TRADE Kings Group has appealed to government to arrest the depreciating kwacha, lamenting that the trend is affecting the company’s imports and productivity. But Finance and National Planning Minister Dr Situmbeko Musokotwane has encouraged Big... […]

THE SADC Truck Drivers Association of Zambia says there will be an infinite strike starting March 1, 2024, in order for drivers to demand broad interests among other things. In a notice, the association has... […]

THE Energy Regulation Board (ERB) has increased petrol prices for February from K29.98 to K34.19 per litre, while diesel has risen from K29.96 to K32.15 and Jet A-1 from K29.29 to K32.69. ERB has, however,... […]

GOVERNMENT has disclosed that the country is currently sitting at 14.8 percent in terms of infestation levels of fall army worms since the outbreak late last year. Ministry of Agriculture Director for Agriculture Dr Chizumba... […]

FINANCE and National Planning Minister Dr Situmbeko Musokotwane has expressed skepticism regarding predictions of the Kwacha’s depreciation to the extent of trading at K30 against the United States dollar. Economist Lubinda Haabazoka recently forecasted that... […]

ENERGY Minister Peter Kapala has disclosed that the 102 million litre fuel depot located in Chilanga District is likely to be commissioned before the end of next month. Kapala has expressed optimism that the cost... […]

POLICE in Mkushi District have arrested a 35-year-old man for assaulting his 12-year-old son. This happened on Sunday around 15:00 hours after the perpetrator arrived home from a drinking spree. In a short viral video,... […]

ECONOMIST Emmanuel Zulu has warned that the depreciation of the Kwacha will have a significant impact on loan repayments, particularly for Small and Medium-Sized Enterprises (SMEs). Zulu, a member of the CSO Debt Alliance, highlights... […]

THE Kitwe Chamber of Commerce and Industry has described as excellent, news that Mopani Copper Mines PLC has started clearing the outstanding payments to contractors and suppliers. Chamber president Emmanuel Mbambiko says he can already... […]

MINISTRY of Information and Media Permanent Secretary Thabo Kawana says government enacted the Access to Information law in order to enhance transparency and accountability around CDF implementation, among other issues. And PF Kanchibiya MP Sunday... […]