By CLOZZEN BIKALE Minister of water development and sanitation Mike Mposha says his ministry has decided to take a holistic approach to offer an amnesty to the illegal water users so that they can normalise their illegalities within a period of ninety (90) days starting today. Mr Mposha said that government will continue providing an […]
Konkola Mineral Resources Limited (KMRL) is a subsidiary of the Konkola Copper Mines Plc which is one of Africa’s largest integrated copper producers. KMRL owns and operates Muntimpa Tailings Storage Facility (TD5) at its Nchanga Mine in Chingola on the Copperbelt Province of Zambia. The facility is located South of Chingola and has the original […]
By ALICE NACHILEMBE Police in Lusaka are holding a Security Guard in connection with the theft KBN Television studio equipment. The Theft occurred in Northmead area where unknown criminals broke into KBN Television studio premises and stole assorted studio equipment. Deputy Police Spokesperson Danny Mwale said incident occurred on May 11, 2022 between 02:00 hours […]
Vedanta Resources Limited has confirmed that it has agreed to suspend legal action to reclaim Konkola Copper Mines (KCM) pending talks to settle the dispute. KCM was placed under provisional liquidation after the former Patriotic Front Government accused the parent company Vedanta of being dishonest about expansion plans and underpaying tax. The company says it […]
Staff Writer Kachibiya Member of Parliament Sunday Chanda says 156 youths will be sponsored under the Skills Development component of the 2022 Constituency Development Fund (CDF). Mr Chanda said the names will be submitted to Ministry of Local Government and Rural Development for approval, in accordance with the Constituency Development Fund Act. He said Kanchibiya’s […]
By Staff Writer Energy Expert Johnstone Chikwanda has backed power utility company ZESCO Limited’s application to the Energy Regulation Board (ERB) for an upward revision of connection fees for standard connection. Mr Chikwanda said that for some years now, Zambia has not had any hikes in connection fees while prices of connection materials such as […]
By ALICE NACHILEMBE The Road Transport and Safety Agency (RTSA) and bus operators have resolved to reduce inter-city bus fares, following the drop in fuel pump price announced by the Energy Regulation Board (ERB) recently. RTSA Head Public Relations Fredrick Mubanga said that bus fares for all inter-city routes have been reduced by K10.00 with […]
By ALICE NACHILEMBE Caritas Chipata has drilled six boreholes in six villages in Chipangali District to help the people have access to safe and clean drinking water. And Chipangali Town Council Chairperson Maxson Nkhoma said the people of Chipangali District have expressed gratitude toward Caritas Chipata for the gesture. Mr Nkhoma said the Local Authority […]
By Staff Writer Minister of Labour and Social Security Brenda Tambatamba has called on investors to consider Zambia as the best investment destination. Ms Tambatamba said Zambia is becoming a more attractive investment destination with the New Dawn’s economic agenda. She said that the Government is focusing on turning around the economy of Zambia by […]
President Hakainde Hichilema has held a meeting with his South Africa’s counterpart Cyril Ramaphosa to find common grounds for harnessing development of mineral resources. President Hichilema also held several private engagements with key stakeholders in the mining and financial sectors to stir investments in the country. Among key stakeholders that the Head of State met […]
Maimbo Mweemba
Alice Nachilembe
