Pa Zambia Lelo (2025)

29/05/2022

ZAMBIA, TANZANIA PLAN TO BUILD GAS PIPELINE

Zambia and Tanzania are considering the possibility of building a 1.5 billion dollar gas pipeline.

The pipeline will be used by Zambia to import gas from Tanzania.

Energy Minister PETER KAPALA says the two countries have since prepared ground for a Memorandum of Understanding on building the gas-pipeline which will be 1,000 kilometres long.

Mr. KAPALA, who was recently in Tanzania to discuss the plan with his counterpart JANUARY MAKAMBA, has confirmed the development to ZNBC news via telephone.

The Energy Minister notes that Tanzania hosts about 53 trillion cubic feet of gas, most of it offshore and has previously signed preliminary deals to evacuate piped gas exports to Uganda and Kenya.

Meanwhile, Mr. KAPALA said revamping the Tanzania Zambia Mafuta -TAZAMA- pipeline, which runs from Dar-es-Salaam to Ndola, to convey finished oil products will reduce challenges in transporting petroleum products.

The minister recently travelled from Ndola to Dar-es-Salaam by road to inspect the TAZAMA pipeline and its attendant facilities to see the state of the infrastructure and appreciate what is needed to convert the pipeline from one conveying comingled crude
il to transport finished products like low-Sulphur diesel.

Last month, Mr. KAPALA also announced that Zambia and Namibia will in June sign a Memorandum of Understanding to assess the viability of constructing natural gas and oil product pipelines between the two countries.

The pipelines will most likely run from Walvis Bay to Lusaka and carry at least 350 million cubic feet per day of feedstock for power plants.

The gas will be used for power generation while the oil pipeline will help reduce the cost of petroleum products in the country.

The project, which is expected to take 3 to 4 years to complete, will have its main gas and oil power station in Lusaka.

04/05/2022

ZAMBIAN FIRM TO INJECT $300M IN SOLAR FARMS
(ZANIS) A local independent power company, AKUS Solar Power Enterprise, has expressed interest to invest about 300 million dollars in the country.
The firm plans to establish solar farms in 7 of the 10 provinces in the country.
Each solar farm is earmarked to generate 200 megawatts of green energy, which will be fed in the national grid, through ZESCO.
AKUS Solar Power Chief Executive Officer, RAJESH MAKHANI has told ZANIS that the Ministry of Energy has already approved the investment plan.
Mr MAKHANI has said a Memorandum of Understanding -MoU- has been signed with ZESCO

28/04/2022

HH TO DONATE HIS SALARY

President HAKAINDE HICHILEMA says his salary will be used to support vulnerable people in Society.

President HICHILEMA says he is working with his team to identify beneficiaries of his salary.

The President says he will also engage the international community and business community in Zambia to contribute towards the fund.

President HICHILEMA states that soon he will be attending a graduation ceremony in Chipata Eastern Province, of a blind boy whom he adopted during his campaign trail in MFUWE.

Speaking after participating in the cleaning exercise in commemoration of KENNETH KAUNDA Day in Lusaka, President HICHILEMA said more of such people should benefit from his salary.

And President HICHILEMA has also appealed to Zambians to emulate the legacy of Dr. KAUNDA as they celebrate the KK Day that falls today.

He noted that he is a beneficiary of the free education initiative by late Dr. KAUNDA, which is why it was one of the first policies he brought in when he assume office.

President HICHILEMA also added that he has the interest of street vendors at heart which is why his administration will never victimize them.

The president further said every citizen should take responsibility to clean the environment.

President HICHILEMA said cleaning the Central Business District -CBD- should not be left to the city council but everyone that trades in the area.

He said the Government is promoting a clean and green Zambia which results in a health and safe CITIZENRY. (ZNBC)

20/04/2022

HAIMBE DISTANCES PRESIDENT FROM MILINGO IMMUNITY

Justice Minister MULAMBO HAIMBE says the Presidency has NOT issued instructions to grant immunity to any persons facing criminal proceedings in Zambia for the purpose of subverting justice.

