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ZICTA director-general, Nalubamba, resigns after rumours of planned dismissal by board

Engineer Choolwe Andrew Nalubamba, Director-General of the Zambia Information and Communications Technology Authority (ZICTA), has resigned from his position, the authority’s board announced ...

By AUGUSTINE SICHULAOctober 12, 20240

Power and Politics

Kalaba, Silavwe cry out against alleged injustice meted out to opposition parties, call for unified action

Harry Kalaba, leader of the Citizens First Party, has expressed deep concern over the continued detention of political opponents in Zambia without being ...

By AUGUSTINE SICHULAOctober 11, 20240

Power and Politics

Ex-president Lungu slams UPND govt, Energy board over hike in electricity tarrifs

Former President Edgar Lungu has criticized the Energy Regulation Board’s (ERB) approval of ZESCO’s electricity tariff adjustments, calling the move unpatriotic and inhumane. ...

By AUGUSTINE SICHULAOctober 11, 20240

Mwamba accuses Hichilema govt of widespread abuses of human rights, calls for inquiry

The Edgar Lungu-led Patriotic Front (PF) has written to the Human Rights Commission (HRC) demanding the establishment of an inquiry into the alleged ...

By AUGUSTINE SICHULAOctober 11, 20243

Economy

Mining enthusiast warns against investor exploitation, wants Vedanta’s promises appraised

A Copperbelt mining enthusiast has expressed concern over the long-standing tendency of mining investors to arm-twist the government, calling for stricter oversight by ...

By AUGUSTINE SICHULAOctober 11, 20240

Economy

Energy board approves ZESCO’s emergency tariff plan (See how it affects you)

The Energy Regulation Board (ERB) has approved ZESCO’s application for emergency tariff adjustments, focusing on tariff affordability, load shedding mitigation, and financial stability ...

By AUGUSTINE SICHULAOctober 10, 20240

Hichilema dismisses Lungu’s preconditions for dialogue, describes them as contemptuous

President Hakainde Hichilema has expressed concerns over the response and conditions set by his predecessor, Edgar Lungu, regarding the proposed national dialogue, calling ...

By AUGUSTINE SICHULAOctober 10, 20240

Economy

ZESCO secures $50 million power imports deal with GreenCo, FQM

ZESCO has finalised a significant agreement to secure emergency power imports from South Africa, valued at approximately US$50 million. This move, backed by ...

By AUGUSTINE SICHULAOctober 10, 20240

Power and Politics

Hichilema gives indication energy board will approve ZESCO’s tariff adjustment moves

President Hakainde Hichilema has called on the Energy Regulation Board (ERB) to review ZESCO’s application to adjust tariffs for residential, commercial, and maximum ...

By AUGUSTINE SICHULAOctober 10, 20240

Power and Politics

EU calls for stronger laws, policies to prevent rights abuses, safeguard environment in Zambia

The European Union (EU) has called for laws and policies that prevent human rights abuses and ensure that victims receive compensation. EU Ambassador ...

By AUGUSTINE SICHULAOctober 10, 20240

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