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30 Oct 2023 | Philip Chisalu

Ignore texts on overspeeding fines for now, but exercise caution – RTSA

RTSA acting Head of Public Relations Mukela Mangolwa has advised motorists to ignore messages on fines for abrogating traffic rules because speed cameras are still being tested. And Mangolwa has disclosed that only four motor... […]

27 Oct 2023 | Philip Chisalu

Beene challenges ZNS to clarify $15bn Kabompo copper smelting plant financing from China

THE Zambia Chamber of Mines has challenged the Zambia National Service (ZNS) to clarify the US$ 15 billion financing it has obtained from China to set up a copper smelting plant in Kabompo District of... […]

27 Oct 2023 | Philip Chisalu

Inflation rises to 12.6%, as Zambia records K0.5bn trade deficit

THE annual inflation rate for October 2023 has increased to 12.6 percent from the 12.0 percent recorded in September, 2023. And the Zambia Statistics Agency (ZamStats) says the country recorded a trade deficit of K0.5... […]

27 Oct 2023 | Philip Chisalu

Greenquest Solutions to set up 100MW solar plant in Kazungula

GREENQUEST Solutions says it has commenced the development of a 100MW solar photovoltaic in Kazungula District of Southern Province. The US$130,000,000 investment, called Kumi Kumi Zambia Solar Project, is expected to create approximately 400 jobs... […]

27 Oct 2023 | Philip Chisalu

Zambia agrees with bondholders, gets 18% haircut

SECRETARY to the Treasury Felix Nkulukusa has disclosed that Zambia has reached an agreement in principle with the bondholders. Speaking during a panel discussion at UNZA, Thursday, Nkulukusa said with the agreement, the country would... […]

27 Oct 2023 | Philip Chisalu

House of Chiefs hails HH for honouring Mpezeni

THE House of Chiefs has commended President Hakainde Hichilema for honouring Paramount Chief Mpezeni of the Ngoni people with the Order of the Eagle of Zambia Third Division. To mark this year’s independence celebration, President... […]

26 Oct 2023 | Philip Chisalu

We’ve so far arrested 148 officials from PF govt for corruption – ACC

THE Anti-Corruption Commission has disclosed that it has in the last two years arrested 148 officials from the former PF government for corruption. And the commission says it has concluded investigations in the matter in... […]

26 Oct 2023 | Philip Chisalu

ACC probes Agro Fuel for corruption, as OMCs president asks HH to fire Kapala

THE Anti-Corruption Commission says it is investigating corruption allegations in the awarding of a contract to Agro Fuels for the supply of diesel and cleaning of the TAZAMA pipeline by the Ministry of Energy. And... […]

25 Oct 2023 | Philip Chisalu

There’s no miller offloading mealie meal at K300 – MAZ

THE Millers Association of Zambia (MAZ) says there is not a single miller that is selling mealie meal at K300 after production, contending that third parties are the ones exploiting consumers with abnormal prices. The... […]

25 Oct 2023 | Philip Chisalu

HH honours Mpezeni, Sampa the Great

PRESIDENT Hakainde Hichilema has honoured paramount Chief Mpezeni of the Ngoni people with the Order of the Eagle of Zambia Third Division, artiste Sampa the Great and 14 others. Paramount Chief Mpezeni has been honoured... […]