Mr. HAIMBE also the Presidency has NOT interfered in the Director of Public Prosecution’s functions in any way.

He says doing so will be against Government’s duty to protect Institutions of governance and the rule of law.

Speaking at a press briefing Mr. HAIMBE says the Director of Public Prosecutions enjoys discretion in the exercise of her role, contrary to speculations that President HAKAINDE HICHILEMA can direct the DPP in the exercise of her functions.

And the Justice Minister has urged the Judicial Complaints Commission to expedite consideration of complaints before it against the Director of Public Prosecutions.

Mr. HAIMBE said this will not only afford the DPP a platform on which to explain her actions but also to put an end to public speculation.

He said the Justice Complaints Commission’s mandate among other things is to independently investigate and consider such complaints with a view ultimately to redressing them in accordance with the law.

And Presidential Spokesperson ANTHONY BWALYA said Government is working to serve the people of Zambia in the best way and that it is NOT relenting on its promises.

Mr. BWALYA said there will be no sacred cows in the fight against corruption and that the fight will be done within the confines of the law while respecting the rights of suspects.

Meanwhile, Attorney General MULILO KABESHA urged the media to enjoy their press freedom responsibly.(ZNBC)

14/04/2022

ACC SEIZES LUSAMBO'S 8 PROPERTIES

The Anti-Corruption Commission -ACC- has seized eight properties worth over 22 million Kwacha belonging to former Lusaka Province Minister BOWMAN LUSAMBO.

ACC Spokesperson OUEEN CHIBWE says all the properties located in Lusaka's Chamba Valley area were acquired and constructed by Mr. LUSAMBO using suspected proceeds of crime.

Ms CHIBWE says the eight properties include Mr. LUSAMBO's house and subdivision 50 at farm -E -of farm number 609.

She says the seizure is in accordance with section 58- 1 of the anti Corruption Act number three of 2012.

Ms CHIBWE said the commission reasonably believes and suspects that the seized properties are still registered in another person's name and they are in connection with ongoing investigations.

She said the seizure notice was served to Mr. LUSAMBO's lawyers.
The Commission arrived at Mr. LUSAMBO's residence at around 11:28 hours but found the premises locked.

Ms CHIBWE said Mr LUSAMBO was summoned to appear at the ACC but has not been cooperating and his lawyers had promised to avail him before the commission this week.

The Commission has called on members of the public to report anyone in possession of property suspected of being proceeds of crime and a reward will be given upon successful recovery.(znbc)

11/04/2022

THE DISTRICT HEALTH OFFICES AND PROVINCIAL HEALTH OFFICES ACROSS THE COUNTRY HAVE SO FAR RECEIVED 109,777 APPLICATIONS FOR THE VACANT 11,276 HEALTH WORKERS POSITIONS.
TOTAL NO. OF APPLICATIONS RECEIVED PER PROVINCE
CENTRAL
11,354
COPPERBELT
19,778
EASTERN
9,232
LUAPULA
7,013
LUSAKA
21,301
MUCHINGA
5,918
NORTH - WESTERN
7,781
NORTHERN
6,428
SOUTHERN
13,269
WESTERN
7,703
GRAND TOTAL
109,777

Source: Zed Daily

11/04/2022

(ZNBC) House says it will not relent in the fight against Corruption.

Presidential Spokesperson ANTHONY BWALYA says President HAKAINDE HICHILEMA is of the view that the fight against corruption must be decisive as he works towards restoring faith and trust in public leadership.

He says the Head of state also wants to entrench a new culture of honesty and accountability amongst leaders.

Mr. BWALYA says President HICHILEMA emphasized that the fight against corruption must and will be carried out within the confines of the law.

He said the President and the new administration are continuing to reconstruct and review the performance of the existing the legal infrastructure, including key personnel, so that those with the job and responsibility to investigate, arrest, prosecute or c
nvict corrupt elements do so to the fullest extent of the law.

Mr. BWALYA says President HICHILEMA will not hesitate to effect changes where parts of the broader legal infrastructure visibly begin to pause a threat or undermine the collective will of the Zambian people to put an end to the culture corruption in public
ife.

