Controlling officers use direct bidding because of kickbacks – Nkulukusa
SECRETARY to Treasury Felix Nkulukusa says it is sad that while the country is begging creditors to forgive some of its debt, some controlling officers cause the state to lose millions just to get meagre kickbacks through direct bidding. And Nkulukusa has revealed that when the World Bank granted Zambia $100 million for the devolution…...
There’s risk of overpricing as new bank notes get rolled out, notes EAZ
THE Economics Association of Zambia (EAZ) has warned of potential risks of overpricing as the country transitions to the use of new bank notes. And EAZ president Oswald Mungule has urged government to create a new vehicle, away from Zesco, that will be buying power from Independent Power Producers (IPPs). Meanwhile, Dr Mungule says the…...
Siavonga man ends his life due to inability to care for wife
POLICE have revealed that a Siavonga man who planned his suicide over a period of three days because he could not adequately care for his wife has finally taken his own life. It is alleged that Likando Kalumiana, 51, told his wife on Tuesday, March 25, of his intentions to commit suicide. Southern Province Police…...
Govt commissions K4.3m Solar Backup Power System for Infrastructure Ministry
The government has commissioned a 100-kilowatt solar backup power system at the Ministry of Infrastructure, Housing and Urban Development to mitigate power supply disruptions caused by Zesco load management. Speaking at the commissioning ceremony in Lusaka, Thursday, Infrastructure Minister Charles Milupi said the project was necessitated by the need to ensure uninterrupted operations at the ministry…....
It’s not 90 additional MPs, we’re waiting for ECZ to recommend – Govt
CHIEF Government Spokesperson Cornelius Mweetwa has dismissed reports that the UPND seeks to create 90 more parliamentary seats, stating that the Electoral Commission of Zambia (ECZ) will determine the required number of MPs. On Wednesday, Justice Minister Princess Kasune announced that other than constituency delimitation, government is proposing that Article 68(2)(b) be amended to increase…...
Inflation drops by 0.3%
THE annual inflation rate for March 2025 has reduced by 0.3 percent, from 16.8 percent in February 2025 to 16.5 percent in March. On the other hand, the Gross Domestic Product (GDP) estimates for the fourth quarter of 2024 indicate that the country’s economy grew by 8.6 percent, from 7.8 percent in the fourth quarter…...
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Arrows overcome Rangers as Warriors make easy work of Lumwana
DEFENDING champions Red Arrows have edged Nchanga Rangers in a thrilling game of soccer played at the Nkoloma Stadium in Lusaka yesterday. Visiting the champions, Nchanga Rangers came into the game with intentions of piling pressure on Arrows, who had failed to record a victory in their last three games. However, it was the champions…...
