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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... […]

17 Nov 2022 | Philip Chisalu

ZPPA permanently bars 3 entities from participating in public procurement

ZPPA has revealed that it has permanently barred Suwilo General Dealers Limited, Hycromax Zambia Enterprises Limited and SAMQUIP Zambia Limited from participating in public procurement for misconduct relating to submission of bids, collusion and price... […]

15 Nov 2022 | Philip Chisalu

We’re still reconstituting FIC board, it’ll be in place soon – MoF

FINANCE and National Planning Minister Dr Situmbeko Muskotwane says government is reconstituting the Financial Intelligence Centre Board, assuring that it will be in place soon. And Dr Musokotwane says the government may consider establishing a... […]

11 Nov 2022 | Philip Chisalu

Ministries have failed to spend K5.6bn from 2022 budget, reveals Treasury

GOVERNMENT says it has noted with regret that with less than two months before the end of the 2022 financial year, K5.6 billion allocated to various ministries has still not been utilised. And Ministry of... […]

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.... […]