The Zambia Climate Change Network (ZCCN) Coordinator, Lidya Chibambo,has expressed concerns about Zambia’s plans to increase coal production, citing the need for an energy mix that aligns with sustainable development and reduces emissions. Speaking at a National Learning Workshop organized by the Centre for Environment Justice (CEJ), Chibambo noted that while the government aims to […]
The Anti-Corruption Commission has arrested and charged an Executive Director at Brethren in Christ Church Choma Children Development Project (BICC-CCDP) for corrupt practices involving K35,000.00. Head of Corporate Communications Timothy Moono said Mwaka Machila Chibinga, 43, of House No. 1 Kachacha in Choma, faces two counts of Corrupt Transactions by Private Persons contrary to Section […]
The Zambia National Service (ZNS) has begun constructing a multi-purpose arena for the World Skills Africa Competition, which Zambia will host in Livingstone in April 2025. The arena, valued at K44 million, will host 13 out of 20 skills competitions, featuring over 1,000 youths from 54 African countries. Technology and Science Minister Felix Mutati, represented […]
By Mercy Chewe A consortium of local suppliers in the Copperbelt and Northwestern Provinces has joined various stakeholders calling for the quick enactment of the local content law in Zambia in a bid to enhance national development. Local content requirements are a type of trade protection mechanism that depends on the law to create requirements […]
By Mercy Chewe Socialist Party (SP) Copperbelt Provincial spokesperson Reagan Kashinga says the UPND Government is killing Zambians and businesses over its failure to fix the electricity crisis compounded by prolonged hours of Zesco load shedding. Mr. Kashinga said it was regrettable that load shedding was getting out of hand without the Government enforcing short-, […]
By ALICE NACHILEMBE Kalumbila Town Council has embarked on the rehabilitation of the four-kilometer Jiundu road in Mwembezhi ward, Solwezi West Constituency. Kalumbila Town Council Chairperson Shadrick Munjunga said the road, which has been in a deplorable state, is being rehabilitated using locally generated funds from the council. Mr. Munjunga noted that the road’s poor […]
By Chiluba Chabi A 23-year-old woman has tragically died after being stabbed by her boyfriend in Chingola, according to a statement from the Copperbelt Police. On June 15, 2024, around 20:45 hours, Mubanga Kangwa was at home with her family when her boyfriend, King Katanga, visited. The couple left the house together with the intention […]
By ALICE NACHILEMBE The Rural Electrification Authority (REA) has invested approximately 2.3 million Kwacha to connect the Lumwana East, Mukumbi turn-off community area of Solwezi West Constituency in Kalumbila to the National power grid. The project, funded through the 2023 Constituency Development Fund (CDF), spans 4.2 kilometers and is nearing completion. Kalumbila Town Council Chairperson […]
In a bold step towards redefining the future of financial technology, Ukheshe has announced its official rebranding to EFT Corporation. The move consolidates Ukheshe’s pioneering digital solutions with EFT Corporation’s extensive reach and expertise under one unified brand, positioning it as a leading catalyst for financial inclusion in Africa. The rebranding of Ukheshe to EFT Corporation follows Ukheshe’s […]
Water scarcity has hit Sinazeze Village in Sinazongwe District, Central Province, where the impact of climate-induced water scarcity is pronounced. Centre for Environment Justice – CEJ Sinazongwe District Coordinator Jeff Kayamba says families now rely on depleted wells in Binkiti Stream for their water supply. He said of particular concern is the disproportionate effect on […]
Alice Nachilembe
