Government has with immediate effect suspended the Kalumbila town council for 3 months. Minister of Local Government Charles Banda says the suspension emanates from Councilors decision to invite their political party leaders to inspect government projects, on the pretext that the projects where solely undertaken by them. Speaking during a…
Energy Expert Johnston Chikwanda says it is possible for Zambia to have no loadshading beyond March 2021 as indicated by government, saying the projects that are yet to be commissioned are sufficient to produce the 800 megawatts deficit. Mr. Chikwanda has however indicated that the presentation of the 2021 national…
Mines Minister Richard Musukwa has assured miners on the Copperbelt province that government has their interest at heart as the ownership of both Mopani and KCM mines change. Mr. Musukwa says the KCM court process is nearing conclusion and that government is on course to ensure a credible investor moves…
Minister of Energy Mathew Nkuwa says Zambia will have no electricity load shedding beyond March 2021 owing to the additional 750 megawatts from Kafue Lower Hydroelectricity station that will be completed by that time. Mr. Nkuwa says the first batch of 150 Megawatts is expected to be added to the…
The Electoral Commission of Zambia ECZ has emphasized that all Zambians that have attained the age of 18 and above should register as voters using the online pre-registration process and complete registration once the mobile insurance of voters’ cards begins. ECZ Chairperson Esau Chulu says the online pre-registration platform will…
The Southern African Centre for the Constructive Resolution of Disputes SACCORD has appealed to Zambians not to take for granted the peace that the country has enjoyed since independence as Zambia heads towards the 2021 general elections. Speaking on the side-lines of the 2020 International Day of Peace, SACCORD Executive…
