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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...

11 Apr 2023 | Philip Chisalu

We released K15.5bn for public service delivery in March – Govt

GOVERNMENT says it released a total of K15.5 billion to finance public service delivery in March 2023. And the ministry has announced that it has commenced preparations for the 2024 National Budget and the 2024...

10 Apr 2023 | Philip Chisalu

Mealie meal shortage being blown out of proportion – ZNFU

THE Zambia National Farmers Union (ZNFU) says the reported mealie meal crisis in the country is being blown out of proportion, saying it’s a manageable matter. And the Jesuit Centre for Theological Reflection (JCTR) has...

10 Apr 2023 | Philip Chisalu

Govt launches 2023 National Youth Scheme

MINISTER of Youth, Sport and Arts Elvis Nkandu has launched the 2023 National Youth Scheme empowerment programme, which he says will benefit about 23,000 youths in all 10 provinces. According to a statement shared on...

10 Apr 2023 | Philip Chisalu

2023 IMF/World Bank Group Spring Meetings important for our debt journey – Govt

FINANCE and National Planning Minister Dr Situmbeko Musokotwane has described the 2023 IMF/World Bank Group Spring Meetings which Zambia is expected to participate in as important in the country’s debt restructuring journey. The meetings will...

7 Apr 2023 | Philip Chisalu

Zambia just needs to continue requesting for a better deal on its debt – Magande

FORMER Finance Minister Ng’andu Magande says Zambia just needs to sit down with its creditors and agree on how much it can afford to pay on its debt. Finance and National Planning Minister Dr Situmbeko...

7 Apr 2023 | Philip Chisalu

We must never run short of energy in southern Africa – HH

PRESIDENT Hakainde Hichilema says Southern Africa should not run short of energy as this will create ripple effects that will in turn cripple factories, small-scale businesses and cause employment issues among its people. And President...

7 Apr 2023 | Philip Chisalu

Zambia, IMF reach staff-level agreement towards US$188m deal

GOVERNMENT and the IMF staff have reached a Staff-Level Agreement on economic policies, to conclude the first review of the 38-month Extended Credit Facility (ECF) supported programme. According to a statement, Thursday, the IMF said...

7 Apr 2023 | Philip Chisalu

There’s no viable option if debt restructuring fails – Minister

FINANCE and National Planning Minister Dr Situmbeko Musokotwane says there is no viable option if debt restructuring fails but expresses optimism that it’ll be a success. On Monday, Dr Musokotwane revealed that Zambia’s creditors, under...

5 Apr 2023 | Philip Chisalu

We hope Mwambwa’s appointment will ensure continued smooth functioning of AG’s office – TIZ

TRANSPARENCY International Zambia (TI-Z) says it hopes that the appointment of Dr Ron Mwambwa as deputy Auditor General will help ensure the continued smooth functioning of the office amid disruptions. And TI-Z has welcomed the...