a power deal with EDM, Mozambique’s state-owned electricity company, which will enable the power utility firm to import 90 megawatts of power. And Zesco board chairperson Vickson Ncube says it is unfortunate that people continue to lament the effects of drought despite Africa having distinguished engineers, economists, and others. Speaking during the…...
UKA notifies police of planned rally on April 13
THE United Kwacha Alliance says it has notified the Zambia Police Service and the Kafue District Council of its intention to hold a mass rally on April 13, 2024. According to a statement issued by UKA Chairperson Communications Silavwe Jackson, Thursday, the speakers at the rally would include leaders from NDC, PF, CF, NHP, FDD,…...
HH didn’t like contracting Lazard Frerè – State House
PRESIDENT Hakainde Hichilema’s Economic Advisor, Dr Pamela Nakamba, says the Head of State didn’t like contracting Lazard Frerè, to advise the government in the debt restructuring process. Discussing the President’s decision to use foreign advisors on debt restructuring when he condemned the practice while in opposition, Dr Nakamba said the UPND government made a commitment…...
ACC launches anonymous whistleblowers online system
ANTI-Corruption Commission Vice Board Chairperson Ireen Lamba says whistleblowers have often been discouraged from reporting suspected corrupt practices for fear of victimisation. And European Union representative Bogdan Stefanescu says President Hakainde Hichilema’s administration has shown renewed determination to fight corruption. Meanwhile, Justice Minister Mulambo Haimbe says government is elated with ACC’s innovation to launch the…...
People resisting digital payments of social cash transfer – Govt
COMMUNITY Development and Social Services Minister Doreen Mwamba says people are resisting the transition to digital payments of the social cash transfer. Mwamba says government has deliberately removed people from the social cash transfer programme because there were duplicate entries. In an interview, Mwamba said government would actually be able to reach out to more…...
I don’t think there’s enough communication for people to accept increased Zesco tariffs – UPND MP
MWINILUNGA UPND MP, Newton Samakayi, has expressed concern over inadequate communication regarding the proposed increase in electricity tariffs, emphasising the importance of public understanding and acceptance. The Energy Regulation Board (ERB) recently announced plans for a nine percent tariff increment in 2024, followed by a 14 per cent hike in 2025. Green Economy and Environment…...
Kasaro not the right person to talk about integrity at ECZ – Antonio
SOCIALIST Party Deputy General Secretary Antonio Mwanza says Brown Kasaro is not the right person to talk about integrity at the Electoral Commission of Zambia. Recently, Kasaro said it was unfortunate that people continued to allege that the officials at the commission were cadres. In an interview, Tuesday, Mwanza challenged Kasaro to tell Zambians why…...
Delay in restoring power after load shedding due to unforeseen challenges – Zesco
ZESCO has attributed the delay in restoring power in some areas after load-shedding to unforeseen technical challenges, among other factors. And Zesco says it will conduct a review of the performance of the staggered load-shedding programme at the end of the week. Speaking on Diamond TV’s Diamond Breakfast Programme, Wednesday, Zesco Spokesperson Matongo Maumbi said…...
We’re monitoring load shedding schedules to manage security at night – Police
POLICE say they are keenly following the load shedding schedule to effectively manage security during the night, when criminals may want to take advantage of power outages. And police have encouraged communities to establish neighborhood watches or community crime prevention units to assist in maintaining security during load shedding hours at night. In an interview,…...
Verbatim Part 2: Lawyers grill Kapata
Kapata: Good afternoon. Kaluba: At the last sitting, you were not well. So, how are you feeling now? Kapata: I am a bit better. At least the pain is controlled thank you. Kaluba: That’s good to hear. You served as a Cabinet minister in the Patriotic Front government for the last five years. Is that…...
