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15% duty on emeralds a way for govt to cover up its excessive expenditure – ESMAZ

THE Emerald and Semi-Precious Minerals Association of Zambia (ESMAZ) says because of the 15 per cent export duty on emeralds, market players are now shunning to trade in the commodity. Citing Grizzly Mining which recently abandoned the auction of its gemstones due to the said duty, ESMAZ president Victor Kalesha says the new tax will…...

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We’re not in a hurry to hire new coach – Kabwe Warriors

KABWE Warriors president, Mutale Ng’andu, has hinted that the club will not rush to appoint a new head coach following the resignation of Mumamba Numba and his assistant, Noel Mwandila. Numba and Mwandila left Kabwe Warriors to join Zanaco Football Club, where they hope to steer the struggling team away from relegation in the MTN…...

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Bail pending appeal has become difficult to achieve – Zimba

LUSAKA Lawyer Jonas Zimba says the judiciary is under extreme attack because the executive is using it to settle scores with particular individuals. And Zimba has noted that bail pending appeal has become a very difficult thing to achieve than ever before. Speaking when he featured on Diamond TV, Wednesday, Zimba said magistrates were threatened…...

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My homily shouldn’t be used for political mileage – Fr Chonde

CATHOLIC Priest Fr Chalwe Chonde says his homily must not be used for political mileage. And Fr Chonde says his homily relating to King Herod in the Bible, who wanted to stay in power forever, was not meant to attack any ideology, individual or political party. In his homily on December 28, 2024, Fr Chonde…...

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As at Dec 31, claims stood at K160m per month against a revenue of K100m – NHIMA

NHIMA Board Chairman Dr Richard Mwiinga has lamented that claims under the scheme are higher than member contributions, thereby creating a huge financing gap. He says as at December 31, 2024, the authority’s revenue averaged K100 million per month, while claims stood at K160 million. And Dr Mwiinga says the amendment of the benefits package…...

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We’ve transported over 83,000 MT of maize from Tanzania – DMMU

DMMU National Coordinator Dr Gabriel Pollen says Zambia has managed to transport over 83,000 metric tonnes of maize from Tanzania, as of January 6, 2025. Addressing the media, Wednesday, Dr Pollen said 111,000 metric tonnes of maize was yet to be transported. “The government of the Republic of Zambia has also gone into arrangements with…...