High PAYE, rising cost of living concerning – ZCTU
By Jane Chanda Zambia Congress of Trade Unions (ZCTU) president Blake Mulala says wage stagnation, high taxation under the Pay As You Earn (PAYE) regime, coupled with the rising…
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Suspension of Kagem operations to result in job losses – Mbewe
By Jane Chanda Fine Jewelry and Gems chief executive director and Gem Cutter, Joseph Mbewe, says the decision by Kagem Mining to suspend its operations for six months will have…
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Zambia, SFD sign additional loans aimed at improving health care
By Jane Chanda Minister of Finance and National Planning Dr. Situmbeko Musokotwane says Zambia has signed two significant agreements with the Saudi Fund for Development (SFD), marking a major milestone…
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Zambia’s 2024 economic performance satisfactory – Finance Ministry
By Jane Chanda Ministry of Finance and National Planning(MOFNP) director of economic management Akapelwa Imwiko, says Zambia’s economic performance in 2024 has been satisfactory despite global and domestic challenges, largely…
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2024 among the most difficult years for Zambians – Dodia
By Esther Chisola Economist Yusuf Dodia has described 2024 as one of the most difficult years which saw the country having two supplementary budgets, among other challenges. Speaking with Daily…
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Zambia has fuel stocks to last about 7 days – ERB
By Mubunga Mubanga Energy Regulations Board (ERB) director general Elijah Sichone says the country has fuel stocks to last for about seven days. Addressing the media together with oil marketing…
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ZAM denounces hiked council fees, rates amidst economic downturn
By Jane Chanda Zambia Association of Manufacturers (ZAM) president, Ashu Sagar, says the recent arbitrary increases in council fees and rates by municipalities, particularly in Lusaka, are imposing a significant…
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ERB to review emergency tariff hike in January, 2025
By Mubanga Mubanga Energy 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…
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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…
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Zambia has over 1 million tonnes of maize to last until May, 2024 – Mweetwa
By Jane Chanda Government 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…
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