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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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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,…

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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…

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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…

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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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