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Economy

Lawmakers raise the alarm over worsening electricity challenges, urge govt to act swiftly

Kantanshi Member of Parliament, Anthony Mumba, has urged Energy Minister, Peter Kapala, to update the nation on measures being taken to avert the ...

By Kenneth LutenaJuly 12, 20240

Metro

Policy enthusiast, Musonda, criticises anti-graft agency for enforcing ‘senseless’ laws

Public policy enthusiast, James Musonda, has criticized the Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) for enforcing what he described as ‘senseless’ laws that discourage hustling in ...

By Kenneth LutenaJuly 11, 20240

Economy

JCHX Mining acquires 80% stake in Lubambe as EMR Capital exits Zambia

After prolonged speculation on the future of Lubambe Copper Mine in Chililabombwe, ZCCM-Investment Holdings (ZCCM-IH) has confirmed that JCHX Mining Management Company Limited ...

By Kenneth LutenaJuly 11, 20240

Metro

Forum urges fiscal decentralisation to address unplanned settlements, as housing deficit hits 1.5 million

Grace Chikumo-Mtonga, of the Civic Forum on Housing and Habitat Zambia (CFHH), has called for fiscal decentralisation to address the rampant issue of ...

By Kenneth LutenaJuly 11, 20240

Economy

Workers union claims over 2,300 manganese jobs may be lost, as rationing of electricity persists

The Mine, Contractors, Factory and Allied Workers Union (MCFAWU) has warned that thousands of miners in the manganese value chain are set to ...

By Kenneth LutenaJuly 11, 20240

Economy

Bank of Zambia appoints ZICB to manage depositors funds at failed Investrust Bank

The Bank of Zambia (BoZ) has announced the compulsory liquidation of Investrust Bank Zambia Limited and appointed Zambia Industrial Commercial Bank (ZICB) to ...

By Kenneth LutenaJuly 9, 20240

Power and Politics

‘Constitutional Fallacy,’ Chisanga faults sack of nine lawmakers, insists Hichilema responsible for crisis in PF

Patriotic Front (PF) Legal Chairperson, George Chisanga, has claimed that the decision by Deputy Speaker Moses Moyo is a ‘constitutional fallacy’ lacking legal ...

By Kenneth LutenaJuly 5, 20240

Economy

Zambian govt confirms World Bank’s additional grant of $207 million for social protection project

Secretary to the Treasury, Felix Nkulukusa, has announced that the World Bank has approved US$207.6 million additional financing for Zambia’s Scaling-Up Shock Responsive ...

By Kenneth LutenaJuly 2, 20240

Economy

Energy regulator, ERB, reduces petrol, diesel pump prices to K31.58, K29.34 respectively

The Energy Regulation Board (ERB) has adjusted downwards the price of petroleum products for the month of July 2024, citing an appreciation in ...

By Kenneth LutenaJuly 1, 20240

Economy

Mozambique, Zambia call for enhanced trade, collaboration in harnessing critical minerals

Mozambican President, Filipe Nyusi, has emphasised the need for Mozambique and Zambia to collaborate on harnessing critical mineral resources. Speaking at the opening ...

By Kenneth LutenaJune 30, 20240

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