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14 Apr 2023 | Philip Chisalu

China’s anti-corruption fight must be extended to its companies outside China – US Envoy

UNITED States Ambassador to Zambia Michael Gonzales says China’s anti-corruption fight must be extended to its companies outside China. And Ambassador Gonzales says the US has no problem with the intense competition between itself and... […]

14 Apr 2023 | Philip Chisalu

We must sort out Mopani, KCM issues as debt negotiations go on – Magande

FORMER finance minister Ng’andu Magande says as government pushes debt restructuring, there is need to sort out issues around Mopani and KCM so that money generated from those mines can cover the growing debt. In... […]

14 Apr 2023 | Philip Chisalu

ZACCI welcomes SI on mealie meal, as ZAM insists imports are bad for local producers

THE Zambia Chamber of Commerce and Industry (ZACCI) has described government’s decision to sign a statutory instrument to provide for suspension of import duty on mealie meal as a liberal move. But the Zambia Association... […]

14 Apr 2023 | Philip Chisalu

RTSA approves downward adjustment of bus fares

RTSA says it has approved a downward adjustment of bus fares by K1 for Lusaka, Copperbelt and other towns and 3.5 percent for intercity long distance routes. Meanwhile, the Energy Regulation Board (ERB) has cautioned... […]

13 Apr 2023 | Philip Chisalu

IMF shouldn’t punish Zambia if debt restructuring doesn’t go as planned – Musokotwane

GOVERNMENT says it is appealing to the IMF not to punish Zambia in an event that it does not manage to sign an MOU with its official creditors in time for the anticipated US$188 million... […]

13 Apr 2023 | Philip Chisalu

Govt halts mealie meal exports, establishes anti-smuggling teams

HOME Affairs and Internal Security Minister Jack Mwiimbu has announced that government has halted the exportation of mealie meal and maize due to a deficit in the country. And Defence Minister Ambrose Lufuma has disclosed... […]

12 Apr 2023 | Philip Chisalu

We don’t think inflation will revert to double digits – Govt

FINANCE and National Planning Minister Dr Situmbeko Musokotwane says he does not think the inflation rate will revert to a double-digit. A fortnight ago, ZAMSTATS disclosed that the annual inflation rate for the month of... […]

12 Apr 2023 | Philip Chisalu

Zambia asks Japan, Belgium, Netherlands for support on its debt

GOVERNMENT has appealed to the IMF Executive Directors for Japan and Belgium/Netherlands for continued support in resolving Zambia’s debt restructuring process through the G-20 Common Framework. And Finance and National Planning Minister Situmbeko Musokotwane says... […]

12 Apr 2023 | Philip Chisalu

ECZ registers 925 under CRV in March

THE Electoral Commission of Zambia says it registered 925 voters in March 2023 under its Continuous Registration of Voters (CRV). In a statement, Tuesday, ECZ Corporate Affairs Manager Patricia Luhanga said the commission had registered... […]

11 Apr 2023 | Philip Chisalu

Bill to replace current PPP Act now at review stage – Govt

THE Ministry of Infrastructure, Housing and Urban Development says the draft bill to repeal the current Public Private Partnership (PPP) Act has reached the review stage. Ministry of Infrastructure, Housing and Urban Development Permanent Secretary... […]