Archive: 24 February 2025

ENERGY Minister Makozo Chikote says Nigeria’s Dangote Petroleum Refinery could play a crucial role in addressing Zambia’s energy challenges. In a statement issued, Monday, Ministry of Energy permanent secretary Peter Mumba disclosed that the government... […]

THE Ministry of Green Economy and Environment, through the Zambia Meteorological Department (ZMD), says it has noted a Tropical Low-Pressure System over the Mozambique channel. MET says this tropical low-pressure system is projected to be... […]

THE Anti-Corruption Commission has disclosed that it has suspended its Secretary to Commission, Ivor Mukwanka, following his arrest on charges of abuse of authority of office. ACC says Mukwanka, 54, acquired a Commission vehicle for... […]

Introduction In 2019, the government of Zambia suspended the export duty on precious metals and minerals. Among the reasons given for this decision was the need to attract investment into the mining sector and promote... […]

FINANCE Minister Situmbeko Musokotwane says among the many measures that government is undertaking to reduce the cost of borrowing from commercial banks is ensuring a reduced fiscal deficit. Dr Musokotwane says government is also focused... […]

ZESCO’s Victoria Falls Hydro-Power Station Manager Paul Mwanza says the station is currently generating maximum power at its three stations, A, B and C, without facing any technical or engineering challenges. Victoria Falls Station A,... […]

A FARMER has sued the state in the High Court demanding an order that he is the rightful owner and entitled to possession of the six peafowls and 10 ostriches that were seized by the... […]

THE Ministry of Fisheries and Livestock has cautioned the public against consuming fish from the Kafue River and other polluted streams. Last week, government disclosed that a pollutant that was discharged by Sino Metals Leach... […]

THE World Bank Group (WBG) says Zambia’s population is frequently exposed to several external and internal vulnerabilities that hinder poverty reduction. WBG observes that on the macroeconomic front, the country’s economic activity is closely tied... […]

PF faction Secretary General Raphael Nakacinda says people like Robert Chabinga and Andrew Lubusha are charlatans who could even sell their birthrights. On Saturday, Chabinga, who is PF faction president, Lubusha, who is Chipangali PF... […]