Konkola Copper Mines (KCM), the country’s largest integrated copper producer has launched the first bio-diesel production project in Zambia. The project aims to cultivate elite Pongamia Pinnata trees for bio-diesel production at a mining waste site. At an event held in Chingola yesterday, Minister of Works and Supply Matthew Nkhuwa planted elite Pongamia trees on...

Energy Minister David Mabumba says citizens and businesses must accept the upward adjustment of Zesco tariffs because that is the only way the institution can continue to reliably supply electricity. Mabumba said cost-reflective tariffs would attract investment in the energy sector. “The reasons which Victor (Mundende – Zesco Managing Director) has given and I don’t...

The Lusaka South Multi Facility Economic Zone (Lusaka South MFEZ) Managing Director Mukela Lubasi says government has so far spent over US$ 50 million in developing the zone. She said the money had been spent on a power station, roads, water and sewerage systems. Lubasi said once fully developed, the zone; which sits on 2,100...