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 […]
By Regina Ngosa & Respite Kaoma Mufulira district on the Copperbelt Province, joined the nation in celebrating Police Day, honouring the bravery and dedication of the Zambia Police Service under the theme enhancing crime prevention through community participation to foster a secure and peaceful environment. Mufulira commanding officer Senior Superintendent Patrick Moti emphasized on […]
By Anthony Chomba Chief government spokesperson Cornelius Mweetwa says Load shedding is likely to diminish by June 2025. Mr. Mweetwa who is also minister of information and media says this is because it takes three months for water to move from the Zambezi basin to Kariba Dam. Speaking during a media briefing in […]
By Staff Reporter People’s Alliance for Change-PAC Leader Andyford Banda says the recent contamination of water resources on the Copperbelt province exposes the ongoing challenges of environmental pollution and lack of effective law enforcement. Government has suspended operations at Sino Leach Metal Zambia limited company in Chambishi, Copperbelt Province, after it discharged acidic […]
By Respite Kaoma Government says it has revised the medium and scale entrepreneurship and the cooperative policies. Minister of Small and Medium Enterprises Development, Elias Mulenga has also stated that the process to amend the existing business laws are underway. And Twenty-four thousand women and some youths in Lusaka are hearmarked to benefit […]
