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27 Jan 2023 | Philip Chisalu

ZANEC backs idea to introduce financial education

THE Zambia National Education Coalition (ZANEC) says the development of Financial Education learners’ books is important for development and building financially disciplined entrepreneurs. Recently, President Hakainde Hichilema through his Facebook page announced the development of... […]

27 Jan 2023 | Philip Chisalu

We want inputs for 2023/24 farming season delivered not later than July – Govt

GOVERNMENT has assured that the procurement and distribution of farming inputs for the 2023-2024 farming season will be done in time this time around, saying lessons have been learnt. Ministry of Agriculture Permanent Secretary Green... […]

27 Jan 2023 | Philip Chisalu

Yes there’s a scheme to create artificial fuel shortage – OMCAZ

OIL Marketing Companies Association of Zambia president Kafula Mubanga has admitted that there is indeed a scheme by some Oil Marketing Companies to create an artificial fuel shortage in the country. But Energy Regulation Board... […]

27 Jan 2023 | Philip Chisalu

I hope Georgieva, Yellen brought special message for HH – Magande

NG’ANDU Magande says with the visit of the IMF boss and US Secretary of the Treasury, one would hope that the duo brought a special message to President Hakainde Hichilema. IMF Managing Director Kristalina Georgieva... […]

27 Jan 2023 | Philip Chisalu

Inflation drops to 9.4%

THE annual inflation for January 2023 has reduced to 9.4 percent from the 9.9 percent recorded in December 2022. And the Zambia Statistics Agency says retail prices between December 2022 and January 2023 show that... […]

27 Jan 2023 | Philip Chisalu

HH has performed poorly in managing debt – Kalaba

CITIZENS First leader Harry Kalaba says President Hakainde Hichilema has performed ‘very’ poorly with regards to managing the country’s debt. During her visit to Zambia, IMF Managing Director Kristalina Georgieva revealed that there was no... […]

26 Jan 2023 | Philip Chisalu, Madalitso Banda and Joseph Kayombo

Govt signs MoU for mass housing project

GOVERNMENT says with the expected 3.3 million housing deficit by 2030, the National Housing Policy has proposed the construction of 222,000 conventional houses per year. And National Housing Authority (NHA) Chief Executive Officer Waicha Ndhlovu has... […]

25 Jan 2023 | Philip Chisalu

FQM appoints Godwin Beene as country manager

FIRST Quantum Minerals Limited has announced the appointment of Godwin Beene as its Country Manager in Zambia taking over from General Kingsley Chinkuli. And Dr Beene has described his appointment as an honour and privilege.... […]

25 Jan 2023 | Philip Chisalu

It’s difficult for China to cut Zambia’s debt because it has its own challenges – IMF

IMF Managing Director Kristalina Georgieva says there is no consensus with China to effect a haircut on Zambia’s debt. And Georgieva says Zambia defaulting on the Eurobond last year made discussions on the country’s debt... […]

24 Jan 2023 | Philip Chisalu

Delayed debt restructuring will affect our good efforts to reconstruct economy – HH

PRESIDENT Hakainde Hichilema says all his government’s “good efforts” to reconstruct the economy may be distorted if Zambia’s debt negotiations are not concluded soon. And IMF Managing Director Kristalina Georgieva has described Zambia’s potential as... […]