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PRESIDENT Hakainde Hichilema says the European Union’s resumption of budget support to Zambia is due to the confidence it has in the new dawn government. On Tuesday, European Union Ambassador to Zambia Karolina Stasiak said...

MINISTER of Commerce, Trade and Industry Chipoka Mulenga says United Capital Fertiliser’s (UCF) urea plant will produce 85 megawatts of electricity, of which 45 megawatts will go into Zesco’s grid while 40 megawatts will be...

SCIENCE and Technology Minister Felix Mutati has disclosed that his ministry is working with Google to deliver a centre of excellence in emerging technology in Zambia. Home Affairs and Internal Security Minister Jack Mwiimbu has...

MEDIA Owners Association of Zambia (MOAZ) president Costa Mwansa has asked government to zero rate Value Added Tax (VAT) for newspaper sales. And President Hakainde Hichilema says the 2025 budget may need to be adjusted...

FINANCE and National Planning Minister Situmbeko Musokotwane has encouraged African countries to prioritise digital and financial inclusion in order to drive economic growth, empower their people and build resilience. And Science and Technology Minister Felix...

TOURISM Council of Zambia (TCZ) Chairman Yousuf Zumla says it is ridiculous for the Zambia Revenue Authority (ZRA) not to extend the deadline for imposition of penalties for non-use of Smart Invoice. On Monday, ZRA...

EUROPEAN Union Ambassador to Zambia Karolina Stasiak says the EU has resumed a budget support programme to Zambia 10 years since its withdrawal. Addressing the media during the signing ceremony with the Ministry of Finance,...

MINISTER of Finance and National Planning Dr Situmbeko Musokotwane says people should allow an increment in electricity tariffs. Dr Musokotwane says there is a limit to what the government can subsidise. Speaking during the Deloitte...

ZESCO Head of Business Development Fitzpatrick Kapepe says the utility company has reapplied for the reduction of tariffs for customers consuming 100 to 200 units. Kapepe says the application tariff reduction is meant to cushion...

SOCIALIST Party leader Fred M’membe says the 2025 national budget places more stress, burden on people. Addressing the media at the court premises yesterday, M’membe said with the current high cost of living, it was...