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31 Oct 2023 | Philip Chisalu

Kansanshi contributed 82% of what ZCCM-IH received as dividends last 15 yrs – PwC

A Pricewater Coopers (PwC) Mining Industry Review Report has revealed that in the last 15 years, ZCCM-IH received K8 billion as dividends from its mining shareholders, of which K6.6 billion was from Kansanshi Mine PLC.... […]

30 Oct 2023 | Philip Chisalu

Agreement with bondholders shows we’re almost concluding debt restructuring – EAZ

THE Economics Association of Zambia (EAZ) says the agreement reached with bondholders means that the country is getting closer to the final milestones of the debt restructuring process. Last Thursday, Secretary to the Treasury Felix... […]

30 Oct 2023 | Philip Chisalu

Nkulukusa explains why govt is confident they’ll turn around economy

SECRETARY to the Treasury Felix Nkulukusa says political goodwill, private sector dynamism as well as public service delivery and efficiency is what is giving government confidence that it can turn around the economy. And EU... […]

30 Oct 2023 | Philip Chisalu

Kapala should step down as ACC probes Agro Fuel tender, insists OMCs president

THE Oil Marketing Companies Association of Zambia says it has been vindicated by revelations that ACC is probing the irregular award of a tender to Agro Fuels after it called for Energy Minister Peter Kapala’s... […]

30 Oct 2023 | Philip Chisalu

Ignore texts on overspeeding fines for now, but exercise caution – RTSA

RTSA acting Head of Public Relations Mukela Mangolwa has advised motorists to ignore messages on fines for abrogating traffic rules because speed cameras are still being tested. And Mangolwa has disclosed that only four motor... […]

27 Oct 2023 | Philip Chisalu

Beene challenges ZNS to clarify $15bn Kabompo copper smelting plant financing from China

THE Zambia Chamber of Mines has challenged the Zambia National Service (ZNS) to clarify the US$ 15 billion financing it has obtained from China to set up a copper smelting plant in Kabompo District of... […]

27 Oct 2023 | Philip Chisalu

Inflation rises to 12.6%, as Zambia records K0.5bn trade deficit

THE annual inflation rate for October 2023 has increased to 12.6 percent from the 12.0 percent recorded in September, 2023. And the Zambia Statistics Agency (ZamStats) says the country recorded a trade deficit of K0.5... […]

27 Oct 2023 | Philip Chisalu

Greenquest Solutions to set up 100MW solar plant in Kazungula

GREENQUEST Solutions says it has commenced the development of a 100MW solar photovoltaic in Kazungula District of Southern Province. The US$130,000,000 investment, called Kumi Kumi Zambia Solar Project, is expected to create approximately 400 jobs... […]

27 Oct 2023 | Philip Chisalu

Zambia agrees with bondholders, gets 18% haircut

SECRETARY to the Treasury Felix Nkulukusa has disclosed that Zambia has reached an agreement in principle with the bondholders. Speaking during a panel discussion at UNZA, Thursday, Nkulukusa said with the agreement, the country would... […]

27 Oct 2023 | Philip Chisalu

House of Chiefs hails HH for honouring Mpezeni

THE House of Chiefs has commended President Hakainde Hichilema for honouring Paramount Chief Mpezeni of the Ngoni people with the Order of the Eagle of Zambia Third Division. To mark this year’s independence celebration, President... […]