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THE Energy Regulation Board (ERB) has assured that the country has enough petrol and diesel stock, amid the conflict in the Middle East. ERB Director General Engineer Elijah Sichone adds that if the conflict prolongs,... […]

ZAMBIA’S Ambassador to Japan Dr Tobias Mulimbika says a delegation of 21 Japanese companies which includes Mitsubishi and Hitachi, among others, is in the country to assess and form business partnerships in various sectors. Dr... […]

THE Energy Regulation Board (ERB) has announced a reduction in pump prices for petrol, diesel, kerosene and jet A-1 to K26.61, K23.25, K21.06 and K22.39 per litre, respectively. In a statement, ERB Board Chairperson James... […]

ERB Director General Elijah Sichone says the board is on course in investigating the fast depletion of electricity units, but he says they suspect that increased power consumption is driving the higher electricity costs for... […]

THE annual inflation rate for February has reduced by 1.9 percentage points to 7.5 percent from 9.4 percent recorded in January 2026. President Hakainde Hichilema has toasted to the reduction, stressing that prices will now... […]

MINISTRY of Mines and Minerals Development Permanent Secretary Dr Hapenga Kabeta has encouraged critics to continue offering checks and balances to ensure government stays on the right track. Meanwhile, Transparency International Zambia Executive Director Maurice... […]

THE Zambia Revenue Authority (ZRA) has seized over 4,700 cases of assorted smuggled alcoholic beverages with a revenue loss of over K4.1 million. In a statement, ZRA Corporate Communications Manager Oliver Nzala said the beverages... […]

THE International Drug Company (IDC) has invested about $10 million in its expansion project, including the development of new plants designed to meet the standards of the World Health Organisation. And government has described the... […]

ZANACO Board Chairperson Professor Oliver Saasa says government’s projected 6.4 percent GDP growth for 2026 is attainable, owing to the fact that economic fundamentals are stabilising, reserves are growing and debt restructuring is over 90... […]

THE Centre for Trade Policy and Development (CTPD) has commended government’s decision to restrict the importation of livestock and livestock products from South Africa following the outbreak of Foot and Mouth Disease (FMD) in that... […]