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Zambia has secured $50 million from BADEA – Musokotwane

By Jane Chanda Finance and National Planning minister Dr. Situmbeko Musokotwane says Zambia has secured a $50 million cooperation agreement signed with the Arab Bank for Economic Development in Africa…

2025 budget falls short in crucial areas on economic recovery, resilience – Fr Chikoya

By Chinoyi Chipulu Council of Churches in Zambia (CCZ) general secretary Father Emmanuel Chikoya says the 2025 national budget falls short in crucial areas that determine the country’s stance on economic…

No injunction can be filed against the President – PS

… the court process involving Kalengwa mine is being attended to expeditiously, and mine launch will go ahead this month By Mubanga Mubanga Mines permanent secretary Hapenga Kabeta says no…

Underlying gaps hindering CDF effectiveness – Economist

By Jane Chanda Economist Kelvin Chisanga says Finance minister Dr Situmbeko Musokotwane’s warning of stiffer punishment for misuse of the Constituency Development Funds (CDF) is not enough, saying the recently revised…

Zambians to experience 7-hrs of electricity if Zesco raises $94 million

By Chinoyi Chipulu Zesco says Zambians will experience 7 hours of predictable electricity supply per day should the utility company raise US$94 million. In a statement, the Energy Regulation Board…

Company specialising in honey production puts production on hold … due to energy crisis

By Jane Chanda Co-founder and Chief Executive Officer of Luano Food Company Miit Pandoliker specialising in honey production has put production on hold due to the energy crisis in the…

Energy minister announces no change in 21-hour loadshedding

By Jane Chanda Energy minister Makozo Chikote has told Zambians that government is committed towards ensuring that they have three hours of electricity daily. Updating the country on the energy…

Bus fares won’t reduce until fuel prices reduce above K2 – Bus Association

By Jane Chanda The Bus and Taxi Association of Zambia national chairperson Sydney Chewe says the association will only reduce the price of bus fares if the reduction of fuel…

Association mourns struggling tomato market, urges govt intervention

By Jane Chanda Zambian Fruit and Vegetable Traders Association president Benard Sikunyongana has disclosed that tomato farmers are struggling due to severe price fluctuations. And Sikunyongana said the government must intervene to…

Nalolo MP questions where 80% revenue to fund budget will come from … since the country is going though a recession

Screenshot_20240930-075044_1Download By Mubanga Mubanga Nalolo member of parliament Imanga Wamunyima says the UPND administration should tell the country where the 80 percent domestic revenue to fund the 2025 National Budget will…