Economy
Lusaka City Council to go after underage beer drinkers, threatens sanctions against unlicensed pubs
The Lusaka City Council (LCC) has reportedly intensified patrols to curb underage beer drinking and prevent illegal alcohol consumption by minors. Chola Mwamba, ...
Economy
Group cautions borehole drilling companies against exploiting Zambians
The Parliamentary Caucus on Water, Sanitation, and Hygiene (PC-WASH) has cautioned borehole drilling companies against exploiting Zambians through unfair practices and inflated pricing. ...
Economy
Govt assures farmers on fertilizer loan facility in Eastern province, cautions against sale of forms
The government has assured farmers in Eastern Province applying for the Smallholder Agriculture Fertilizer (SAF) loan facility that no eligible applicant will be ...
Economy
Fuel shortages taking a toll on Mpika District’s fragile economy —Kapyanga
Mpika District, a key hub for fuel distribution and home to regional fuel storage tanks fed by the TAZAMA pipeline, is facing a ...
Economy
Industrial Development Corporation reportedly establishes wealth fund to consolidate parastatal revenues
The Zambian government has reportedly established a wealth fund to consolidate revenues generated by state-owned enterprises, Industrial Development Corporation (IDC) Chief Executive Officer, ...
Economy
ZESCO wins $4.9 million court case against contractor, insurer
ZESCO has been awarded over US$4.9 million by the Court of Appeal in a legal dispute involving a contractor and its guarantor, Golden ...
Economy
Kitwe clergy, Chileshya, raises the alarm over alleged encroachment of Konkola Copper Mine by illegal miners
Charles Chileshya, a Kitwe based clergyman, is troubled by the encroachments and illegal mining happening in Konkola Copper Mine (KCM) areas. The clergyman ...
Economy
Zambia to borrow $108 million from AfDB after loan amendment
The Zambian government plans to borrow US$108 million from the African Development Bank (AfDB) to finance its 2024 expenditure, following an amendment to ...
Economy
IMF approves $184 million disbursement to Zambia, says five of fifteen structural benchmarks not achieved
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) Executive Board has completed its fourth review of Zambia’s 38-month Extended Credit Facility (ECF) arrangement, approving an immediate ...
Economy
Manufacturers bemoan arbitrary hike in council fees in Lusaka, allege municipal service delivery below par
The Zambia Association of Manufacturers (ZAM) has voiced strong objections to sharp increases in council fees and rates implemented by municipalities, particularly in ...
