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17 Nov 2022 | Philip Chisalu

New Zesco connection fees will be effected on Jan 1 – Govt

THE Energy Regulation Board (ERB) says it has considered Zesco’s application to revise connection fees and it is now in consultation with government on the same. And Energy Minister Peter Kapala says once approved, the... […]

17 Nov 2022 | Philip Chisalu

Police nab Mpulungu man for attempting to sell daughter

POLICE in Mpulungu have arrested a 32-year-old man for attempting to sell his four-year-old daughter at K130, 000. In a statement, Tuesday, Police spokesperson Rae Hamoonga said Kalumba Chipili allegedly tricked his former wife that... […]

17 Nov 2022 | Philip Chisalu

Nkulukusa attributes treasury bills oversubscription to improved investor confidence

SECRETARY to the Treasury Felix Nkulukusa has attributed the oversubscription to Bank of Zambia treasury bills to improved investor confidence in the country. The BOZ treasury bill auction last week was oversubscribed after receiving bids... […]

17 Nov 2022 | Philip Chisalu

We’ve seen a surge in SMEs due to different financing packages – Mubanga

MINISTER of Small and Medium Enterprises Elias Mubanga says the country has seen a surge in SMEs as evidenced by the number of individuals visiting his ministry to obtain recommendations to access financing. And Mubanga... […]

17 Nov 2022 | Philip Chisalu

We’re partners in development, govt tells traditional leaders

MINISTER of Local Government and Rural Development Gary Nkombo has implored traditional leaders to work with government in finding innovative ways to support more community-led projects that will bring resources closer to local communities. According... […]

17 Nov 2022 | Philip Chisalu

I’ll reconstitute NRFA board after I understand what caused squabbles – Musokotwane

FINANCE and National Planning Minister Dr Situmbeko Musokotwane says he will not rush into reconstituting the NRFA Board until he understands what caused the squabbles that led to its dissolution. Dr Situmbeko dissolved the National... […]

17 Nov 2022 | Philip Chisalu

Yes, there was more money in circulation under PF but it was borrowed – govt

FINANCE and National Planning Minister Dr Situmbeko Musokotwane has admitted that there was indeed more money in circulation under PF but argues that it was only available during the times the country borrowed. And Dr... […]

17 Nov 2022 | Philip Chisalu

Health facilities will be well stocked within first quarter of 2023 – ZAMMSA

ZAMBIA Medicines and Medical Supplies Agency (ZAMMSA) director general Billy Mweetwa has assured that health facilities will be well stocked with health centre kits and other medical supplies within the first quarter of 2023. And... […]

17 Nov 2022 | Philip Chisalu

ActionAid questions ministries’ failure to spend K5.6bn

ACTIONAID Zambia has urged government to seriously interrogate the underutilisation of funds allocated to various ministries, saying the trend is affecting citizens’ rights to access certain services. Government recently noted that with less than two... […]

17 Nov 2022 | Philip Chisalu

Euronext lifts non-compliance sanctions placed on ZCCM-IH

THE Paris Euronext Access Stock Exchange has lifted sanctions placed on ZCCM-IH in which it transferred the company’s listed shares to the penalty bench for non-publication of the 2021 financial statements by or before June... […]