Take action against thefts of medicines, EAZ urges govt
By Jane Chanda Economics Association of Zambia (EAZ) president Oswald Mungule has called on the government to address the mismanagement of medicines and medical supplies theft which has resulted in…
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Economist warns govt of long-term negative consequences for over-reliance on IMF
By Jane Chanda Economist Naylor Kopakopa says Zambia’s over-reliance on the International Monetary Fund (IMF) for economic transformation can have long-term negative consequences due to stringent conditions that limit fiscal…
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Govt has maintained promise never to delay public service salaries beyond month-end – Musokotwane
By Jane Chanda Finance Minister Dr. Situmbeko Musokotwane says the government has maintained its promise that salaries for public officials will never be delayed beyond the month-end. In a statement…
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K2 fuel reduction insufficient to bring relief to consumers-ZACA
By Jane Chanda The Zambia Consumer Association (ZACA) says the recent K2.84 fuel price reduction is insufficient to bring meaningful relief to consumers or reduce the overall cost of living,…
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ZRA boss bemoans narrow tax base despite country’s rich mineral resource
By Jane Chanda The Zambia Revenue Authority (ZRA) says it has been hindered by revenue leakages and a narrow tax base, despite the country’s rich mineral resources. This has prompted…
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Bus fares can’t be adjusted on a single fuel price drop – CRAZ
By Jane Chanda The Consumer Rights Association of Zambia (CRAZ) says it doesn’t expect a reduction in bus fares despite the recent drop in fuel prices for May, 2025. In…
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Stable inflation due to steady flow of food from harvesting – Economist
By Jane Chanda Economist Partner Siabutuba says the stability in annual inflation rate is due to the steady flow of food on the market from the harvesting season, which has…
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Energy expert expects further reduction in fuel prices
By Jane Chanda Energy expert Boniface Zulu says he expects a further reduction in fuel prices due to the newly implemented Open Access policy, which enables various players in the…
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Miners leader complains about outsourcing of labour in Chinese companies
By Jane Chanda Vice President Mutale Nalumango said the government is providing affordable finance through the Citizens’ Economic Empowerment Commission (CEEC) and the enhanced Constituency Development Fund (CDF) aimed at…
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Vedanta weighs US listing to raise $1 billion for Zambian copper assets
Vedanta is considering a U.S. public listing for its Zambian unit Konkola Copper Mines as one of its options to try to raise about $1 billion for mine development, three…
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