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19 Jul 2023 | Philip Chisalu

CDF will be increased based on population, poverty levels over the medium term – Govt

GOVERNMENT says during the 2024-2026 medium term, it will allocate CDF increments using a formula that will take into account variables such as the population size and poverty levels in constituencies. According to a Green... […]

19 Jul 2023 | Philip Chisalu

Govt calls for investments in oil pipeline

MINISTER of Finance and National Planning Dr Situmbeko Musokotwane has called for investments in an oil pipeline, saying the TAZAMA pipeline is proving not to be enough. Meanwhile, Dr Musokotwane has been nominated for the... […]

19 Jul 2023 | Philip Chisalu

Hackers hit NAPSA systems

SOME hackers introduced malware onto National Pensions Scheme Authority (NAPSA) systems about a fortnight ago, stealing substantial amounts of data and causing disruptions for the authority’s clients. But NAPSA says it had put its systems... […]

18 Jul 2023 | Philip Chisalu

BAZ advises financial institutions to invest in counterfeit money detectors

THE Bankers Association of Zambia (BAZ) has urged financial institutions to invest in counterfeit money detectors in view of DEC’s revelations that millions of counterfeit dollars have infiltrated the market. And Drug Enforcement Commission (DEC)... […]

17 Jul 2023 | Philip Chisalu

Economic growth to average 4.7% annually over 2024-2026 medium term – Govt

GOVERNMENT has projected that economic growth will average 4.7 percent on an annual basis over the 2024-2026 medium term. Secretary to the Treasury Felix Nkulukusa says in 2024, the growth rate is projected to reach... […]

16 Jul 2023 | Philip Chisalu

Next IMF disbursements wont delay, assures Govt

MINISTER of Finance and National Planning Dr Situmbeko Musokotwane has assured that there will be no more delays in receiving disbursements from the IMF, with the next being in the coming six months. Dr Musokotwane... […]

16 Jul 2023 | Philip Chisalu

We’ve succeeded in having a number of movable assets forfeited to the state – DEC

THE Drug Enforcement Commission (DEC) has disclosed that it has succeeded in having a number of movable assets forfeited to the state with a total cost value of K10,120,000. And DEC says it has arrested... […]

14 Jul 2023 | Philip Chisalu

It’s a matter of days before we announce the direction for Mopani, KCM – Govt

GOVERNMENT says it is no longer counting months but days before it announces the direction it will take for Mopani and Konkola Copper Mines. Addressing the media, Friday, Mines and Minerals Development Minister Paul Kabuswe... […]

14 Jul 2023 | Philip Chisalu

It’s true, cost of living has become unbearable for most Zambians – CSPR

THE Civil Society for Poverty Reduction (CSPR) says the cost of living in the country has indeed become unbearable for most citizens. On Tuesday, the Jesuit Centre for Theological Reflection (JCTR) revealed that according to... […]

14 Jul 2023 | Philip Chisalu

Our Kwacha will keep fluctuating, it’s not anchored on actual productivity – Chizonde

ECONOMIST Bright Chizonde says the local currency will continue to be unstable because it still remains subject to sentiments and investor confidence instead of being anchored on actual productivity. And Economist Trevor Hambayi says there... […]