ZESCO MUST NOT BE IN A HURRY TO REVIEW TARIFFS
Former Minister of Energy, Yamfwa Mukanga, has called on ZESCO Limited not to be in a hurry to review the Emergency Electricity Tariffs. Reacting to the announcement by the Energy Regulation Board (ERB) that ZESCO will review the Emergency Electricity Tariffs this week, Mr. Mukanga welcomed the move, however, said the utility company should have […]
LICENSES IN MUFUMBWE SHOULD HAVE BEEN GRANTED EARLIER
Opposition Green Party President, Peter Sinkamba, has criticized governments’ decision to begin issuing mining licenses to locals in Mufumbwe District of North-Western Province, saying the move ignores the plight of displaced miners and recent fatalities in the area. This follows an announcement by Mines and Minerals Development Minister, Paul Kabuswe, that government will issue out […]
PICZ-AIRTEL PARTNERSHIP TARGETS TO INSURE 1 MILLION ZAMBIANS
Professional Insurance Corporation Zambia (PICZ) has collaborated with Airtel Zambia in a strategic move aimed at increasing insurance coverage across the country, with a goal of insuring 1 million Zambians by 2027. PICZ Managing Director Moses Siame highlighted that the low insurance uptake in Zambia is largely due to a lack of awareness. Speaking at […]
ENSURE CDF AMBULANCES ARE IN BY AUGUST – PAC
Chairperson of the Parliamentary Public Accounts Committee (PAC) and Bwana Mkubwa Member of Parliament, Warren Mwambazi, has called on the Zambia Medicines and Medical Supplies Agency (ZAMMSA) to expediate the distribution of all the 156 ambulances procured through the constituency Development Fund CDF. Currently, only 76 ambulances have been distributed out of the 156 expected […]
GOV’T SHOULD BE CLEAR ON MAIZE EXPORTS – CTPD
The Centre for Trade Policy and Development (CTPD) has expressed concern with the recent conflicting pronouncements made by the Ministry of Agriculture and the Food Reserve Agency (FRA), regarding Zambia’s maize export plans. CTPD Executive Director, Isaac Mwaipopo, says the FRA earlier informed the nation of its intentions to export 1 million metric tonnes of […]
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EIZ CONDEMNS KALOMO COUNCIL ON CDF BRIDGE
The Engineering Institution of Zambia (EIZ) has condemned the Kalomo Town Council for admitting to substandard engineering practices in the construction of the Simwanda Bridge under the Constituency Development Fund (CDF), in Nalujwa Ward of Dundumwezi Constituency. In a press statement issued on Sunday, July 27th, 2025, the Kalomo Council acknowledged engaging a contractor who […]
RPA IMPOUNDS ILLEGALLY HELD NUCLEAR DENSITY GAUGES
The Radiation Protection Authority (RPA) has concluded a successful enforcement operation that led to the seizure of illegally held nuclear density gauges on the Copperbelt and North-Western provinces. The operation, prompted by rising concerns over unauthorized possession and use of radioactive equipment, was carried out in accordance with the Ionizing Radiation Protection Act No. 19 […]
HH CALLS FOR GLOBAL FINANCIAL REFORMS
President Hakainde Hichilema has called for reforms to the global financial system, emphasizing the need for fairer access to capital for developing countries like Zambia. Speaking at State House today during a courtesy call by a delegation from Norway, President Hichilema said Zambia continues to pay disproportionately high costs of capital due to unfavorable global […]
GOV’T URGED TO FORMALISE ILLEGAL MINERS
Financial expert, Jones Sambaombe, has urged government to formalize and legalize gold mining activities, particularly for small-scale miners, as a means to boost national revenue and drive economic development. Speaking in an interview with RCV News in Lusaka, Mr. Sambaombe noted that mining remains a vital sector of Zambia’s economy and called for increased investment […]