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Govt accuses Patriotic Front, others of neglecting power sector, causing electricity crisis (Video)

The government has accused the former ruling Patriotic Front (PF) administration of neglecting investment in alternative power generation, leading to the prolonged load-shedding ...

By AUGUSTINE SICHULAJune 28, 20240

Project Aliyense

Political intimidation, harassment hinder media freedom in Zambia, says says Kasama entrepreneur

Political intimidation and harassment are major hindrances to media freedom and freedom of expression in Zambia, according to Mary Mulenga, a Kasama entrepreneur. ...

By AUGUSTINE SICHULAJune 27, 20240

Luapula chiefs join in rejecting proposed $72 billion Vietnamese investment project

The Luapula Council of Chiefs has joined other stakeholders in rejecting the proposed US$72 billion Vietnamese rice investment project spearheaded by VietZam Development ...

By AUGUSTINE SICHULAJune 27, 20240

Metro

Mwembeshi Boarding School headteacher, deputy arrested for allegedly siphoning K28,720

The Headteacher and Deputy Headteacher at Mwembeshi Boarding Secondary School have been arrested for corrupt practices involving K28,720. Petronella Kaputa, 52, and Humphrey ...

By AUGUSTINE SICHULAJune 27, 20240

Power and Politics

Mozambican President, Nyusi, arrives Zambia on State Visit, to address National Assembly, grace Ndola fair

Mozambican President, Filipe Jacinto Nyusi, is set to attend the 58th Zambia International Trade Fair in Ndola, Copperbelt Province, as the Guest of ...

By AUGUSTINE SICHULAJune 27, 20240

Power and Politics

Hichilema calls for urgent action on risk profiling at 24th ATIDI AGM, as Chad, Burkina Faso, others join

President Hakainde Hichilema has called on African Ministers of Finance to urgently address the prevailing risk profiling that affects many African countries. Speaking ...

By AUGUSTINE SICHULAJune 27, 20240

Economy

IMF approves $385.7 million special drawing rights augmentation for Zambia, total disbursement reaches $1.1 billion

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) board has approved an augmentation of Special Drawing Rights (SDR) of about US$385.7 million for Zambia. Antoinette Sayeh, ...

By AUGUSTINE SICHULAJune 27, 20240

Metro

Federation laments non-inclusion of vulnerable persons as actors in disaster risk reduction initiatives

The Zambia Federation of Disability Organisations (ZAFOD) has called for the inclusion of persons with disabilities in disaster risk reduction initiatives as stakeholders ...

By AUGUSTINE SICHULAJune 26, 20240

Economy

Rising drone use spurs environmental, regulatory concerns, aviation authorities say

The increasing use of drones, particularly for delivery services, raises questions about their carbon footprint and environmental impact, according to aviation authorities. The ...

By AUGUSTINE SICHULAJune 26, 20240

International

Kenyan protesters storm Parliament Complex over new tax laws, one reportedly shot

NAIROBI — Anti-tax protesters in the Kenyan capital, Nairobi, reportedly forced their way into the complex where parliament sits. The BBC reported that ...

By AUGUSTINE SICHULAJune 26, 20240

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