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25 May 2022 | Philip Chisalu

Govt commences 2023 budget preparations

GOVERNMENT, through the Ministry of Finance and National Planning, has commenced preparations for the 2023 National Budget and the 2023-2025 Medium Term Expenditure Framework (MTEF). Acting Secretary to the Treasury Danies Chisenda has called on... […]

24 May 2022 | Philip Chisalu

Opposition focuses on HH’s dress code rather than substance, laments Mulenga

MINISTER of Commerce, Trade and Industry Chipoka Mulenga has lamented that a ‘talking industry’ has emerged the country which is only focused on picking wrongs in every positive thing. And Mulenga says government does not... […]

23 May 2022 | Philip Chisalu

Re-impose strict covid guidelines before 5th wave, MQHZ tells govt

MEDICAL for Quality Healthcare in Zambia executive director Dr Quince Mwabu has called for the re-introduction of strict COVID-19 guidelines rather than waiting for the 5th wave. In an interview, Dr Mwabu observed that there […]

23 May 2022 | Philip Chisalu

Adjusting monetary policy rate could have introduced uncertainty – Kanyama

ECONOMIST Chibamba Kanyama has commended the Bank of Zambia for maintaining the monetary policy rate at 9%, saying any adjustment, either upward or downward, would have induced some level of uncertainty. In an interview, Thursday,... […]

23 May 2022 | Philip Chisalu

Kabuswe confirms Anglo-American’s return to Zambia

MINES and Minerals Development Minister Paul Kabuswe has confirmed that Anglo American is coming back to Zambia through Arc Minerals. In an interview, Friday, Kabuswe said the firm would be conducting exploration in North-Western Province.... […]

22 May 2022 | Philip Chisalu

Govt extends period for submissions of annual returns for societies to July

MINISTER of Home Affairs and Internal Security Jack Mwiimbu has extended the submission of annual returns for societies to July 2022 and waived off the K6,000 penalty slapped on them for failing to remit their... […]

20 May 2022 | Philip Chisalu

Explain HH’s relationship with Greg Mills, Mwamba challenges State House

PF member Emmanuel Mwamba has challenged State House to explain President Hakainde Hichilema’s relationship with Brenthurst Foundation executive director Greg Mills, who he says frequents State House. Speaking on Hot FM’s Hot Seat programme, Thursday,... […]

19 May 2022 | Philip Chisalu

BoZ maintains monetary policy rate at 9%, identifies hackers

BANK of Zambia governor Dr Denny Kalyalya says the the Monetary Policy Rate has been maintained at 9 percent due to the continued deceleration in inflation and its projected further decline towards the of end... […]

18 May 2022 | Philip Chisalu

K85 reduction in cost of living nothing to celebrate – UPND

UPND spokesperson Cornelius Mweetwa says there is nothing to celebrate about the K85 reduction in the cost of living, as measured by JCTR, because there is still enormous work that ought to be done. And... […]

18 May 2022 | Philip Chisalu

I failed to fit in PF, found it hard to offer solidarity to thieves – Kakoma

CHARLES Kakoma has ditched PF to re-join the UPND, saying he couldn’t stand to offer solidarity to thieves at court because he has always been against corruption. And former Chilanga member of parliament Captain Cosmas... […]