Govt fast-tracking water projects for commissioning this year – Nzovu
By Jane Chanda Minister of Water Development and Sanitation Collins Nzovu says the treasury has allocated funding to pay contractors and fast-track some water projects to ensure completion and commissioning…
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Laura, CSOs denounce police for arresting protesters against loadshedding
By Mubanga Mubanga Human Rights activist Laura Miti has charged that the arrest of people who peacefully protested against loadshedding at Zesco headquarters in Lusaka is illegal and an abuse of power…
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Police investigate gassing incident in Kalulushi
By Chinoyi Chipulu Copperbelt Police Commissioner Peacewell Mweemba, has called on residents of Kalulushi to remain calm as the police investigate the suspected gassing incident, that happened in New Minsenga…
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We appreciate meal allowances, but it’s not enough – UNZASU
By Jane Chanda University of Zambia Student’s Union (UNZASU) president Rodgers Tembo has urged the government to address the institution’s chronic funding crisis, which has led to a go-slow by…
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Over 2000 jobs on the line after 15 manganese mines close from loadshedding
By Chinoyi Chipulu Mine, Contractors, Factory, and Allied Workers Union President Joseph Kasonka says Zesco’s failure to implement an equal distribution of power to factories has led to the closure…
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Security guard shoots 5 to prove gun is not a toy
By Chinoyi Chipulu A 40-year-old security guard working at Simba Beverages in Lusaka has shot and wounded five company workers using a shotgun, to prove that his gun was not…
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Chingola DEBS says “dust emissions” from nearby industrial activities affecting school, community
By Mubanga Mubanga Chingola District Education Board secretary Noah Simulunga says there is no “pollution” but just “dust emissions”, when reacting to the story that pupil’s at Chingola’s Breakfield Primary…
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Increase gold reserves to achieve economic stability – Economists
By Jane Chanda Economist Emmanuel Zulu has urged the government to increase its gold reserves and back the Kwacha with the precious metal to achieve economic stability and combat inflation.…
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Clinical officer arrested for drawing K153,000 govt salary while being employed elsewhere
By Mubanga Mubanga The Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) has arrested a clinical officer for entering into another employment contract, while still employed at the Ministry of Health. In a statement by…
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Power rationing greatly hampering poultry production – PAZ
By Jane Chanda The Poultry Association of Zambia (PAZ) says the industry is grappling with numerous challenges among them, power rationing, high input costs, and scarce raw materials, which are…
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