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14 Sep 2022 | Philip Chisalu

Govt partners with service providers to boost financial inclusion in rural areas

SECRETARY to the Treasury Felix Nkulukusa has reaffirmed government’s commitment to providing an enabling environment in the financial sector in order for the country to attain the 80% formal financial inclusion target. And Bank of... […]

13 Sep 2022 | Philip Chisalu

Be wary of politicians who would want to arm-twist you, Nzovu cautions new NBA board

GOVERNMENT has unveiled the new National Biosafety Authority (NBA) board, comprising Rose Sakala as chairperson and Webster Shabusale as vice chairperson. Others on the board are Dr Richard Chanda, Fishani Gondwe, Doreen Sianjani and Dr... […]

13 Sep 2022 | Philip Chisalu

We won’t build local entrepreneurs if we treat them with kids’ gloves – Govt

TECHNOLOGY and Science Minister Felix Mutati says the new dawn government wants to create capacity among Zambian firms by allowing them to compete, arguing that if they are treated with kids’ gloves, local entrepreneurs can’t... […]

13 Sep 2022 | Philip Chisalu

We won’t repay Eurobond this month, but we’ re not defaulting – Nkulukusa

SECRETARY to the Treasury Felix Nkulukusa says although Zambia will not repay the bullet payment on the Eurobond due this month, it is not defaulting because it is engaging official creditors on the way forward.... […]

12 Sep 2022 | Philip Chisalu

We’ll deliver ATI bill, our mandate is 5 years – Kalunga

MINISTRY of Information and Media Permanent Secretary Kennedy Kalunga says the new dawn government will deliver whatever it promised to the Zambian people, which includes the access to information bill. In an interview, Kalunga said... […]

12 Sep 2022 | Philip Chisalu

IMF has bailed us out of ICU – Mutati

MINISTER of Technology and Science Felix Mutati says Zambia is no longer in the Intensive Care Unit (ICU) having secured the $1.3 billion IMF bailout package. And Minister of Small and Medium Enterprises Development Elias... […]

11 Sep 2022 | Philip Chisalu

Let’s emulate Queen Elizabeth’s servanthood – HH

PRESIDENT Hakainde Hichilema has challenged those in public office to draw lessons from late Queen Elizabeth II’s life and be true servants of the people. And British High Commissioner to Zambia Nicholas Woolley says Queen... […]

9 Sep 2022 | Philip Chisalu

Cost of living for family of 5 in Lsk drops by K254.96

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 August has reduced by... […]

9 Sep 2022 | Philip Chisalu

We secured 50 convictions in 4 days – Immigration Dept

THE Department of Immigration, through the National Prosecution Authority, secured 50 convictions for immigration related offences between September 2 and 6, 2022, says public relations officer Namati Nshinka. And the department removed 30 illegal immigrants... […]

7 Sep 2022 | Philip Chisalu

ZACA urges businesses to reduce prices in view of Kwacha gains

ZAMBIA Consumer Association (ZACA) Executive Secretary Juba Sakala has challenged local distributors and manufacturers to emulate Shoprite by effecting a reduction in prices following the gains recorded in the kwacha. In an interview, Tuesday, Sakala... […]