Power outages cost 5000 jobs in manganese mines
LeadDownload By 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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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COP29 failed to deliver on financing – Mposha
IMG-20241205-WA0009 By Jane Chanda Minister of Green Economy and Environment Mike Mposha says the 29th Conference of the Parties (COP29) to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) failed…
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Dodia counters ERB’s claim that fuel hike will make country competitive
By Jane Chanda Economist Yusuf Dodia says the recent fuel price hike will undermine Zambia’s development and deteriorate the economy, as opposed to claims by the Energy Regulation Board (ERB)…
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Free WiFi in bus stations faces mixed reactions
By Jane Chanda Traders and commuters at Lusaka’s Intercity Bus Terminus say they are struggling to reap the benefits of the newly launched free WiFi initiative, which was recently launched…
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Sichinga tells HH, Kabuswe to come clean on “dishonest” Mopani deal
By Jane Chanda Former Minister of Commerce Bob Sichinga has accused President Hakainde Hichilema and mines minister Paul Kabuswe of dishonesty regarding the Mopani deal, warning that their lack of…
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FQM to build K13m mini hospital in Kalumbila
By Jane Chanda First Quantum Minerals Trident Limited says the company, in partnership with the government, is constructing a mini hospital in Kalumbila district of North-western Province at a cost…
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Govt has hiked fuel prices to make Zambia competitive globally – ERB
By Jane Chanda The Energy Regulation Board (ERB) has argued that they have increased the fuel pump prices for petrol by 97 Ngwee and diesel by K2.32 respectively for the…
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