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11 Nov 2022 | Philip Chisalu

ESMAZ urges govt to build BoZ gemstone reserves

THE Emerald and Semi-precious Stones Association of Zambia has called on government to put policies in place that will compel companies mining gemstones to deposit a certain percentage with the Bank of Zambia as reserves.... […]

10 Nov 2022 | Philip Chisalu

C/Belt residents want to know what’s happening with KCM, Mopani – Matambo

COPPERBELT Minister Elisha Matambo says there has been pressure from Copperbelt residents who are demanding to know what’s happening to Konkola and Mopani Copper Mines. In an interview, Matambo called for patience among the residents,... […]

10 Nov 2022 | Philip Chisalu

PF MPs walk out of Parley after being accused of issuing NRCs to foreigners

PF MPs yesterday walked out of Parliament in protest of First Deputy Speaker, Attractor Chisangano’s decision not to order UPND Bweengwa MP to produce evidence that the former ruling party was indeed issuing NRCs to... […]

10 Nov 2022 | Philip Chisalu

If you plant early, conserve moisture, Met advises farmers

THE Zambia Meteorological Department has advised farmers that wish to plant early to practice moisture conservation methods or consult agriculture extension officers. In an interview, Tuesday, Southern Province provincial meteorologist Victor Bupe further advised farmers... […]

10 Nov 2022 | Philip Chisalu

Cost of living will continue dropping, we’re doing well – SMEs Minister

MINISTER of Small and Medium Enterprises Elias Mubanga says the cost of living will continue dropping because everyone in government is “busy” working to ensure that the economy is transformed. But New Heritage Party president... […]

9 Nov 2022 | Philip Chisalu

Govt disburses over K1b for CDF

GOVERNMENT says it has disbursed over k1 billion to local authorities for the Constituency Development Fund (CDF) targeted at all 156 constituencies countrywide. In a statement, Tuesday, Ministry of Local Government and Rural Development public... […]

9 Nov 2022 | Philip Chisalu

Japan commits $11m grant to support rice production in Zambia

THE Japanese government has committed US$11 million in form of a grant to support rice production in Zambia under a project titled ‘Development of Rice Seeds Production Field and Training Facilities’. Japan ambassador Ryuta Mizuuchi... […]

9 Nov 2022 | Philip Chisalu

Cost of living for family of 5 in Lsk drops to K8, 537.78

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) for the month of October has reduced by... […]

8 Nov 2022 | Philip Chisalu

80% of FISP on C/Belt should benefit new cooperatives – Matambo

COPPERBELT Minister Elisha Matambo has directed agricultural officers in the province to ensure that 80 percent of the farming inputs benefit new cooperatives. Matambo recently suspended the distribution of farming inputs on the Copperbelt Province... […]

8 Nov 2022 | Philip Chisalu

We’ll have a pool of entrepreneurs, says Commerce Minister as PACRA registers over 36,000 new businesses

MINISTER of Commerce, Trade and Industry Chipoka Mulenga says he is optimistic that in the coming years, Zambia will have a pool of entrepreneurs with good investments and sustainable livelihoods. The Patents and Companies Registration... […]