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Economy

Miners warn of instability without amendments to minerals regulation commission bill

Players in the mining industry have warned that the sector risks reverting to its status as one of the world’s least stable copper ...

By Bumba MulengaAugust 7, 20240

Metro

Govt’s decentralisation efforts hampered by CDF, LG equalisation fund shortfalls

The underperformance of the Constituency Development Fund (CDF) and Local Government Equalisation Fund in the first half of 2024 has hindered government’s aspirations ...

By Bumba MulengaAugust 6, 20240

International

Nigeria’s president calls for end to protests against economic hardship, as 13 reportedly dead

NIGERIA – Nigeria’s President, Bola Tinubu, on Sunday called for a suspension of protests against a cost of living crisis, saying this would ...

By Bumba MulengaAugust 5, 20240

Economy

IMF announces creation of 25th Executive Board chair dedicated to Sub-Saharan Africa

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has resolved to expand its Executive Board by adding a 25th chair, specifically dedicated to Sub-Saharan Africa. This ...

By Bumba MulengaAugust 5, 20240

Economy

Zambian beekeepers struggle as high government fees reportedly stall honey sales

The Zambia Apiculture Trade Association has raised concerns over the plight of beekeepers in Mwinilunga and Kasempa, where large quantities of honey remain ...

By Bumba MulengaAugust 5, 20240

International

Slim prospects for peace as DRC-Rwanda ceasefire comes into effect

Two and a half years of fierce fighting between factions have displaced an estimated 5.7 million people across the provinces of North Kivu, ...

By Bumba MulengaAugust 4, 20240

Economy

Engineers regret lack of implementation of energy solutions proposed since 2016, blame politicians

The Engineering Institution of Zambia (EIZ) has expressed frustration over government’s failure to implement energy solutions provided as early as 2016, despite the ...

By Bumba MulengaAugust 4, 20240

Economy

Govt called upon to educate farmers on climate-smart agriculture

Small Scale Farmers Development Agency (SAFADA) has urged government to develop improved methods for educating farmers on climate-smart agriculture to ensure their full ...

By Bumba MulengaAugust 3, 20240

Economy

Small scale miners urge lawmakers to be future-oriented in perfecting minerals bill

The Federation of Small-Scale Miners in Zambia (FSSMAZ) has implored Parliamentarians to carefully scrutinise the Minerals Regulation Commission Bill to ensure that it ...

By Bumba MulengaAugust 3, 20240

Economy

Weak monitoring systems blamed for Zambia’s fiscal woes, ZIPAR reports

The Zambia Institute of Policy Analysis and Research (ZIPAR) has linked the country’s recent fiscal woes and macroeconomic instabilities to weak monitoring and ...

By Bumba MulengaAugust 2, 20240

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