IMF CAUSING FUEL PUMP PRICE HIKES – SICHONE CITIZENS First Party Spokesperson, Frank Sichone, has charged that the continued hike in fuel prices is a result of Government’s adherence to conditions set by external entities such as the International Monetary Fund-IMF. Reacting to the latest hike in fuel prices, Sichone has questioned why Government is… Continue reading IMF CAUSING FUEL PUMP PRICE HIKES – SICHONE
DON’T POLITICISE MEALIE MEAL SHORTAGE – MWEETWA
DON’T POLITICISE MEALIE MEAL SHORTAGE – MWEETWA MINISTER of Information and Media, Cornelius Mweetwa, has called on stakeholders to stop politicizing reports of mealie meal shortage in parts of the Country and the product’s apparent high price. Mweetwa says attaching politics to the country’s staple food risks national security. He was speaking on Wednesday afternoon… Continue reading DON’T POLITICISE MEALIE MEAL SHORTAGE – MWEETWA
ERB INCREASES FUEL PUMP PRICE
ERB INCREASES FUEL PUMP PRICE THE Energy Regulation Board-ERB, hSas adjusted upwards the price of Petrol, Diesel and Jet A-1 effective February 1, 2024. A litre of petrol will now sale at K34.19 from K29.98, an increase by K4.21. Diesel has been pegged at K32.15 per litre from K29.96, an increment of K2.91, while Jet… Continue reading ERB INCREASES FUEL PUMP PRICE
OVER 10000 CHILDREN IN KABWE FOUND WITH HIGH LEAD CONTAMINATION IN THE BLOOD-ZMERIP
OVER 10000 CHILDREN IN KABWE FOUND WITH HIGH LEAD CONTAMINATION IN THE BLOOD-ZMERIP Zambia mining and Environmental Remediation and Improvement Project-ZMERIP in Kabwe has disclosed that over ten thousand children up to the age of 15 have been tested and found with abnormal lead contamination in their blood streams with 1500 put on treatment between… Continue reading OVER 10000 CHILDREN IN KABWE FOUND WITH HIGH LEAD CONTAMINATION IN THE BLOOD-ZMERIP
MINISTER BLASTS SLEEPY PUBLIC RELATIONS OFFICERS
MINISTER BLASTS SLEEPY PUBLIC RELATIONS OFFICERS SOUTHERN Province Minister, Credo Nanjuwa, has taken a swipe at the seemingly timid approach by some Council Public Relations Officers in disseminating information to the community about various happenings in their locations. Speaking when he featured on Byta FM Radio last Friday, Nanjuwa expressed disappointment that Some Public Relations… Continue reading MINISTER BLASTS SLEEPY PUBLIC RELATIONS OFFICERS
EDGAR LUNGU TO CONTEST 2026 GENERAL ELECTIONS
EDGAR LUNGU TO CONTEST 2026 GENERAL ELECTIONS IF ZAMBIANS WANT HIM TO Former President Edgar Lungu says he will stand as a presidential candidate in the 2026 general elections should the general public insist that he continues from where he left. Speaking when he attended a media briefing organized by opposition political parties in Lusaka… Continue reading EDGAR LUNGU TO CONTEST 2026 GENERAL ELECTIONS
GOVERNMENT OFFERS FREE TRANSPORT FOR DOUBTING THOMASES TO TOUR ZNS MILLING PLANTS
GOVERNMENT OFFERS FREE TRANSPORT FOR DOUBTING THOMASES TO TOUR ZNS MILLING PLANTS THE government has invited rumour mongers as well as members of the public who doubt the safety of the Zambia National Service (ZNS)-produced Eagle Mealie meal to tour the production plants and see for themselves. Information minister Cornelius Mweetwa said government was even… Continue reading GOVERNMENT OFFERS FREE TRANSPORT FOR DOUBTING THOMASES TO TOUR ZNS MILLING PLANTS
WITNESS LISTS VEHICLES ZRA ‘RESERVED’ FOR PF
WITNESS LISTS VEHICLES ZRA ‘RESERVED’ FOR PF A witness yesterday listed different brands, including a Toyota Hilux, Land Cruiser and Pajero, which were excluded from the list of those approved for auction to Zambia Revenue Authority (ZRA) employees. Sitali Mulozi, a former ZRA administration manager, narrated that the exclusion of the cars from the advert… Continue reading WITNESS LISTS VEHICLES ZRA ‘RESERVED’ FOR PF
Chilufya Tayali Fined K20,000 For Assaulting Cop
CHILUFYA FINED K20,000 FOR ASSAULTING COP Economic and Equity Party President Chilufya Tayali has been sentenced to pay a K20,000 fine forthwith for assaulting a female police officer on duty. He will only be released after paying the fine.
COUNCILOR DETAINED FOR THEFT OF 450 BAGS OF MAIZE
COUNCILOR DETAINED FOR THEFT OF 450 BAGS OF MAIZE TWO people, including a Ward Councilor, have been arrested in relation to theft of relief maize which occurred on January 25, 2024, in Chipata District. Phillip Bobat Phiri aged 23, a Councilor for Sisinje Ward in Chipangali Constituency, is allegedly responsible for the theft of 450… Continue reading COUNCILOR DETAINED FOR THEFT OF 450 BAGS OF MAIZE