The Chamber of Mines has implored mining firms to be innovative and embrace technology to record progress in their operations and mining business. And government has called on mining companies to employ methods and technologies that guarantee sustainability in the communities. Zambia Chamber of Mines chief executive officer Sokwani Chilembo has stressed that mining companies...

Secretary to the Treasury Fredson Yamba has warned that all erring controlling officers found abusing public resources will sternly be dealt with. In a statement issued by Ministry of Finance spokesperson Chileshe Kandeta, Yamba cautioned controlling officers in all government ministries against abusing public funds. He reiterated that controlling officers remained instrumental in actualising President...

Chief Government Spokesperson Dora Siliya says the reported takeover of ZAFFICO by a Chinese entity is not true, saying the government institution plans to float its shares to private buyers, with majority stake under citizen ownership. "The rumours circulating especially in Kalulushi that ZAFFICO has been sold are false. Plans are underway for the public...

Kitwe's Kawama, Chimwemwe, Buchi and Kwacha residents Monday morning joined in a riot ignited by saw mill workers demanding that government tells the truth regarding the alleged sale of ZAFFICO to the Chinese. Residents denounced government through anti-regime slogans, expressing displeasure on the Chinese influence. They charged that since 2016, government had been making wrong...

Lumwana Mining Company has scooped the overall best mining company award for 2017 and bagged three other awards in best local content, best social investment and best employer categories. And the Zambia Chamber of Mines also awarded several other mining companies including, Kansanshi Mining Plc at the award presentation gala in Ndola on Friday evening....

PF deputy secretary general Mumbi Phiri says it is unacceptable for Lusaka mayor Miles Sampa to expect people to be kneeling and clapping for him where ever he goes just because of his status. Phiri said Sampa should learn to suit the environment just like President Edgar Lungu set an example when he bought and...