ERB to review emergency tariff hike in January, 2025
By Mubanga MubangaEnergy Regulation Board (ERB) director general Elijah Sichone says they have directed Zesco to stick to the load management schedule.Speaking at the end of year press briefing at…
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Govt working to arrest illegal mining before it becomes security threat – PS
By Chinoyi Chipulu Ministry of Mines permanent secretary Hapenga Kabeta says the government is determined to arrest illegal mining before it becomes a serious national crisis in the country.Asked by Daily…
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Zambia has over 1 million tonnes of maize to last until May, 2024 – Mweetwa
By Jane ChandaGovernment has assured that Zambia is food-secure for at least six months. Chief government spokesperson Cornelius Mweetwa disclosed that the country had 363,000 metric tonnes of maize in the…
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Zambeef nets K487 after 35% increase in operating profit
By Jane Chanda Zambeef Products Plc says it has achieved a 35 percent increase in operating profit, reaching ZMW487.2 million despite facing significant challenges such as rising costs of fuel, materials…
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Dry spells causing fear, threatening food security – ZACA
By Jane Chanda Zambia Consumers Association (ZACA) executive secretary Juba Sakala says the dry spell in Southern, Central and Western Provinces has caused fear among farmers, potentially threatening Zambia’s food security…
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DSTV offers 50% discount to win back subscribers
By Jane Chanda DSTV has announced a 50 percent discount offer to subscribers who have been inactive for over two months, as the satellite television giant struggles to cope with the…
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Power outages cost 5000 jobs in manganese mines
LeadDownloadBy Jane Chanda Mine, Contractors, Factory and Allied Workers Union president Joseph Kasonka says about 5,000 workers have lost their jobs after the closure of 15 manganese factories in Central Province. In July…
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ZNFU castigates Met Dept for failure to provide accurate forecasts
By Jane Chanda Zambia National Farmers Union (ZNFU) president Javis Zimba says failure by the Zambia Meteorological Department (ZMD) to provide accurate and timely weather forecasts is a national catastrophe that…
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Paratus Botswana to launch “faster internet” in Zambia
By Jane Chanda Paratus Bostwana managing director Shawn Bruwer says the company is launching a new fiber route called the SADC Highway, which will bring faster and more reliable internet connectivity…
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PACCI hails AGOA renewal act in Southern region
By Jane Chanda The Pan African Chamber of Commerce and Industry (PACCI) has welcomed the introduction of the African Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA) Renewal and Improvement Act of 2024 in…
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