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By Anthony Chomba Confusions are boiling in the opposition United National Independent Party (UNIP) with two warring factions claiming legitimacy. But in a sharp turn of events, the Mulenga Mwiche led faction has rubbished the expulsion accusing the United Party for National Development (UPND) government of sponsoring the confusions. Mr. Mwiche who is secretary […]
By Comfort Nthala The Energy Regulation Board (ERB) has announced that it is currently reviewing submissions from Oil Marketing Companies (OMCs) regarding the pricing of Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG). The focus of the review is to ensure that the interests of both OMCs and consumers are balanced, as the demand for LPG continues to grow […]
By Staff Reporter Energy minister Makozo Chikote has revealed that with the full operations of maamba calories and normalisation of power imports, the country will experience more stable power supply. Mr. Chikote has also announced that as of 1st October 2024, the country will have at least 3 hours of stable power supply daily for […]
By Staff Reporter Residents of Zimba Compound are expressing their frustrations regarding the poor condition of the bridge that connects the community to Nanduwa cemetery. The residents say the bridge serves as a vital link for residents visiting loved ones at the nearby cemetery but has fallen into disrepair, prompting calls for urgent attention from […]
By Comfort Nthala A resident of Kansuswa in Mufulira district on the Copperbelt Province, Henry Tayali has accused Mufulira Municipal Council of selling land he inherited from his father which according to him was originally gifted to the people of Kansuswa by Queen Elizabeth the second. According to Mr. Tayali the land, situated in Old […]
By Respite Kaoma Stakeholders on the Copperbelt have bemoaned the manner in which the old aged people are being treated in society. Today, October, 1st, 2024 Zambia joined the rest of the world in recognizing this year’s 34th International Day of Older Persons under the theme “Ageing with Dignity: The Importance of Strengthening Care and […]
By Staff Reporter Former ZAMPOST workers in Mufulira District on the Copperbelt province are demanding for their terminal benefits from government. The workers who were retrenched in 2015 have wondered why the new government has failed to pay them their dues even after conducting an audit early this year. The employees have alleged that some […]
By Anthony Chomba The United National Independence Party (UNIP) executive has expelled 27 party members amongst them is the son to First Republican President Tiliyenji Kaunda. Announcing the expulsion at a presser in Lusaka , UNIP Secretary General, Reverend Alfred Banda says the party executive has unanimously agreed to expell the 27 senior members with […]
By Anthony Chomba Mufulira Central Member of Parliament Golden Mwila has expressed optimism that the increment in the Constituency Development Fund CDF to a tune of K36.1 will greatly help address the water and sanitation problems faced in the Constittuency. Mr. Mwila notes that the Constituency will also focus more on infrastructure development like the […]
By Staff Reporter Minister of Finance and National Planning Dr. Situmbeko Musokotwane says the aim of the 2025 national budget is to increase the country’s Domestic Revenue which has been performing below its potential. Dr. Musokotwane says the effects of the drought may roll over to 2025 but that government is putting in place various […]
