OVER 80 PERCENT OF WORKERS IN MANGANESE MINES IN CENTRAL PROVINCE ON VERGE OF LOSING THEIR JOBS By Chileshe Mwango Over 80 percent of workers in manganese mines located in Serenje District of Central Province are on the verge of losing their jobs following the ongoing load-shedding which has seen reduced production by over 50… Continue reading OVER 80 PERCENT OF WORKERS IN MANGANESE MINES IN CENTRAL PROVINCE ON VERGE OF LOSING THEIR JOBS
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CHIPATA-MCHINJI RAILWAY LINE TO BE REVAMPED ONCE THE JOINING RAIL IN MALAWI AND MOZAMBIQUE IS OPERATIONAL – HACHIPUKA
CHIPATA-MCHINJI RAILWAY LINE TO BE REVAMPED ONCE THE JOINING RAIL IN MALAWI AND MOZAMBIQUE IS OPERATIONAL – HACHIPUKA Zambia Railways Limited ZRL Board Chairperson Emmanuel Hachipuka says the Chipata-Mchinji Railway line can only be revamped once the joining rail from both the Malawian and Mozambiquan side start operating. Mr. Hachipuka says unless the two joining… Continue reading CHIPATA-MCHINJI RAILWAY LINE TO BE REVAMPED ONCE THE JOINING RAIL IN MALAWI AND MOZAMBIQUE IS OPERATIONAL – HACHIPUKA
LUAPULA CHIEFS COUNCIL REJECT VIET-ZAM LAND DEAL
LUAPULA CHIEFS COUNCIL REJECT VIET-ZAM LAND DEAL The Luapula province chiefs council would like to Dispel and refute media and public claims that the Royal highnesses of Luapula province have sold Or allocated 6 million hectares of land for the Rice investment project by viet zam diversified Development cooperation limited. After careful review and wider… Continue reading LUAPULA CHIEFS COUNCIL REJECT VIET-ZAM LAND DEAL
Robert Chabinga was rightly chosen as leader of the opposition in Parliament – Constitution court
CONCOURT RULING ON LEADER OF OPPOSITION A novel ruling was passed by the Constitution court today that interpreted the modus operand of article 74(2) of the Constitution of Zambia that state the Leader of Oppsition should be from the party with most MPs in Parliament. They note that the article does not state how that… Continue reading Robert Chabinga was rightly chosen as leader of the opposition in Parliament – Constitution court
Congolese Magistrate exposes ‘Bonaza’ Malanji, says he has no businesses in DRC
Congolese Magistrate exposes ‘Bonaza’ Malanji, says he has no businesses in DRC JOE Malanji’s claims that he was engaged in lucrative businesses in neighbouring Congo DR collapsed in dramatic fashion yesterday as a magistrate from that country revealed that there was no such thing. Charles Kabozya said upon verifying the documents he received from… Continue reading Congolese Magistrate exposes ‘Bonaza’ Malanji, says he has no businesses in DRC
Nkombo has sued to intimidate me, I can’t pay him K40 million – Sean Tembo
Nkombo has sued to intimidate me, I can’t pay him K40 million – Sean Tembo LEADER of Patriots for Economic Progress Sean Tembo says he has no K40 million to give minister of Local Government and Rural Development Garry Nkombo, for alleging that he orchestrated the burning of Jean Chisenga’s house. Tembo says the accusations… Continue reading Nkombo has sued to intimidate me, I can’t pay him K40 million – Sean Tembo
ECONOMISTS WARN OF ECONOMIC IMPACT OF DROUGHT DISASTER
ECONOMISTS WARN OF ECONOMIC IMPACT OF DROUGHT DISASTER Economics Association of Zambia – EAZ President Dr Oswald Mungule has expressed concern over the adverse effects of the ongoing drought on Zambia’s economy. Mungule attributes the hindrance in economic growth to natural disasters caused by climate change, particularly drought. He said the severity of the situation… Continue reading ECONOMISTS WARN OF ECONOMIC IMPACT OF DROUGHT DISASTER
ERB MAPS AREAS WITHOUT FILLING STATIONS TO COMBAT ILLEGAL FUEL SALES IN SOUTHERN REGION
ERB MAPS AREAS WITHOUT FILLING STATIONS TO COMBAT ILLEGAL FUEL SALES IN SOUTHERN REGION The Energy Regulation Board (ERB) in the Southern Region has taken a proactive step by mapping areas lacking filling stations. This initiative aims to provide investors with essential information for consideration. Illegal fuel sales are prevalent in rural areas, and ERB’s… Continue reading ERB MAPS AREAS WITHOUT FILLING STATIONS TO COMBAT ILLEGAL FUEL SALES IN SOUTHERN REGION
ZLA RAISES CONCERN OVER 99-YEAR LAND LEASE
ZLA RAISES CONCERN OVER 99-YEAR LAND LEASE The Zambia Land Alliance (ZLA) has expressed serious reservations regarding the proposed 99-year land lease to the Viet-Zam Diversified Development Corporation Limited. The lease is intended for agricultural purposes and is set to be implemented in Luapula, Muchinga, and Northern Provinces of Zambia. In a statement provided to… Continue reading ZLA RAISES CONCERN OVER 99-YEAR LAND LEASE
ZDA DISMISSES CLAIMS OF LAND ALLOCATION TO VIETNAMESE FIRM
ZDA DISMISSES CLAIMS OF LAND ALLOCATION TO VIETNAMESE FIRM Professor Biemba Maliti, Board Chairperson of the Zambia Development Agency (ZDA), has clarified that the institution has not allocated 6 million hectares of land to a named Vietnamese firm. He said, contrary to circulating information, ZDA does not approve or issue land to investors as it… Continue reading ZDA DISMISSES CLAIMS OF LAND ALLOCATION TO VIETNAMESE FIRM