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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

Lifestyle

Zambian, Ugandan film producers collaborate for ‘Queen of the Jungle’ movie premiere

As the local film production scene continues to expand, Zambian V Media Studios has joined forces with Uganda’s Xunda Productions to bring the ...

By Bumba MulengaJuly 7, 20240

Economy

Food Reserve Agency reportedly pays Kasama farmers K105 million for maize supply

The Food Reserve Agency (FRA) in Northern Province says it has released about K105 million to commercial banks to pay farmers in the ...

By Bumba MulengaJuly 7, 20240

Economy

Civil Society Organisations unveil campaign to curb illicit financial flows in Zambia, Africa

An African campaign, Stop The Bleeding, meant to curb Illicit Financial Flows (IFFs) from the region while ending tax holidays for big business ...

By Bumba MulengaJuly 6, 20240

International

Tough times ahead, as Kenya’s Ruto proposes austerity measures after 39 killed in protests

NAIROBI – Kenyan President, William, on Friday proposed spending cuts and additional borrowing in roughly equal measure to fill a nearly US$2.7 billion ...

By Bumba MulengaJuly 6, 20240

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