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Govt claims K1 billion invested in skills training infrastructure since 2021

The Zambian government, in partnership with cooperating entities, has invested K1 billion in infrastructure development and equipment acquisition for skills training institutes since ...

By AUGUSTINE SICHULAAugust 31, 20240

Economy

Licensing delays stall fuel tanker empowerment programme —Govt

The Zambian government has attributed delays in the operationalisation of the Fuel Tanker Empowerment Programme to the licensing procedures required by various agencies. ...

By AUGUSTINE SICHULAAugust 31, 20240

Economy

Energy ministry says ‘relative network stability’ achieved, as electricity distribution issues in Namibia axis resolved

Zambia has been experiencing power transfer constraints in the Southern Circuit via Namibia, leading to reduced power imports of about 100 megawatts (MW) ...

By AUGUSTINE SICHULAAugust 31, 20240

Power and Politics

Sikota alleges official govt corruption as UPND members win huge sums in consent judgments from courts

United Kwacha Alliance (UKA) Chairperson, Sakwiba Sikota, has accused the UPND government of turning the compensation and awards account into a “gold mine.” ...

By AUGUSTINE SICHULAAugust 31, 20240

Power and Politics

Mwanza accuses Hichilema’s govt of damaging Zambia’s global reputation on human rights

Robert Mwanza, leader of the Citizens Democratic Party, has accused President Hakainde Hichilema and his administration of tarnishing Zambia’s image on the international ...

By AUGUSTINE SICHULAAugust 31, 20240

Power and Politics

President Hichilema heads to China for China-Africa cooperation summit

Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Mulambo Haimbe, has announced that President Hakainde Hichilema would undertake a working visit to China from ...

By AUGUSTINE SICHULAAugust 30, 20240

Metro

ZAMMSA says payment of K450 million owed to drug suppliers commenced, blames delay on seized containers

The Zambia Medicines and Medical Supplies Agency (ZAMMSA) says it has commenced the payment of K450 million owed to suppliers of essential medicines. ...

By AUGUSTINE SICHULAAugust 30, 20240

Economy

Zambia unveils ambitious copper, critical minerals strategies to meet projected 3 million tonnes target per annum

The Zambian government has launched the National three million metric tonnes copper production strategy by 2031 and the National Critical Minerals Strategy for ...

By AUGUSTINE SICHULAAugust 30, 20240

Power and Politics

Police warn Sampa over alleged seditious Facebook post on sale of MTN property to Building Society

Police in Lusaka have warned and cautioned Matero Member of Parliament, Miles Sampa, in connection with an alleged offence of seditious practice. According ...

By AUGUSTINE SICHULAAugust 30, 20240

UN Human Rights Council experts urge Zambian govt to halt violations of fundamental freedoms

United Nations experts, under its Human Rights Council, have called on the Zambian government to immediately address escalating infringements on fundamental freedoms, citing ...

By AUGUSTINE SICHULAAugust 30, 20240

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