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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…

Zambia has recorded K9bn in tax cuts since UPND assumed office – Musokotwane

By Jane Chanda Finance minister Dr. Situmbeko Musokotwane says Zambia needs to increase its mine production to guarantee economic growth and improved lives.Dr. Musokotwane noted that since the UPND came into power,…

Visa waiver to continue until Zambia attains 3 million tourist visits – Akafumba

By Mubanga MubangaMinistry of Home Affairs Permanent secretary Joseph Akafumba says the country will continue to waive visa requirements for more countries in order to attain the three million tourism…

Multi-Choice to remove CAMNET from DSTV platform despite HH’s promise to intervene

By Chinoyi Chipulu MultiChoice Zambia says CAMNET TV’s contract as a channel supplier to the company has expired, and will therefore be removed from the DSTV and GOTV platforms, despite President…

Dodia mourns Zambia’s failure to earn from $7.9 billion export earnings

By Jane ChandaPrivate Sector Development Association (PSDA) chairperson Yusuf Dodia has expressed concern with Export Proceeds Tracking Framework (EPTF)’s failure to translate US$7.9 billion earnings into tangible economic benefits for…