IMMINENT HANDOVER OF KCM TO VEDANTA RECEIVED WITH MIXED FEELINGS

IMMINENT HANDOVER OF KCM TO VEDANTA RECEIVED WITH MIXED FEELINGS By Nonhlanhla Phuti The imminent handover of Konkola Copper Mines -KCM- to Vedanta Resources by President Hakainde Hichilema has been received with mixed feelings by stakeholders in the mining industry. President Hichilema is today expected to officially hand over KCM to Vedanta resources on the… Continue reading IMMINENT HANDOVER OF KCM TO VEDANTA RECEIVED WITH MIXED FEELINGS

GOVERNMENT ENGAGES CHINA’S STARTIMES GROUP TO BOOST ZAMBIA’S SOLAR POWER GENERATION

GOVERNMENT ENGAGES CHINA’S STARTIMES GROUP TO BOOST ZAMBIA’S SOLAR POWER GENERATION The government is in discussions with China’s StarTimes Group to explore the installation of a solar power plant aimed at enhancing the country’s electricity generation capacity. Information and Media Minister Cornelius Mweetwa, who is also the Chief Government Spokesperson, stated that government has launched… Continue reading GOVERNMENT ENGAGES CHINA’S STARTIMES GROUP TO BOOST ZAMBIA’S SOLAR POWER GENERATION

HH HEADS TO CB TODAY

HH HEADS TO CB TODAY PRESIDENT Hakainde Hichilema is today expected on the Copperbelt for a two-day working visit. Copperbelt Province Permanent Secretary Augustine Kasongo said President Hichilema is scheduled to officially hand over Konkola Copper Mines (KCM) to Vedanta Resources Limited in Chililabombwe today. Vedanta Resources has paid about US$246 million to creditors to… Continue reading HH HEADS TO CB TODAY

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If Edgar Lungu hadn’t illegally put Francis Muchemwa on the ZESCO payroll, Muchemwa would be a free man today- Romeo Kangombe

THE CONSEQUENCES OF POOR LEADERSHIP AND LACK OF ACCOUNTABILITY If Edgar Lungu had disciplined JJ Banda, people would have forgotten his atrocities. If Lungu hadn’t illegally put Francis Muchemwa on the ZESCO payroll, Muchemwa would be a free man today. The Lungu family’s involvement in public resources has led to their current troubles. In contrast,… Continue reading If Edgar Lungu hadn’t illegally put Francis Muchemwa on the ZESCO payroll, Muchemwa would be a free man today- Romeo Kangombe

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Luapula poor because tribal politics – Hichilema

Luapula poor because tribal politics – Hichilema LUAPULA Province has been lagging behind in development because the people of the region had from time immemorial have only been promoting their tribesmen to be presidents of the country, President Hakainde Hichilema has said. President Hichilema says Luapula Province was supposed to the richest region in Zambia… Continue reading Luapula poor because tribal politics – Hichilema

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SOCIALIST PARTY LEADER DR. FRED M’MEMBE DEMANDS EQUITABLE DISTRIBUTION OF MINING PROFITS IN ZAMBIA

SOCIALIST PARTY LEADER DR. FRED M’MEMBE DEMANDS EQUITABLE DISTRIBUTION OF MINING PROFITS IN ZAMBIA Socialist Party President Dr. Fred M’membe has criticized the current state of Zambia’s mining sector, accusing foreign mining companies of exploiting the country’s resources while leaving little benefit for Zambians. Speaking on the need for a more equitable distribution of wealth… Continue reading SOCIALIST PARTY LEADER DR. FRED M’MEMBE DEMANDS EQUITABLE DISTRIBUTION OF MINING PROFITS IN ZAMBIA

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Makebi Zulu and team abandon Lusambo in hour of need

LUSAMBO, WIFE ALLEGEDLY DITCHED BY LAWYERS Lawyers representing former Lusaka Province Minister Bowman Lusambo and Wife Nancy have withdrawn their legal representation, in a matter the duo are accused of possessing property suspected to have been obtained through proceeds of crime. This is in a matter the couple is facing 10 counts of possessing property… Continue reading Makebi Zulu and team abandon Lusambo in hour of need

Malawi’s main opposition endorses ex-president Mutharika to run in 2025

Malawi’s main opposition endorses ex-president Mutharika to run in 2025 Malawi’s main opposition party, the Democratic Progress Party yesterday endorsed former President Peter Mutharika to be its candidate in next year’s presidential election. Mutharika, 84, who was president from 2014 to 2020, said in his acceptance speech he and his party would fix the economy,… Continue reading Malawi’s main opposition endorses ex-president Mutharika to run in 2025

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