SELECTIVE FIGHT AGAINST CORRUPTION WORRYING – TEMBO
Tonse Alliance Spokesperson, Sean Tembo, has warned that the fight against corruption will continue to fail, if it remains selective and politically biased. Mr. Tembo said the recent revelations from a forensic audit into suspected corruption at the Zambia Medicines and Medical Supplies Agency (ZAMMSA), are a clear sign that the government is reluctant to […]
ZESCO AND LPC SIGN 25 YEAR PPA
Zambia’s efforts to address the country’s electricity shortfalls have received a major boost, following the signing of a 25-year Power Purchase Agreement (PPA) between ZESCO Limited and Lufubu Power Company (LPC). The agreement secures 163 megawatts of baseload hydropower from a new plant to be developed in the resource-rich Northern Province. In a statement issued […]
GOLD MINING PORTIONS SHOULD BE GIVEN TO LOCALS
Opposition Green Party President, Peter Sinkamba, has criticized government’s decision to allocate larger portions of gold mining rights to investors, calling it unfair and counterproductive. This follows an announcement by the Ministry of Mines indicating plans to collaborate with large-scale investors to boost gold mining operations in Zambia. But Speaking in an interview with RCV […]
ZAMBIAN MINISTERS IN BRAZIL TO STRENGTHEN AGRI-COOPERATION
Minister of Finance and National Planning, Situmbeko Musokotwane, and his counterpart Minister of Agriculture Mtolo Phiri, are currently in Brazil to engage with the Brazilian government on technical collaboration and support for crafting an agricultural development master plan linked to the Lobito Railway Development Corridor Dr. Musokotwane says the visit aims to facilitate information sharing […]
WE ARE A PEACEFUL PARTY, WE DON’T KNOW WHY CHIEFS ARE HATING – PF
The Patriotic Front (PF) has rejected claims that it poses a threat to national security and unity. This follows calls by Itezhi-Tezhi’s Chief Chikaza Munyama for the deregistration of the PF, alleging that the party threatens national peace and cohesion. Reacting to the remarks, PF Media Director, Edwin Lifwekelo expressed disappointment, saying such statements should […]
BANNING PF REGALIA IN MFUWE IS NOT LAWFUL – PF
Opposition Patriotic Front (PF) faction Acting President, Given Lubinda, has described the decision by the Electoral Commission of Zambia (ECZ) to ban PF regalia during the Mfuwe by-election as unlawful. Mr. Lubinda said every Zambian has the right to freedom of expression, which includes the right to wear party regalia even during a by-election. Speaking […]
ZCSA TO LIFT SUSPENSION ON SOME WATER BRANDS
The Zambia Compulsory Standards Agency (ZCSA) says it will soon lift the suspension on a number of packaged water brands that were temporarily banned earlier this year following suspicions of contamination and unauthorized distribution. Speaking in an interview with RCV News , ZCSA Communication and Public Relations Manager, Brian Hatyoka, confirmed that after thorough laboratory […]
MAZOKA URGES AFRICA TO BUILD BRIDGES FOR INCLUSIVE GROWTH
Zambia’s High Commissioner to the United Kingdom, Macenje Mazoka, has called on African countries to build bridges, foster inclusive growth, and reaffirm a shared destiny rooted in hope and opportunity. Ms. Makoza made the call at the 10th African Leadership Magazine (ALM) Africa Business Leadership Summit convened at the Landmark Hotel in London under the […]
NTC AWARDS CONTRACT FOR COMPLETION OF PHASE 2 MATERNITY CENTRE
The Nalolo Town Council (NTC) has awarded a contract to Newa Liberal General Dealers to complete phase 2 Construction of the Maternity Annex at Litoya Rural Health Centre in Lubosi Ward. The project funded using the Constituency Development Fund (CDF) will be implemented at a cost of K1, 854, 237.30. Nalolo Town Council Public Relations […]
LET’S FIGHT ILLEGAL MINING TOGETHER – VEEP
Vice President, Mutale Nalumango, has called for concerted national efforts in tackling illegal mining activities across the country. Mrs. Nalumango urged stakeholders to focus on finding lasting solutions rather than engaging in blame games. She said this in the National Assembly today, during the Vice President’s Question time. “This is not the time to start […]