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In exclusive chat, Minister Mubanga tells Zambia Monitor, ‘Local content law now in force,’ cautions mines to respect 20% deal for locals
Elias Mubanga, Minister of Small and Medium Enterprise Development, has reaffirmed Government’s commitment to ensuring that Zambian entrepreneurs fully benefit from the country’s ...
Economy
Cross-border traders lament cost of doing business, say stable Kwacha yet to impact operations
The recent stabilisation of the Zambian Kwacha is a positive development, but its benefits have yet to meaningfully reach businesses and ordinary traders, ...
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Vice president Nalumango calls for immediate end to fighting in eastern DRC
Vice President Mutale Nalumango has called for an immediate end to hostilities in the eastern Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), warning that the ...
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Archbishop Banda remains mute, President Hichilema claims to be Zambia’s ‘number one spy’. See our top 10 stories of the week
In case you missed some of the stories, here are the top 10 stories of the week. 1. The Zambian government has announced ...
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EFF faults Zambian govt’s return to IMF, describes it as ‘economic betrayal’
The Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) has faulted the UPND government’s decision to return to the International Monetary Fund (IMF) for another loan programme, ...
Economy
Zambian govt resolves not to seek one-year extension of current IMF Extended Credit Facility programme
The Zambian government has announced that it will not pursue a one-year extension of its current International Monetary Fund (IMF) Extended Credit Facility ...
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‘I’m the number one spy,’ Hichilema explains how he he outsmarted foes on Bill 7; lobbies for Southern Province votes
President Hakainde Hichilema has described himself as the country’s ‘number one spy,’ saying he was fully aware of opposition political party tactics and ...
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‘No cause for alarm,’ Govt says use of Renminbi for mining taxes strategic, urges Zambians not to panic
Government says its decision to allow some mining taxes to be paid in the Chinese currency, the Renminbi, is a strategic intervention aimed ...
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Tonse Alliance drops PF party, embraces ‘ECL PF political movement,’ amid leadership crisis
The Tonse Alliance Council has announced that it will no longer recognize the Patriotic Front (PF) party but will instead embrace and work ...
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Bishops, priests don’t enjoy constitutional immunity but… —Mweetwa warns on demonization of Banda, others
Chief Government Spokesperson, Cornelius Mweetwa, has cautioned members of the public against vilifying individuals under investigation, warning that cyber laws prohibit defamatory and ...
