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Zambians brace for higher electricity charges, Hichilema calls Lungu’s bluff, GBM jailed! See our top 10 stories of the week

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In case you missed them, here are our top 10 stories of the week.

1. The Energy Regulation Board (ERB) has approved ZESCO’s application for emergency tariff adjustments, focusing on tariff affordability, load shedding mitigation, and financial stability during the emergency period. Read more

2. President Hakainde Hichilema has expressed concerns over the response and conditions set by his predecessor, Edgar Lungu, regarding the proposed national dialogue, calling them “contemptuous.”Read more

3. The High Court has dismissed an application filed by Constitutional Court Judges Anne Sitali, Mungeni Mulenga, and Palan Mulonda, who sought to challenge their suspension by President Hakainde Hichilema following a recommendation from the Judicial Complaints Commission (JCC). Read more….

4. Former Defence Minister, Geoffrey Bwalya Mwamba (GBM), has been sentenced to five years in prison after being convicted on corruption-related charges. Read more…..

5. Engineer Choolwe Andrew Nalubamba, Director-General of the Zambia Information and Communications Technology Authority (ZICTA), has resigned from his position, the authority’s board announced on Friday. Read more….

Read more: Lungu’s court travails, fuel price drop, power supply blues. See our top 10 stories of the week

6. Zambian music icon, Mampi, has earned a nomination in the 2024 African Entertainment Awards USA (AEAUSA), competing in the Best Female Artiste category for East, South, and North Africa. Read more…

7. ZESCO has finalised a significant agreement to secure emergency power imports from South Africa, valued at approximately US$50 million.Read more…

8. The Southern African Development Community (SADC) has denied allegations published by The Sunday Times of South Africa concerning the adoption and endorsement process of its candidate for the presidency of the African Development Bank (AfDB) Group. Read more….

9. The Zambian government is urging mining companies to embrace technology to drive the country’s copper production to three million tonnes by 2030, Mines and Mineral Development Minister, Paul Kabuswe, has announced. Read more…

10. Zambia and Chad fought to a 0-0 draw in their Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) 2025 Group G qualifier on Friday at Levy Mwanawasa Stadium, with the Chipolopolo dominating possession but failing to convert their chances. Read more…

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