Economy
Ex-commerce minister, Sichinga, takes swipe at Hichilema administration
Former Commerce, Trade and Industry Minister, Bob Sichinga, has said the policies that government had implemented have severely affected the economy. Sichinga pointed ...
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Govt explains ZESCO’s failures, Hichilema dumps Ministers, Perm Secs, as 15% duty on emeralds suspended. See our top 10 stories of the week
In case you missed them, here are some of the top 10 stories of the week. 1. The Zambian government has suspended the ...
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Massive shakeup in govt, as President Hichilema makes ministerial changes, terminating multiple key appointments (See list)
President Hakainde Hichilema has executed a significant reshuffle in his administration, terminating the appointments of several key officials at Ministerial and Permanent Secretary ...
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Speaker of Parliament, Mutti, says court to determine fate of lawmakers accused of cross carpeting
Speaker of the National Assembly, Nelly Mutti, has referred to the courts of law the case regarding the potential vacation of office for ...
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‘Mopani CEO has crossed the red line,’ Kankoyo lawmaker, Mabeta, threatens to treat him as a political opponent
Kankoyo Member of Parliament, Heartson Mabeta, has vowed to treat Mopani Copper Mines (MCM) Chief Executive Officer, Charles Sakanya, as a political opponent, ...
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World Bank’s fund allocation to Zambia hits $2 billion in three years, on the back of perceived strong governance
The World Bank has increased Zambia’s funding allocation from US$612 million to nearly US$2 billion over the past three years, citing strong governance ...
Economy
Energy minister, Chikote, offers reasons why ZESCO failed to deliver seven-hour power supply even with higher tariffs
Energy Minister, Makozo Chikote, has attributed why ZESCO failed to meet its commitment of providing at least seven hours of daily power supply ...
Economy
Govt heeds public appeal, suspends 15% export duty on precious stones amid Gemfields’ halt on emerald sales
The Zambian government has suspended the 15 percent export duty on precious stones and metals to enhance the competitiveness of local producers in ...
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Court drama as missing chameleon casts doubts over alleged witchcraft case supposedly targeting President Hichilema
A dramatic scene unfolded at the Lusaka Magistrates’ Court when an immigration officer revealed that police had disposed off a live chameleon linked ...
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Chameleon linked to witchcraft case allegedly targeted at President Hichilema disposed off by police, court hears
An immigration officer has testified in the Lusaka Magistrates’ Court that police officers disposed off the chameleon linked to a witchcraft case, explaining ...
