ZAM hails $5.54bn investment milestone in manufacturing sector
THE Zambia Association of Manufacturers (ZAM) says the fact that the manufacturing industry has contributed the highest actualised investments at $5.54 billion signals that the country is positioned to become an industrial hub. ZAM adds that if the country resolves the energy crisis, which has already begun to improve, the target for the manufacturing industry…...
People’s Pact picks M’membe as 2026 candidate, backed by 5 V/presidents
THE People’s Pact, a movement consisting of civil society and political parties, has formally announced Dr Fred M’membe of the Socialist Party as its flag bearer for the August 2026 General Elections. Socialist Party General Secretary Dr Cosmas Musumali has revealed that Dr M’membe will be backed by five vice-presidents, including former commerce minister Bob…...
Govt releases 2024 Tax Expenditure Report
GOVERNMENT has released the country’s 2024 Tax Expenditure Report, marking the second consecutive year in which it has provided a comprehensive account of revenues forgone through tax incentives, exemptions, reliefs and preferential tax treatments. In a statement issued by the Ministry of Finance, Wednesday, Finance and National Planning Minister Dr Situmbeko Musokotwane said the consecutive…...
Govt approves toll fee increment for heavy vehicles
THE National Road Fund Agency (NRFA) has announced that the Ministry of Infrastructure, Housing and Urban Development has authorised a road toll increment for selected vehicle classes, effective January 1, 2026. On Tuesday, NRFA retracted the proposed increase in toll fees to allow for the signing of the required Statutory Instruments, after earlier announcing that…...
NASFA demands 30% interest, Jan 10 too late to pay farmers
THE National Association for Smallholder Farmers (NASFA) says government’s promise to pay farmers by January 10 has come too late, insisting that it should pay them with 30 per cent interest for the delay. NASFA argues that if the practice of delaying payments continues, food security will be affected because farmers will be discouraged from…...
DEC slaps more charges on Kabwe Municipal accountant
THE Drug Enforcement Commission (DEC), through its Anti-Money Laundering Investigations Unit (AMLIU), has slapped more charges on Kabwe Municipal Accountant Felix Kalumba Sichalwe. Sichalwe, who was initially charged with possession of property reasonably believed to be proceeds of crime, has now been charged with fraudulent and false accounting after thorough investigations. In a statement, Wednesday,…...
DEC summons Bishop Alick Banda
THE Drug Enforcement Commission (DEC) has summoned Lusaka Archbishop Alick Banda for questioning on Monday, January 5, 2026. DEC Director General Nason Banda says he will respond to further queries on the matter during a press conference today. In a notice dated December 31, 2025, Archbishop Banda is expected to appear before the DEC Anti-Money…...
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ERB cuts diesel, kerosene prices, maintains petrol
THE Energy Regulation Board (ERB) has announced a reduction in pump prices for diesel, kerosene and jet A-1 to K25.11, K23.88 and K25.53 per litre, respectively. ERB adds that the pump price for petrol will, however, be maintained at K29.92 per litre. In a statement, Wednesday, ERB Board Chairperson James Banda said the reduction was…...
ACC nabs teacher, clerical officer over K15,000 recruitment bribe
THE Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) has arrested Mercy Mukupa, a teacher at Northmead Primary School in Lusaka and Kelly Mpundu, a clerical officer at the Southern Province Education Office in Choma, for alleged corrupt practices involving K15,000. In a statement, Wednesday, ACC Acting Head of Corporate Communications Chilufya Chisanga revealed that between January 1, 2021 and…...