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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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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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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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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3-million tonnes copper production achievable by 2030 – Mines Union
By Mubanga Mubanga Mine Workers Union of Zambia (MUZ) president Joseph Chewe says if the three million tonnes of Copper production is achieved by 2030, it will change the face…
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Govt signs $56.7m deal with Jasworld to upgrade Mufulira-Mokambo road
By Jane Chanda Ministry of Finance and National Planning minister Dr Situmbeko Musokotwane has announced that the Zambian government has signed a $56.7 million concession agreement with Jasworld Ports Limited…
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