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3 Feb 2023 | Philip Chisalu

It’d be irresponsible to congratulate govt for completing input distribution in Jan – Hamukale

FORMER Southern Province Minister Edify Hamukale says it would be irresponsible for anyone who wants to see the government perform better to congratulate it for the late distribution of inputs. Government yesterday announced that it... […]

3 Feb 2023 | Philip Chisalu

Chinese Chamber of Commerce hails govt for providing conducive environment for investors

FINANCE and National Planning Minister Dr Situmbeko Musokotwane says the government’s overall goal is to simplify the process of attracting investments in the country. And Chinese Chamber of Commerce in Zambia president Li Tie has... […]

3 Feb 2023 | Philip Chisalu

BOZ increases reserve ratio by 2.5% to address Kwacha instability

THE Bank of Zambia (BOZ) has increased the minimum statutory reserve ratio by 2.5 percentage points to 11.5 percent from the current 9.0 percent. BOZ Deputy Governor for Operations Francis Chipimo says the increase is... […]

2 Feb 2023 | Philip Chisalu

Chicken prices reducing due to change in consumer behaviour – PAZ

POULTRY Association of Zambia (PAZ) has attributed the reduction in prices of chickens in Lusaka to the changes in consumer behaviour due to load shedding. Despite the anticipated increase in prices of chickens, a check... […]

2 Feb 2023 | Philip Chisalu

Govt says it has completed input distribution

GOVERNMENT says it has completed the distribution of inputs under the FISP programme for the 2022/23 farming season. Agriculture Minister Mtolo Phiri has insisted that the country has enough maize stocks, hence there is no... […]

2 Feb 2023 | Philip Chisalu

80% of our properties are in a bad state – WCFCB

WORKERS’ Compensation Fund Control Board (WCFCB) says it is conducting an assessment on its properties with a view of improving and making them commercially viable. In an interview, WCFCB Chairperson Emmanuel Mbambiko said most of the fund’s... […]

1 Feb 2023 | Philip Chisalu

Ministers denounce PF’s ‘tribal talk’ over Anthony’s redeployment

CHIEF Government Spokesperson Chushi Kasanda says it is shocking that the PF can still open their mouths after what they subjected the country to. And Sports Minister Elvis Nkandu says ‘Kapoli ni Kapoli’, arguing that... […]

31 Jan 2023 | Philip Chisalu

Tenants who fail to pay rent fueling debate to reverse sale of Compensation House – WCFCB

WORKERS’ Compensation Fund Control Board (WCFCB) says the debate against the sale of Compensation House in Kitwe is being triggered by tenants who cannot pay rent. In its notice of sale, WCFCB is inviting bids for... […]

31 Jan 2023 | Philip Chisalu

Zambia should avoid debt traps – IMF boss

IMF Managing Director Kristalina Georgieva says Zambia should be cautious of external shocks that could potentially slow down the world economy. And Georgieva has advised Zambia not to fall into the debt trap like before... […]

30 Jan 2023 | Philip Chisalu

ERB cautions OMCs planning artificial fuel shortage: sanctions will apply

THE Energy Regulation Board (ERB) has warned of sanctions against Oil Marketing Companies (OMCs) planning to induce an artificial fuel shortage, saying they are mandated to conform to their license conditions. Ministry of Information Media... […]