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By Respite Kaoma Zambia has unveiled an ambitious plan to produce 1000 megawatts of solar energy, this year as part of its efforts to become a leader in renewable energy and sustainable mining practices amidst the power deficit. The announcement was made by Minister of Energy Makozo Chikote, during the 12th Zambia International Mining […]
By Staff Reporter UPND Copperbelt Deputy Provincial Information and Publicity Secretary Godfrey Kamangu has described as alarming the Mufulira Municipal Council’s decision to withdraw Constituency Development Fund (CDF) sponsorships from over 100 youths admitted to Mopani Central Training Center- MCTC). Mr. Kamangu says the move contradicts the government’s policy to empower youths through […]
By Anthony Chomba The Teaching Service Commission has handed over a list of 4,200 newly recruited teachers to the Ministry of Education under the 2024 teacher recruitment exercise. And the names of successful teachers recruited will be published today. Teaching Service Commission Chairperson Daphine Chimuka who made the list available to education minister […]
By Caroline Hacaambwa Unknown criminals have again vandalised and stolen ZESCO cables at sub-station 72 of Butondo Township in Mufulira District on the Copperbelt Province. The development has raised emotions among residents in the area who have complained that the theft of cables at the said sub-station has become frequent causing residents to […]
By Staff Reporter The Patriotic Front (PF) in North Western Province has backed traditional leaders in demanding that 15% of the revenue collected by the government from mining companies remains in the province. The Party laments that the province has for decades generated wealth for Zambia through its mineral deposits, yet little to […]
By Staff Reporter Lukashya Patriotic Front PF Member of Parliament George Chisanga has urged the Zambia police to carry out their functions with professionalism. The comments come after some sections of society called on the police to investigate the offensive remarks that were made by UPND consultant Mark Simuwe on former president Edgar […]
By Staff Reporter Business women from Kantanshi’s Shinde Ward in Mufulira District have been empowered with capital to grow their businesses by their ward councillor Teddy Chilufya. Mr. Chilufya says the financial empowerment has come after noticing the efforts being made by women to survive through their small businesses amidst the current economic […]
By Respite Kaoma Former Economic Front Party National Spokesperson Humphrey Kabwe has expressed concerns about the benefits of foreign investment in Zambia’s mines, advocating instead for local ownership and government control. Speaking in an interview in Kitwe, Mr. Kabwe believes that foreign investors should supplement local efforts, rather than driving the industry. Mr. […]
By Staff Reporter Operation Young Vote OYV has expressed concerns over the continued failure by beneficiaries of the Constituency Development Fund CDF and the Citizens Economic Empowerment Commission CEEC loans to pay back. OYV Executive Director Guess Nyirenda is dismayed by the repeated warning form president Hakainde Hichilema regarding loan defaults and is […]
BY Staff Reporter Transport and logistics minister Frank Tayali has reiterated Government’s commitment to addressing the security concerns of Zambian truck drivers operating in the Democratic Republic of Congo DRC. Mr. Tayali notes that the Zambian drivers operating in the DRC face many challenges from, physical attacks on the drivers, attackers demanding for […]
