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 ...
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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 ...
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UPND official, Sampa, charged with scamming Japanese national of $80,000, possessing fake currencies
Former Kasama lawmaker, Kelvin Sampa, has been arrested in connection with alleged multiple offenses, including obtaining US$80,000 by false pretenses. Sampa, a member ...
Economy
ERB blames worsening fuel shortages on bottlenecks at the borders, cautions against panic buying
The Energy Regulation Board (ERB) has attributed the ongoing fuel shortages across the country to cross-border and logistical challenges. In a statement released ...
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Justice O’ Metre: Recap of cases involving politically-exposed persons, others; September, 2024
Welcome to Justice O’ Metre, an independent tracker on high profile cases affecting mostly politically-exposed persons within the Zambian judicial system, the rule ...
Economy
ZESCO hinges improved power supply on higher tariffs, aims to import 300 megawatts of electricity monthly
ZESCO has assured customers of a stable seven-hour power supply, conditional on the approval of its emergency tariff adjustment by the Energy Regulation ...
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10 miners confirmed dead, 20 feared trapped in Mumbwa mine tragedy
Ten miners have been confirmed dead, with 20 others feared missing, following a devastating accident at Lwiili Mine in Mumbwa. Nangoma Member of ...
Economy
Survey shows Zambian business environment in worst state in four years
Business environment in Zambia declined significantly in September 2024, as prolonged load shedding severely impacted operations across multiple sectors. The continued lengthy ...
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Ex-President Lungu causes stir, as controversial Chawama catholic priest, Salangeta, is sent forth
Former President Edgar Lungu caused a near standstill in Chawama as a large group of slogan-chanting residents mobbed him after attending a Sunday ...
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Zambia Army apologizes after unruly personnel brutalize Mufulira residents, lawmaker Mabeta
Army recruits on Saturday reportedly attacked residents in Mufulira after two of their own were assaulted by locals, resulting in several injuries, including ...
