Philip Chisalu – Page 79 – Zambia: News Diggers!

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31 Jan 2024 | Philip Chisalu

I don’t see Kwacha trading at K30 per dollar – Musokotwane

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... […]

31 Jan 2024 | Philip Chisalu

Govt will commission Chilanga fuel depot next month – Kapala

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... […]

30 Jan 2024 | Philip Chisalu

Police nab drunk Mkushi man who brutally assaulted his child

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,... […]

30 Jan 2024 | Philip Chisalu

Depreciated Kwacha will affect loan repayments for SMEs, warns Zulu

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... […]

30 Jan 2024 | Philip Chisalu

Kwacha might come to K18 per dollar before end of 2024, predicts Kitwe Chamber

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... […]

30 Jan 2024 | Philip Chisalu

With the coming of the ATI, days of confidential information are gone – Kawana

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... […]

30 Jan 2024 | Philip Chisalu

2024 CEEC funds allocated to clear backlog, not for fresh empowerments – PS

MINISTRY of Small and Medium Enterprises Permanent Secretary Subeta Mutelo has explained that the K395 million allocated for 2024 empowerment funds through CEEC will be directed towards addressing the backlog of beneficiaries, rather than accommodating... […]

30 Jan 2024 | Philip Chisalu

IMF’s statement on Zambia meaningless – Kasolo

ZAMBIA Must Prosper (ZMP) secretary general Chanda Kasolo says IMF’s statement that Zambia has demonstrated commendable tenacity in stabilising her economy does not resonate with what is obtaining on the ground. On Sunday, the International... […]

30 Jan 2024 | Philip Chisalu

Musokotwane challenges PF’s narrative on Zambia’s debt restructuring process

FINANCE and National Planning Minister Situmbeko Musokotwane says it is amazing that rather than recognising the efforts that his government is making to solve the country’s debt problem, the opposition Patriotic Front is relishing on... […]

29 Jan 2024 | Philip Chisalu

Kwacha likely to remain under pressure in short to medium term – PwC

PRICEWATERHOUSE Coopers (PwC) Country Senior Partner Andrew Chibuye has projected that the Kwacha might remain under pressure in the short to medium term. Chibuye has further described government’s target to increase copper production to 3... […]