Business

We shall engage KCM on casualisation – Chamber of Commerce

By Chinoyi Chipulu The Chingola Chamber of Commerce and Industry (CCCI) says it will engage Konkola Copper Mines (KCM) to try and understand why most workers are still employed as…

Economist urges govt not to attack private millers amidst food insecurity

By Jane Chanda Economist Kelvin Chisanga says the government should not attack private millers amidst food insecurity but must work together with them to address the issue of contaminated mealie-meal…

Local jewelery manufacturers struggle to access financing – Kokowe CEO

By Jane Chanda Nason Kokowe, Chief Executive Officer of Kokowe Jewelery Manufacturers says local jewellery manufacturing companies in Zambia are struggling to access finances, a challenge that is stifling growth…

Zesco exploring other options – Chairman … Following tariff hike rejection by ERB

By Jane Chanda and Mubanga Mubanga ZESCO chairperson Vickson Ncube says the utility company is looking at exploring other options to the current power challenges and its implications for the…

Association complains of being left out on presidential functions

By Chinoyi Chipulu Emerald and Semi-Precious Stones Mining Association of Zambia (ESMAZ) has expressed disappointment and concern regarding it’s consistent exclusion from official invitation lists to presidential functions on the…

Let’s broaden search for aflatoxins, urges Health institute

By Jane Chanda Zambia Institute of Environmental Health says the country’s focus on maize products in the wake of the aflatoxin contamination scare must be broadened to include other…

Govt has paid 100% of outstanding arrears in FISP

By Jane Chanda Ministry of Agriculture permanent secretary Secretary John Mulongoti, has announced that the government has paid close to 100 percent of the outstanding arrears for suppliers under the Farmer…

Chipoka assures investor of support, protection

By Jane Chanda Minister of Commerce, Trade and Industry Chipoka Mulenga, has assured Uniflex Wires and Cables Ltd of government support and protection for their investment, as the company officially…

Chingola council disburses K7 million to pay 35 retirees

By Jane Chanda Chingola Municipal has disbursed K7 million in terminal benefits to 35 retired employees. In a statement, council assistant public relations manager Evelyn Mulenga, announced the disbursement. “We are thrilled…

Zambia must use prevailing situation to reduce dependence on hydro-powered energy – EIZ

By Jane Chanda The Engineering Institution of Zambia (EIZ) says the country must take advantage of the prevailing situation with loadshedding to reduce reliance on hydro-powered generated energy. EIZ president…