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Economy

Commerce Minister Mulenga advocates local production of urea fertilizer to boost economy

Commerce, Trade and Industry Minister Chipoka Mulenga has called for local production of urea fertilizers to conserve local resources. Speaking during a business ...

By Kenneth LutenaJune 28, 20240

Economy

Vedanta reportedly in talks with Abu Dhabi’s IRH, other investors for Zambian copper stake sale

International Resources Holding (IRH), the mining investment arm of the United Arab Emirates’ richest company, is reportedly among the investors holding talks on ...

By Kenneth LutenaJune 28, 20240

Energy

‘Bittersweet’, Group describes recall of Mineral Authority Bill by Hichilema as opportunity for fresh insights

Publish What You Pay (PWYP) national chairperson, Joseph Chewe, has expressed the civil society consortium’s desire for further debate on the recalled Mineral ...

By Kenneth LutenaJune 28, 20240

Economy

Zambia’s inflation rate rises to 15.2% in June, as growth rate falls to 2.2% in Q1

Zambia’s annual inflation rate has surged to 15.2 percent in June, up from 14.7 percent in May, according to the Zambia Statistics Agency ...

By Kenneth LutenaJune 27, 20240

Economy

ZESCO admits difficulties finding a balance to load-shedding

ZESCO Limited has admitted it was experiencing significant difficulties balancing the available power supply with demand due to the adverse effects of El ...

By Kenneth LutenaJune 24, 20240

Economy

Kang’ombe wants mines compelled to generate own electricity due to rising energy costs

Christopher Kang’ombe, an engineer, has argued that power generated by Ndola Energy Company will be more expensive than ever. Kang’ombe said the facility ...

By Kenneth LutenaJune 24, 20240

Power and Politics

Economy

Govt hopeful launch of diesel-powered 105 MW power plant in Ndola will relieve deficits

Energy Minister, Peter Kapala, says the launch of the 105-megawatt diesel power plant by Ndola Energy Company will relieve the country of the ...

By Kenneth LutenaJune 20, 20240

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