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16 May 2023 | Philip Chisalu

AIRTEL launches “A Reason to Imagine” campaign

AIRTEL Africa has launched a new brand campaign called “A Reason to Imagine” which it says is focused on building a deeper emotional connection with Africa’s youth. The mobile service provider has done away with... […]

16 May 2023 | Philip Chisalu

We haven’t run out of partial withdraw funds – NAPSA

THE National Pension Scheme Authority (NAPSA) has refuted reports that the pension fund has halted the payment of pre-retirement lumpsum benefits because it has run out of funds. Meanwhile, the authority has disclosed that so... […]

16 May 2023 | Philip Chisalu

HPCZ Registrar’s “lazy” remarks anger UNZA students

THE University of Zambia Students Union (UNZASU) has requested HPCZ Registrar Fastone Goma to retract his statement that UNZA medical students are lazy compared to their peers at the Lusaka Apex Medical University. UNZASU Minister... […]

15 May 2023 | Philip Chisalu

We need comprehensive economic recovery plan which must not be tied to a ruling party – Mvunga

FORMER Bank of Zambia Governor Christopher Mvunga says the country needs a comprehensive economic recovery plan which it can stick to for about 20 years, regardless of which political party is in office. On Wednesday,... […]

12 May 2023 | Philip Chisalu

Cost of living for family of 5 in Lsk rises to K9,112.6

THE cost of living for a family of five in Lusaka as measured by the Jesuit Centre for Theological Reflection (JCTR) Basic Needs and Nutrition Basket (BNNB) has increased by K109.39 for the month of... […]

12 May 2023 | Philip Chisalu

Vedanta pledges $5bn for net-zero operations

VEDANTA says it has pledged $5 billion over the next 10 years to accelerate the transition to net-zero operations. Company Director Corporate Communications Masuzyo Ndhlovu says Vedanta is focused on being the ESG leader in the natural... […]

12 May 2023 | Philip Chisalu

Backlog of mining licence applications will be cleared by July 31, assures govt

GOVERNMENT has assured mining stakeholders that the backlog of mining licence applications will be cleared by July 31, 2023. Ministry of Mines and Minerals Development Permanent Secretary Dr Hapenga Kabeta says the Mining Cadastre Department... […]

11 May 2023 | Philip Chisalu

Govt must consider plan B on debt, we can’t put all eggs in 1 basket – ZICA

THE Zambia Institute of Chartered Accountants (ZICA) has urged the government to keep pushing for debt restructuring but also start crafting a plan B should that process take longer than planned. And ZICA has urged... […]

10 May 2023 | Philip Chisalu

We don’t want to compromise data by rushing to release final census report – ZamStats

THE Zambia Statistics Agency (ZamStats) says it’s mindful that it is supposed to expedite the finalisation of the census report, but it does not want to rush the process for fear of compromising data. In... […]

10 May 2023 | Philip Chisalu

NAPSA partial withdrawals boosting informal sector businesses – ZANAMACA

THE Zambia National Marketers Credit Association (ZANAMACA) says the NAPSA partial withdrawal benefits are trickling down to the informal sector in that beneficiaries are using the funds to purchase various products. Meanwhile, CTPD says it... […]