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Economy

Ex-Kasenengwa lawmaker, Banda, disagrees with govt’s decision to suspend 15% export duty on emeralds

Former Kasenengwa lawmaker, Sensio Banda, has criticised government’s decision to suspend the 15 percent export duty on precious stones and metals, warning that ...

By AUGUSTINE SICHULAFebruary 19, 20250

Metro

Over 1,600 Kampasa residents sue Galauni farms over land dispute, demand damages

Over 1,600 residents of Kampasa in Meanwood, Lusaka, have taken Galauni Farms to the Lusaka High Court, alleging attempts to seize their land. ...

By AUGUSTINE SICHULAFebruary 19, 20250

Power and Politics

Women lead registered voters by over 450,000 as ECZ reveals plans to conduct mass voter registration ahead of 2026 polls

The Electoral Commission of Zambia (ECZ) has announced that 36,651 newly registered voters—19,699 males and 16,952 females—would be certified and added to the ...

By AUGUSTINE SICHULAFebruary 19, 20250

Economy

Govt heeds public appeal, suspends 15% export duty on precious stones amid Gemfields’ halt on emerald sales

The Zambian government has suspended the 15 percent export duty on precious stones and metals to enhance the competitiveness of local producers in ...

By AUGUSTINE SICHULAFebruary 19, 20250

Economy

Govt stresses importance of Corporate Social Responsibility for mining success in Zambia

The Zambian government has stated the importance of maintaining a strong social license to operate with local communities, particularly in mining regions like ...

By AUGUSTINE SICHULAFebruary 18, 20250

Economy

Illegal mining causes widespread water pollution across Zambia, Minister Nzovu warns

The Zambian government has expressed serious concern over the growing pollution of water bodies, attributing the issue to both illegal and legal mining ...

By AUGUSTINE SICHULAFebruary 18, 20250

Economy

Finance minister, Musokotwane, highlights Zambia’s economic resilience, debt sustainability at Saudi conference

Dr. Situmbeko Musokotwane, Zambia’s Minister of Finance and National Planning, has reaffirmed the country’s commitment to economic resilience and debt sustainability at the ...

By AUGUSTINE SICHULAFebruary 18, 20250

Economy

Jesuit Centre seeks govt disclosure of budget for new currency upgrades, worried about impact on vulnerable Zambians

The Jesuit Centre for Theological Reflection (JCTR) has urged the Zambian government to disclose the budget and financial plans for the newly announced ...

By AUGUSTINE SICHULAFebruary 18, 20250

Power and Politics

UPPZ leader, Chanda, urges financial infrastructure reforms in Kasempa to boost tax collection, stability

Charles Chanda, leader of the United Prosperous and Peaceful Zambia (UPPZ), has expressed concerns over the inadequate financial infrastructure in mining districts, particularly ...

By AUGUSTINE SICHULAFebruary 18, 20250

Metro

Zambia’s cholera elimination efforts hinges on political will, WASH forum says

A non-governmental organization has called for sustained political will to eliminate cholera by 2030, a goal Zambia committed to in 2018. Forum Coordinator, ...

By AUGUSTINE SICHULAFebruary 18, 20250

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