He says the President has further reiterated, that the collective ability to fight corruption will have an impact on the ability to properly support key social sectors such as health, education for children and the youth, as well as social protection for vu
nerable groups in society;.

He has urged citizens and other stakeholders to join hands with government in condemning and reporting all acts of corruption by public officials to law enforcement agencies for action.

02/04/2022

FUEL PRICES WILL BE REDUCED BY JUNE-UPND

The UPND has projected that fuel prices will start reducing by the end of June,2022.

UPND Energy Committee Member, NOEL NKHOMA says this will be made possible by the reforms that the government is putting in place in the energy sector.

Mr. NKHOMA explains that as part of reforms include that the withdraw of government from participating in the supply of oil.

He said this move should spur private sector competition and result in reduced prices of fuel.

Mr. NKHOMA says government has also invested in fuel reserves to ensure that the country has enough stocks to cushion it from external factors that influence price increments.

He says the current fuel prices being experienced are being influenced by various factors which include the war between Russia and Ukraine.

Mr. NKHOMA explains that, Russia is among the largest distributors of oil in the world and some distributors have taken advantage of the current crisis in that country to hike prices.

He says the UPND is in line with the party manifesto and is implementing long-term measures that will benefit the economy.

Mr. NKHOMA says the removal of fuel subsides was done because it was not beneficial and it has left government in a 700 million dollars debt to oil companies.

Speaking during a media briefing in Lusaka today, Mr. NKHOMA said the UPND administration inherited an economy in distress and is determined to reboot the economy.

And UPND Energy Committee Chairperson CHARLES KAISALA said the pricing model by the Energy Regulation Board – ERB- to review prices every month is done to ensure major determinants of prices are considered.

31/03/2022

Fuel Prices have been increased by about 4 Kwacha.

12/03/2022

Former President Rupiah Banda dies at 85 years old. He shall be remember for many things but he too being Vice President in 2008 announced the death of Former President Levy Mwanawasa. He went on to win a Presidential by election in 2008. But his stay in power was short- lived when in 2011, Michael Chilufya Sata (also late) won the General Election.
Rupiah Banda gracefully handed over power to Mr Sata and retired from active politics. He became a stateman, both at home and abroad.

In the 2021 General Election, Mr Banda played a key role in bringing former President Edgar Lungu and current President Hakainde Hichilema to the table for a smooth power transition. President Hakainde has ably described Mr Banda as a person who repented the highest form patriotism. MHSRIP.

What are your memories of Former President Rupiah Banda?

15/01/2022

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15/01/2022

CONSTRUCTION OF 115 SCHOOLS STALLS

(ZNBC) Education Minister DOUGLAS SYAKALIMA is disappointed that the construction of 115 Secondary schools in Zambia has stalled.

Mr. SYAKALIMA has disclosed that the construction of some of the schools across the country has stalled for fifteen years.

The Minister was speaking today when he met Livingstone District Commissioner EUNICE NAWA and later toured Shuungu Namutitima Secondary School in the Tourist Capital.

He said on average every district in Zambia has a secondary school building whose construction is not completed.

Mr. SYAKALIMA observed that in some areas the prolonged delays to complete the construction of the education infrastructure has led to a number of girls getting pregnant because of the lack of schools near them.

He said the government will complete the construction of all the secondary school buildings in the country.

Mr. SYAKALIMA also said the government is discussing with mission grant-aided schools for them to reduce school fees.

And, Livingstone District Commissioner EUNICE NAWA said over fifty percent of the schools in the area have already received their grants from the government.

Ms. NAWA urged the Minister of Education to ensure that the construction of Shuungu Namutitima Secondary School in Livingstone is completed.

13/01/2022

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01/01/2022

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25/12/2021

Minister of Finance and National Planning SITUMBEKO MUSOKOTWANE says the approval of the One Hundred and 73 billion Kwacha 2022 National Budget by the National Assembly marks a crucial step towards the transformation of Zamba ‘s economy.

