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Emergency tariff extension will weaken Zambia’s production capacity – Dodia

By Mubanga MubangaEconomic analyst Yusuf Dodia says the decision by the Energy Regulation Board (ERB) to extend the emergency power tariffs by Zesco for another three months will affect industries.ERB…

We shall compensate all customers – Airtel … Following K4m ZICTA penalty

By Agness Changala Airtel Zambia says the company will comply with the Zambia Information and Communications Technology Authority (ZICTA)’s directive to compensate all customers impacted by the internet outage which occurred…

Over-reliance on foreign aid an obstacle to economic independence – Haabazoka

By Jane Chanda Economist Lubinda Haabazoka says Zambia’s over-reliance on foreign aid is a major obstacle to achieving economic independence.And Habazoka says the recent USAID aid suspension debacle was a wake-up…

Kagem to lay off workers if govt does not reverse 15% export tariff

By Daily Revelation ReporterGemfields has indicated that they will face an effective revenue tax of 21 percent and be forced to lay off workers if the government does not reverse…

Govt to spend less but tax more – Nkulukusa

By Chinoyi Chipulu Secretary to Treasury Felix Nkulukusa has announced that government will pursue a contractionary fiscal policy, requiring less government expenditure while increasing taxes at the same time.A contractionary fiscal…

African leaders commit to transforming energy sector

By Jane Chanda The African Development Bank Group says thirty African Heads of State, including Zambia, have committed to transforming the continent’s energy sector, with more than $50 billion backing from…

ERB orders Surya station in Woodlands to stop fuel sells following water contamination

By Jane ChandaThe Energy Regulation Board (ERB) says it has instituted investigations into alleged fuel water contamination at Surya Service Station in Woodlands, Lusaka.In a statement today, acting manager –…

Sugilite presence in Luapula unproven – Mining Association

By Chinoyi Chipulu Emeralds and Semi-Precious Stones Mining Association of Zambia president Victor Kalesha says there is no proven geological information that there is sugilite in Luapula Province.In 2023, President Hakainde…

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 cylinders…

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 Paris…