Government is working on a Start-Up Bill to support innovators and enable them to commercialise their ideas. Minister of Technology and Science Felix Mutati says the bill will also include a venture capital fund meant to boost innovations from the trial stage. Mr Mutati notes that this is one of the government’s initiatives to help […]
Chief Government Spokesperson Cornelius Mweetwa has cautioned government officials and the United Party for National Development (UPND) members to avoid commenting on the Zambia Conference of Catholic Bishops (ZCCB) pastoral letter. Mr Mweetwa who is also Information and Media Minister said government has taken note of the pastoral letter which was issued on November 15th,2024 […]
President Hakainde Hichilema has directed the Ministry of Mines and Minerals Development to ensure that the 14 local youths of Chibwika chiefdom in Mwinilunga District of Northwestern Province who discovered Kasenseli gold mine in 2019 be fully compensated. President Hichilema said he was aware the young people have not been compensated and since emphasized that […]
By ALICE NACHILEMBE Konkola Copper Mines (KCM) has launched the KCM Integrated Livelihood Project, valued at $1,895,094, in partnership with Village Water Zambia. The initiative aims to benefit 18,610 people across Chingola, Chililabombwe, and Shibuyunji. KCM Chief Operating Officer Malcolm Mewett stated that Vedanta pledged to invest $20 million annually in corporate social responsibility (CSR) […]
The geopolitical conflict in Mozambique comes at a very delicate time for South Africa, when logistics and the supply chain are under pressure from several other disruptive challenges says Dr. Juanita Maree, Chief Executive of the Southern Africa Association of Freight Forwarders (SAAFF). South Africa’s business sector has voiced concern over the Southern Africa Development […]
By STAFF WRITER A heated dispute has erupted between Edward Kapungwe, a leader of the Jerabo stone dealers in Chingola District, and Kabaso Mulenga, alias Spax, over allegations of harassment and illegal mining activities. Kapungwe disputed Spax’s claims of harassment, calling them false, and instead alleged that Spax is, unwilling to share resources with struggling […]
In Chingola’s Hippo Pool area, a Chinese company has set up a copper processing plant without obtaining a mining license or authorization from the Zambia Environmental Management Agency (ZEMA), displacing local farmers who received only K3000 as compensation. The company has also started constructing a dam near the Kafue River, sparking pollution concerns among residents […]
By Staff Writer Luangwa Town Council has embarked on an ambitious drive to upgrade infrastructure across the district, significantly improving the quality of life for residents. The latest developments include the construction of key projects aimed at enhancing water supply, sanitation, road maintenance, and connectivity. A new water reticulation system, valued at K1,298,618.12, has been […]
By Staff Writer The number of beneficiaries under the Cash for Work programme in Chingola has increased following the allocation of additional funds by the Ministry of Local Government and Rural Development. Chingola Town Clerk, Namukolo Kalufyanya, has confirmed the increase in beneficiaries from 191 in per ward in August to over 200 in September. […]
By ALICE NACHILEMBE Residents of Kabungo, Nsansa, and Buntungwa wards are demanding for improved customer service from Mulonga Water Supply and Sanitation Company, particularly in addressing sewer blockages and inconsistent water supply services. Kabungo Ward Area Coordinating Committee Chairperson Simon Mbulo expressed concern about the company’s slow response to customer complaints, citing recurring issues with […]
Alice Nachilembe
