STAKEHOLDERS BACK ZESCO’S RESUBMITTED APPLICATION FOR AN EMERGENCY TARIFF UPWARD ADJUSTMENT Various stakeholders have backed power utility Zesco’s resubmitted application to the Energy Regulation Board-ERB-for an emergency tariff upward adjustment where it seeks to raise $14 million per month for power imports during the current energy crisis. Making a submission at the Zesco Emergency Tariff… Continue reading STAKEHOLDERS BACK ZESCO’S RESUBMITTED APPLICATION FOR AN EMERGENCY TARIFF UPWARD ADJUSTMENT
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10 ILLEGAL MINERS DIE IN NANGOMA
10 ILLEGAL MINERS DIE IN NANGOMA By Koswe Correspondent in Mumbwa Ten people have died in an accident at Lwiili Gold Mine in Nangoma The 10 are part of the over 30 illegal miners who were trapped after the mine collapsed on them while carrying out their illegal mining. The mine Divine Bookers owned by… Continue reading 10 ILLEGAL MINERS DIE IN NANGOMA
World Bank have recommended the removal of Mr Hichilema from IDC Board!
Remove President Hichilema from IDC-World Bank The World Bank has recommended removing Zambia’s President from the Industrial Development Corporation (IDC) Board, citing concerns that his role compromises the governance and ownership policies of State-Owned Enterprises (SOEs).
ZESCO Suspends Employee Separation Requests Due to Cash Flow constraints
ZESCO Suspends Employee Separation Requests Due to Cash Flow constraints ZESCO Board Chairperson Vickson Ncube has announced that the utility company has suspended all mutual separation requests due to financial strain brought on by ongoing load shedding. In a statement, ZESCO revealed that its revenue stream has been significantly impacted as customers are purchasing electricity… Continue reading ZESCO Suspends Employee Separation Requests Due to Cash Flow constraints
SAD – Another Zambian owned company – Zambeef taken over by British firm BII after a failed $13.5m rescue deal with govt on Chiawa farm
British state-owned enterprise takes over Zambeef ownership because of debt Zambeef Update British International Investment (BII) the British parastatal, takes over ZAMBEEF After 16th September 2024 BII will own 58.7% of Zambeef becoming the majority shareholder. BII will now have significant voting power and influence over decisions at shareholder meetings. If BII wanted to take… Continue reading SAD – Another Zambian owned company – Zambeef taken over by British firm BII after a failed $13.5m rescue deal with govt on Chiawa farm
Zambia positions to benefit from US50 Billion China support to Africa
Zambia positions to benefit from US50 Billion China support to Africa PRESIDENT Hakainde Hichilema has reaffirmed the UPND’s commitment to the partnership with the Communist Party of China (CPC), emphasising his commitment to continue strengthening the party through grassroots mobilisation. And the CPC has hailed President Hichilema for his personal commitment towards the development of… Continue reading Zambia positions to benefit from US50 Billion China support to Africa
DIAMOND TELEVISION LAUNCHES NEW FACEBOOK PAGE FOLLOWING UNPUBLISHING DUE TO POLICY VIOLATIONS
DIAMOND TELEVISION LAUNCHES NEW FACEBOOK PAGE FOLLOWING UNPUBLISHING DUE TO POLICY VIOLATIONS. By Ennie Kishiki Diamond Television, Zambia’s leading private media house, recently faced the unpublishing of its official Facebook page, which had garnered over 850,000 followers. The page was removed by Meta due to policy and copyright violations. Diamond Television, Chief Visionary Officer, Costa… Continue reading DIAMOND TELEVISION LAUNCHES NEW FACEBOOK PAGE FOLLOWING UNPUBLISHING DUE TO POLICY VIOLATIONS
Now ZESCO extends load shedding to 20 hours
Now ZESCO extends load shedding to 20 hours ZESCO Limited has announced the introduction of extended load shedding of up to 20 hours in Lusaka, citing a significant power supply shortfall. This development comes as the country has continued to grapple with multiple challenges affecting electricity generation and distribution. According to a power supply update… Continue reading Now ZESCO extends load shedding to 20 hours
“THE ASSESSMENT HAS FURTHER REVEALED THAT PART OF THE SOCIETY BUSINESS PARK, THAT IS THE RETAIL MALL AND HOTEL TOWER ARE SOUND BUT NEED ATTENTION TO ADDRESS IDENTIFIED STRUCTURAL DEFECTS.”
“THE ASSESSMENT HAS FURTHER REVEALED THAT PART OF THE SOCIETY BUSINESS PARK, THAT IS THE RETAIL MALL AND HOTEL TOWER ARE SOUND BUT NEED ATTENTION TO ADDRESS IDENTIFIED STRUCTURAL DEFECTS.” STATEMENT BY MR SHIPANGO MUTETO, CHAIRPERSON OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF NAPSA ON THE TEMPORARY CLOSURE OF SOCIETY BUSINESS PARK. THE NATIONAL PENSION SCHEME… Continue reading “THE ASSESSMENT HAS FURTHER REVEALED THAT PART OF THE SOCIETY BUSINESS PARK, THAT IS THE RETAIL MALL AND HOTEL TOWER ARE SOUND BUT NEED ATTENTION TO ADDRESS IDENTIFIED STRUCTURAL DEFECTS.”
We may shut down Kariba Power Station by 14th September-ZESCO
We may shut down Kariba Power Station by 14th September-ZESCO POWER SUPPLY OUTLOOK FOR SEPTEMBER AND OCTOBER 2024 Lusaka, 26 August 2024 – ZESCO Limited (ZESCO”) anticipates a significant power supply gap from the month of September 2024 owing to the growing drought induced hydropower generation deficit which presently stands at 1086 Megawatts (MW) for… Continue reading We may shut down Kariba Power Station by 14th September-ZESCO
