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Economy

Govt spends K22.7 billion in June; wage bill, debt servicing gulp K4 billion, K13.8 billion respectively

Finance and National Planning Minister, Situmbeko Musokotwane, has pledged to continue informing the public on the utilisation of public funds, as government releases ...

By Bumba MulengaJuly 8, 20240

Economy

Institute of Policy Analysis outlines measures for domestic resource mobilisation

The Zambia Institute of Policy Analysis and Research (ZIPAR) has indicated measures it is advocating for to improve domestic resource mobilisation in the ...

By Bumba MulengaJuly 8, 20240

Economy

Bank of Zambia reportedly moves to phase out use of cheques in Zambia by December, 2025

Following a sustained decrease in cheque usage in the country, the Bank of Zambia (BoZ) is contemplating on phasing it out as a ...

By Bumba MulengaJuly 8, 20240

Economy

ZRA grants September 30 grace period for VAT registered taxpayers to integrate into smart invoice system

Taxpayers registered for Value Added Tax (VAT) in Zambia have been given a grace period until September 30, 2024, to integrate their operations ...

By Bumba MulengaJuly 8, 20240

Hichilema promises to reach out to former President Lungu for peace talks

President Hakainde Hichilema has assured the church that he would reach out to former Head of State, Edgar Lungu, in order to stop ...

By Bumba MulengaJuly 8, 20240

Economy

Hichilema pledges solar energy for all provinces to enhance lives in rural communities

President Hakainde Hichilema has assured traditional leaders that the government will provide solar energy to all 10 provinces to enhance the lives of ...

By Bumba MulengaJuly 7, 20240

International

Mahama warns against replicating Kenyan protests in Ghana

GHANA – Former President John Dramani Mahama, has voiced his concerns about the escalating protests and civil unrest in various parts of Africa, ...

By Bumba MulengaJuly 7, 20240

Economy

Govt concludes plans to borrow K16.6 billion to fund supplementary budget in aid of battle against drought

Finance and National Planning Minister, Situmbeko Musokotwane, has announced government’s intention to borrow K16.6 billion through additional concessional financing from both domestic and ...

By Bumba MulengaJuly 7, 20240