Stuart Lisulo

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Stuart Lisulo (Deputy News Editor) is an experienced journalist, with a focus on business news. He studied History at undergraduate level and has a Masters in International Journalism from the University of Central Lancashire in Preston, England. Having worked for the Post Newspapers for over three years, he has amassed experience as a practicing journalist.
Email: stuart [at] diggers [dot] news

Don’t waif for FRA, find alternative buyers of maize, union urges farmers
By Stuart Lisulo on July 23, 2018
The Food Reserve Agency’s (FRA) maize purchase price of K65 per 50Kg bag for this year’s crop marketing season is disappointing, says National Union for....
FRA predicts ‘competitive’ crop marketing season
By Stuart Lisulo on July 23, 2018
The Food Reserve Agency (FRA) says the 2018 crop marketing season will be challenging in Zambia given the drop in maize production compared to the....
FRA to buy 50Kg maize at K65
By Stuart Lisulo on July 21, 2018
The Food Reserve Agency has announced its maize purchase price of K65 per 50Kg bag for the 2018 crop marketing season, an increment of only....
TPIN deadline extension final, warns ZRA
By Stuart Lisulo on July 13, 2018
The Zambia Revenue Authority has warned that the extended deadline for bank account holders to register for a Tax Payer Identification Number (TPIN) to the....
Kwacha appreciates to K9.67 per dollar
By Stuart Lisulo on July 10, 2018
The kwacha has appreciated to hit K9.67 per dollar following continued supply of dollars on the financial market in response to corporates’ provisional tax obligations,....
Zesco still owes Mozambique $53m for power import – Nkhuwa
By Stuart Lisulo on July 9, 2018
Zesco’s still owes “Electricidade de Moçambique” (EDM) a debt of US$53 million for its export of electricity to Zambia during the power supply crisis, says....
Zambia’s economic growth slows to 2.6%
By Stuart Lisulo on July 2, 2018
Zambia’s economic growth slumped to 2.6 per cent in the first quarter of this year, down from 3.2 per cent during the corresponding period last....
Inflation reduces to 7.4%
By Stuart Lisulo on June 29, 2018
THE annual rate of inflation has dropped to 7.4 per cent from 7.8 per cent recorded in May, according to Central Statistical Office data Announcing....
State House downplays resignation of Auditor General
By Stuart Lisulo on June 29, 2018
State House says Auditor General Ron Mwambwa informed President Edgar Lungu about his decision to resign weeks ago, and as such “there is nothing sinister”....
Low maize yield will lead to serious food shortage – IAPRI
By Stuart Lisulo on June 26, 2018
Zambia will likely experience food insecurity in some parts of the country following the 3-year record-low maize output, according to the Indaba Agricultural Policy Research....
Chamber of Mines welcomes govt’s review of railway SI
By Stuart Lisulo on June 25, 2018
The Zambia Chamber of Mines has backed calls not to enforce the Statutory Instrument that compels mines and other businesses to transport 30 per cent....
Dora warns diplomat against tweeting concerns on Zambia’s governance
By Stuart Lisulo on June 21, 2018
Chief Government Spokesperson Dora Siliya has advised all diplomats accredited to Zambia to voice out any concerns they have on governance matters in the country,....
ZR needs 40 new locomotives, 3100 wagons to meet Rail SI demand – Linyama
By Stuart Lisulo on June 20, 2018
The statutory instrument which compels mines and other businesses to transport 30 per cent of their bulk cargo by rail, will not be enforced until....
Lungu will leave FIC Report to investigative wings – Amos
By Stuart Lisulo on June 19, 2018
President Edgar Lungu’s Spokesperson Amos Chanda says the Head of State has decided to leave the Financial Intelligence Centre’s 2017 Trends Report to law enforcement....
There will be a major decision on FIC soon, warns Amos
By Mirriam Chabala and Stuart Lisulo on June 15, 2018
In this audio, President Edgar Lungu’s Spokesperson Amos Chanda discloses that State House is watching with frustration the happenings at the Financial Intelligence Centre (FIC)....
Maize shortage may escalate mealie meal price, warns JCTR
By Stuart Lisulo on June 15, 2018
Mealie meal prices will increase in the short-term given Zambia’s 3-year record low maize harvest, says the Jesuit Centre of Theological Reflection. In a statement,....
Zambeef’s profits soar to K11.6 million
By Stuart Lisulo on June 11, 2018
Zambeef Plc has posted huge profits after tax of K11.6 million after producing strong volume growth in both its cold chain food products and stock....
RDA under siege from illiterate political cadres, reveals report
By Stuart Lisulo on June 6, 2018
The Road Development Agency’s investment decisions in road projects are altered at the Ministry of Housing and Infrastructure Development after submission to cater for political....
NGOCC worries 2021 polls will deepen divisions
By Stuart Lisulo on June 6, 2018
The road map towards the 2021 general election looks very discouraging because politicians are so engrossed in solidifying their positions instead of enhancing democracy, says....
Ministry of Housing has overbearing influence on road projects – Prof Saasa
By Stuart Lisulo on June 5, 2018
Professor Oliver Saasa says the Ministry of Housing and Infrastructure Development commands an overbearing influence over the ultimate decisions regarding which road investment is pursued.....
Illegal small-scale mining transactions hit K5 billion in 2017 – FIC
By Stuart Lisulo on June 5, 2018
Illegal small-scale mining where foreigners have been purchasing stolen or illegally-mined copper ore from small-scale miners continued last year, with amounts in excess of K5....
Politically-Exposed Person received govt payments without delivery – FIC
By Stuart Lisulo on June 5, 2018
The Financial Intelligence Centre says at least one Politically-Exposed Person (PEP) was found to have received huge payments from a government ministry into his company....
K4.4 million lost through Mukula smuggling – FIC
By Stuart Lisulo on June 4, 2018
Trade in Mukula trees increased last year despite the ban, with suspicious transactions linked to its illegal exports amounting to over K4.4 million, says the....