FORMER Kasenengwa PF MP Sensio Banda says he doesn’t expect government to further burden citizens with taxes in the 2025 national budget. Banda has encouraged citizens and other stakeholders to ensure that they participate in... […]

SECRETARY to the Treasury Felix Nkulukusa has unpacked some of the contents of the debt restructuring agreements, revealing that official creditors have not given any hair cut while the bondholders have written off $840 million.... […]

THE Bank of Zambia (BOZ) says it has taken possession of Investrust Bank PLC with effect from Tuesday April 2, 2024. In a statement, Tuesday, BOZ explained that the possession of the bank had been... […]

THE Buses and Taxi Owners Association of Zambia (BTOAZ) says it’s good that the Energy Regulation Board (ERB) has maintained fuel prices but insists that current prices are still too high. On Sunday, ERB announced... […]

ZAMBIA Consumer Association (ZACA) Executive Secretary Juba Sakala says despite Zesco implementing a staggered eight-hour daily load shedding programme for Lusaka, the damage caused by power outages is still being felt by consumers. On Sunday,... […]

GOVERNMENT has commenced preparations for the 2025 National Budget and the 2025-2027 Medium Term Budget Plan (MTBP). In a statement, Monday, Secretary to Treasury Felix Nkulukusa stated that to facilitate inclusive and transparent budget preparations,... […]

FINANCE and National Planning Minister Situmbeko Musokotwane says the debt restructuring deal has not marked the end of the country’s economic challenges but has given it an opportunity to reorganise itself. Dr Musokotwane has wondered... […]

ECONOMIST Lubinda Haabazoka says government must explain to citizens the meaning of the debt restructuring deal without emotions. In an interview, Dr Haabazoka said this was important because after a year, people would get back... […]

THE CSO Debt Alliance has implored government to enhance domestic revenue mobilisation efforts, prioritise prudent fiscal management and operationalise the sinking fund to ensure long-term stability as the country prepares to resume its debt repayment... […]

PRICEWATER Coopers (PwC) Country Senior Partner, Andrew Chibuye, says according to his firm’s tabulations, the country had 33 changes in the mining tax policy between 2008 and 2021/2022. Speaking on Diamond TV’s “This Day” programme... […]