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 […]
The Department of Immigration has deported 55-year-old Turkish national, Taciddin Sahutoglu, for sexually abusing his female employees. Sahutoglu, a Director and shareholder at Deniz Blocks and Pavers Factory, was deported on June 14, 2024, following investigations into reports of sexual abuse and labor law violations. The Department revoked his residence permit and deported him under […]
By ALICE NACHILEMBE A staggering K50 million is estimated to be leaving the Nangoma Area of Mumbwa District, Central Province, daily due to unregulated gold mining activities. This revelation came to light during a community symposium organized by the Centre for Environment Justice (CEJ) in Nangoma. According to CEJ Head of Research and Studies, Freeman […]
By ALICE NACHILEMBE Trade Kings Group, one of Africa’s largest glucose manufacturers, has announced plans to build the first and largest plastic waste recycling plant in Zambia. According to Phil Daka, Group Corporate Affairs Executive Director, the project will create additional jobs, adding to the over 16,000 workers already employed by the company. Speaking at […]
Alice Nachilembe
