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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Binwell says betting is a business which should not be over-regulated
By Jane Chanda Nkana member of parliament Binwell Mpundu says betting is a business and should not be over-regulated. But Kanchibiya member of parliament Sunday Chanda said online gambling was…
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Economist says Kwacha appreciation is artificial, predicts sharp depreciation
By Jane Chanda Economist Emmanuel Zulu says the recent gain in the value of the Kwacha is artificial and will ultimately lead to a sharp depreciation of the currency in…
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Increased Monetary Policy will stabilise prices – Economist
By Jane Chanda Economist Danny Mpasa says the Bank of Zambia (BoZ)’s recent decision to increase the Monetary Policy Rate (MPR) by 50 basis points to 14 percent will have…
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Zesco is a clear case of leadership incompetence – Chitala
By Jane Chanda Former Zesco board chairman Dr Mbita Chitala has blamed the problems at the utility company to incompetent people President Hakainde Hichilema appointed to run the institution after…
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Corruption in mining undermining Zambia’s growth – USA Ambassador
By Jane Chanda United States of America Ambassador to Zambia Michael Gonzales says corruption and exploitation in Zambia’s mining sector are undermining the country’s potential for economic growth. He said…
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