Intensify inspections on gas cylinders to ensure safety standards, urges ZACA
By Chinoyi Chipulu Zambia Consumer Association (ZACA) has called on the Zambia Bureau of Standards (ZABS) and the Energy Regulation Board (ERB) to intensify inspections to ensure that all gas…
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Trump’s decision to pull US from Paris Accord will undermine funding from polluters – MP
By Jane Chanda The Zambian Parliamentary Caucus on Environment and Climate Change chairperson Twaambo Mutinta says United States of America President Donald Trump’s pronouncement to withdraw his country from the…
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Zambia has recorded K9bn in tax cuts since UPND assumed office – Musokotwane
By Jane Chanda Finance minister Dr. Situmbeko Musokotwane says Zambia needs to increase its mine production to guarantee economic growth and improved lives. Dr. Musokotwane noted that since the UPND came…
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Visa waiver to continue until Zambia attains 3 million tourist visits – Akafumba
By Mubanga Mubanga Ministry of Home Affairs Permanent secretary Joseph Akafumba says the country will continue to waive visa requirements for more countries in order to attain the three million…
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Multi-Choice to remove CAMNET from DSTV platform despite HH’s promise to intervene
By Chinoyi Chipulu MultiChoice Zambia says CAMNET TV’s contract as a channel supplier to the company has expired, and will therefore be removed from the DSTV and GOTV platforms, despite…
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Dodia mourns Zambia’s failure to earn from $7.9 billion export earnings
By Jane Chanda Private Sector Development Association (PSDA) chairperson Yusuf Dodia has expressed concern with Export Proceeds Tracking Framework (EPTF)’s failure to translate US$7.9 billion earnings into tangible economic benefits…
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ZACCI hails soon-to-be-launched 300-megawatt Maamba plant
By Jane Chanda Zambia Chamber of Commerce and Industry (ZACCI) chief executive officer Elvin Nasilele says the announced 300-megawatt coal-powered power project launch at Maamba is a significant step towards…
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Support govt, PS urges marketeers
By Chinoyi Chipulu Copperbelt Province permanent secretary Augustine Kasongo has urged Zambia National Marketers Association of Zambia (ZANAMA) not to be actively involved in politics but support the government of…
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SEC’s stance against Standard Chartered applauded
By Jane Chanda Managing Director of Development Finance Company of Uganda (DFCU) Charles Mudiwa, has applauded Zambia’s Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) for taking a strong stance against Standard Chartered. The…
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Reconsider 15% export tax on emeralds, urges Kagem
By Jane Chanda Gemfields, a leading coloured gemstone producer, has urged the Zambian government to reconsider the recently reinstated 15 percent export tax on emeralds, citing concerns that it may…
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