Dr MUSOKOTWANE says this will be achieved by bringing resources closer to people, creating jobs, eliminating inefficiencies, stimulating growth, and attracting investment.

He says among the objectives of the 2022 National budget is to ensure that Zambia attains real Gross Domestic Product -GDP of at least 3 point 5 percent and to reduce inflation to single digit by end of 2022 .

Dr MUSOKOTWANE says as part of the measures to implement the new Budget, government has undertaken to eliminate inefficiencies, fight corruption, target resources into areas with significant growth potential and create incentives for businesses to invest
into promising industries.

He says expenditure of the 2022 budget will be done prudently to decrease budget deficit and limit borrowing.

This is contained in a statement released to ZNBC news in Lusaka today .

The One Hundred and 73 billion KWACHA equivalent to 37 point one percent of GDP was approved by the National Assembly yesterday.

Minister of Finance Dr. SITUMBEKO MUSOKOTWANE presented the 2022 National Budger on October 29, 2021.

16/12/2021

FUEL PRICES GO UP

The Energy Regulation Board -ERB- has increased the fuel pump prices with effective from midnight tonight.

ERB Board Chairperson REYNOLDS BOWA says Petrol has been increased by K3.54 ngwee per liter from K17.62 to K21.16 while Diesel has been increased by K4.56 from K15.59 per liter to K20.15.

He says prices of Liquefied Petroleum Gas -LPG- have also been increased by K4.47 while prices of Kerosene have remained unchanged.
Mr. BOWA says the increment in fuel prices follows government’s announcement of the removal of subsides on fuel so that the country migrates to cost reflective pricing.

He says the pricing trigger band of 2.5 percent change in wholesale prices will be maintained to allow for price stability within the pricing cycle.

Addressing the media in Lusaka, Mr. BOWA disclosed that the board will start reviewing petroleum prices every thirty days as opposed to sixty days.

Mr. BOWA further warned all oil marketing companies not to hold fuel to create a shortage as this will attract a penalty including revocation of the licenses.

14/12/2021

The Indian government has offered to help Zambia set up a newspaper recycling plant.

Indian High Commissioner to Zambia, ASHOCK KUMAR says newspaper recycling has become a big business.

Mr KUMAR was speaking today in Lusaka, when he paid a courtesy call on Information and Media Minister, CHUSHI KASANDA at her office.

He has also informed Ms KASANDA that the new government can review the Memorandum of Understanding -MoU-, signed between ZNBC and India, adding that not much has been implemented under the agreement so far.

Mr. KUMAR said India would be happy to offer training to Zambian Journalists online, while others can travel to that country.

And Mr. KUMAR said India admires the peaceful relations that Zambia shares with its neighbours.

He said India will continue to work with Zambia for the benefit of the citizens of the two countries.

Meanwhile, Ms KASANDA has said government will ensure that media personnel are protected and not harassed, in order for them to report balanced information.

Ms. KASANDA said she is looking forward to a time when journalists from Zambia and India will start the exchange programmes to learn from each other.

She said Zambia and India enjoy cordial relations which have benefitted the two countries in many spheres and the new dawn government will ensure strengthened bilateral relations.

14/12/2021

President HAKAINDE HICHILEMA’s Special Advisor for Covid-19, ROMA CHILENGI says the government has not backed down on the Covid 19 measures announced by Health Minister SYLVIA MASEBO.

Dr. CHILENGI has said the government is working on mechanisms to implement the Covid 19 measures.

He has explained that what the minister of health announced is a policy statement that needs mechanisms on how to implement.

Dr. CHILENGI was speaking in Livingstone this morning during a Covid 19 vaccination stakeholders breakfast meeting.

He has said government is also aware that some people are accessing Covid certificates through corrupt practices hence the need to work out modalities to cut out such vice.

Dr. CHILENGI has also urged stakeholders to continue getting vaccinated to help promote the tourism industry which is a major contributor to the country’s gross domestic product.

Speaking at the same event, Southern Province Permanent Secretary NAMANI MONZE said the province has vaccinated about ninety seven thousand people over a target of over one million eligible population.

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