Zesco is a clear case of leadership incompetence – Chitala
By Jane Chanda Former Zesco board chairman Dr Mbita Chitala has blamed the problems at the utility company to incompetent people President Hakainde Hichilema appointed to run the institution after…
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Corruption in mining undermining Zambia’s growth – USA Ambassador
By Jane Chanda United States of America Ambassador to Zambia Michael Gonzales says corruption and exploitation in Zambia’s mining sector are undermining the country’s potential for economic growth. He said…
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Zesco to supply 7-hours power after Zimbabwe link connection
By Jane Chanda Zesco acting managing director Justin Loongo says the 7-hours power supply to customers will resume once the connection to the Zimbabwean grid is restored. And Zesco has…
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Don’t entertain proposals to lift night travel, Commuter Rights Association urges govt
By Jane Chanda Bus and Taxi Owners Association of Zambia (BTOAZ) national chairman Sydney Chewe says lifting the night travel restriction will require careful planning and investigation, particularly regarding safety…
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ZCSA seizes counterfeit electrical fittings worth over K45,000
By Jane Chanda The Zambia Compulsory Standards Agency (ZCSA) says the agency has seized 1,444 non-compliant electrical products in Lusaka valued at K45,451.50, with electrical fittings and connections having the…
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NWP PS hails FQM’s K3.4m disbursement towards 13 cooperatives
By Jane Chanda North-Western Province permanent Secretary Colonel Grandson Katambi says First Quantum Minerals (FQM) disbursement of over K3.4 million in grants to 13 cooperatives under the Tujipamo Multi-Purpose Project…
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7-hour supply schedule to be restored next week – Zesco
By Jane Chanda Zesco says the reduced power supply the company effected last week, will be restored to 7-hours power supply to all customers next week. Acting Zesco managing director…
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Distributing CDF equally violates equity principles – Expert
By Jane Chanda Public finance and governance expert Richard Kampamba says Zambia’s Constituency Development Fund (CDF) allocation model requires urgent reform to address socio-economic and geographic inequalities. Kampamba noted that…
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Passengers cry foul after being stranded at Inter City following protests
By Mubanga Mubanga Transport and Logistics Minister Frank Tayali says the protest by Intercity bus operators over the suspension of the license of Juldan Motors has inconvenienced a lot of…
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BoZ decision to raise MPR inadequate – EAZ
By Jane Chanda Economics Association of Zambia (EAZ) vice-president Mbanji Milambo says the recent decision by the Bank of Zambia (BOZ) to raise the Monetary Policy Rate by 50 basis…
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