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Zesco boss responds to contradictions from PS, utility company on energy supply … the Namibia connector was rectified at the time of PS’ briefing, but later developed a fault

By Esther Chisola ZESCO chairperson Vickson Nc’ube argues that the utility company and government are speaking the same language on the issue of increased load shedding and what is causing…

Foreign investor once a subject of police call-out talks up $90 million investment

By Jane Chanda A mining director who was once under a subject of a police callout in connection with a police investigation, says he has met senior people in President…

Consider investing in solid waste for income generation – Governance Exprt

By Chinoyi Chipulu Governance Expert Bwalya Matafwali has called on the government to consider investing in solid waste materials for income generation and increased production. Matafwali said government should look at other…

Vedanta out to raise $1 billion in bonds to finance operations

By Jane Chanda Vedanta Resources, the holding company of Vedanta Limited, is in advanced talks with lenders to raise up to $1 billion through foreign currency bonds. According to money.com, while…

People are not paying for DSTV because of loadshedding – MultiChoice agent

By Jane Chanda Chilenje Market Internet Cafe owner, Himan Chiinda, says he is a MultiChoice agent, and people are deciding not to pay for the services when they want to…

Mufilira residents have not seen benefits of Mulonga’s 300 million Euros water investment

By Chinoyi Chipulu Kantashi member of parliament Anthony Mumba is disappointed with poor workmanship being exhibited by Mulonga Water and Sewerage Company (MWSC) on its water reticulation project in the district.…

Unattractive prices have led to low cotton production – Farmer

By Jane Chanda Gwembe district small scale farmer and former cotton farmer Aswel Hamweenzu, says the major point that led to the downfall of cotton production in Zambia is the…

HESLB awards 600 loans for first year students at Mukuba University

By Chinoyi Chipulu The Higher Education Loans and Scholarships Board (HESLB) has awarded 600 loans to first-year students at Mukuba University for the 2024/2025 academic year out of the 1,218…

There shouldn’t be further reduction on 3-hr power supply – Zambia We Want

By Mubanga Mubanga and Jane Chanda The opposition Zambia We Want (ZWW) has demanded for the immediate halt to further reduction of the three hour power supply schedule that…

Work on Nampundwe-Shibuyunji road for easy mineral transportation – Miyanda

By Chinoyi Chipulu Governance expert and human rights advocate Wesley Miyanda has called on the government to invest in road infrastructure and quickly work on the Nampundwe Shibuyunji road in Central…