Investors don’t care about us, they only come to make money – Kabuswe
MINISTER of Mines and Minerals Development Paul Kabuswe says investors only come to make money for themselves. Speaking during an African Union Panel Discussion on Industrialisation in Africa at the Mining Indaba in South Africa, Tuesday, Kabuswe described some deals between African governments and investors as bad. “It takes two to tangle. Partly it is…...
Toyota accepts HH’s proposal to invest in power generation in Zambia
COMMERCE Minister Chipoka Mulenga has disclosed that Toyota Motors Corporation has accepted President Hakainde Hichilema’s proposal to invest in renewable power generation in Zambia. On Tuesday, State House Chief Communications Specialist Clayson Hamasaka said President Hichilema had urged the corporation to expedite the resumption of feasibility studies for the proposed PV solar power station in…...
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Residential areas will receive at least 4hrs of power daily – Zesco
ZESCO says given its current generating capacity and ability to secure imports, each residential area will now receive at least four hours of electricity daily. In a Power Supply Update, Wednesday, Zesco stated that as part of its commitment to transparent stakeholder engagement, it would be publishing power rationing schedules effective February 2025. Zesco was,…...
ZAVA Southern Province chair calls for grassroots volleyball development
ZAMBIA Volleyball Association (ZAVA) Southern Province Chairperson Welcome Hamainza has emphasized the need for a robust strategy to develop volleyball talent from the grassroots, highlighting it as a critical step for the growth and success of the sport in Zambia. Speaking in an interview, Hamainza noted that the absence of grassroots development programmes has contributed…...
CECAFA joins COSAFA in backing Kamanga for FIFA role
FAZ president Andrew Kamanga has solidified his position as a leading contender for a seat on the prestigious FIFA Council, following his backing from both the Council for East and Central Africa Football Associations (CECAFA) and the Council of Southern Africa Football Associations (COSAFA). The collaboration by the two regional football bodies guarantees a total…...
Govt didn’t influence Kalu’s withdrawal from FAZ elections – Nkandu
THE Ministry of Youth, Sport, and Arts has dismissed suggestions that government was involved in Kalusha Bwalya’s decision to withdraw from the upcoming Football Association of Zambia (FAZ) elections set for March 29. Minister of Sports Youth and Arts, Elvis Nkandu says government will not interfere in the FAZ elections. In a statement issued by…...
HH urges Toyota to establish manufacturing plant in Zambia
PRESIDENT Hakainde Hichilema has encouraged Toyota Motors Corporation to capitalise on Zambia’s favourable investment climate, abundant natural resources and mineral wealth by investing in value-addition ventures that support their manufacturing supply chain. In a statement, Tuesday, State House Chief Communications Specialist, Clayson Hamasaka, stated that the Head of State specifically urged Toyota to establish a…...
Lubinda is dreaming, but his warning on Community House is valid
PF faction vice-president Given Lubinda says when Mr Edgar Lungu becomes president again in 2026, he will ensure that incumbent President Hakainde Hichilema’s private residence, “Community House” is forfeited to the State. Mr Lubinda, the former minister of justice, is obviously dreaming or hallucinating to suggest that former president Edgar Lungu will be on the…...
We’re importing 550MW, exporting 80MW of power – Govt
ENERGY Minister Makozo Chikote says the country is importing about 550 megawatts while only exporting 80 megawatts of electricity. Speaking when he featured on Diamond TV, Monday, Chikote said the imports were coming from the Southern African Power Pool. “First, I will start by explaining to you that first of all, we have to talk…...