IT’S IMPORTANT FOR ZAMBIANS TO KNOW IMF CONDITIONS, SAYS MAGANDE
By Staff Reporter Former Finance minister Ng’andu Magande says it’s important that Zambians know the conditions attached to the $1.3 billion IMF package, but that it is unwise to dismiss…
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NIGERIA BANS NON-NIGERIANS FROM LOCAL ADS
Nigerian ads will have to rely solely on local models and voiceover artists in future, the African nation’s government announced this week. The policy changes will come into force on…
Read MoreMUSOKOTWANE FAILING TO ACT AGAINST NRFA BOARD CHAIR BECAUSE OF CLOSENESS – SOURCES
By Merlyn Mwanza Finance minister Dr Situmbeko Musokotwane is reportedly failing to act on the happenings at the National Road Fund Agency (NRFA) because of his closeness to board chairperson…
Read MoreWE ARE TARRING ROAD WHERE HH RESIDES, SAYS INFRASTRUCTURE MINISTER
By Patson Chilemba Infrastructure minister Charles Milupi says his ministry has taken it upon itself to ensure that the road where President Hakainde Hichilema resides is tarred, and that plans…
Read MoreTAZARA TO LIFT PASSENGER SERVICE SUSPENSION AFTER CHAMBESHI BRIDGE RE-OPENING
By Kamuti Muyambela The Tanzania-Zambia Railway Authority (TAZARA) has indicated that passenger services which were suspended in March, 2020 will resume after the re-opening of the Chambeshi bridge. And TAZARA…
Read MoreHUGE DEBT UNDER PF COULD HAVE BEEN LOWER WITH MORE PUBLIC SCRUTINY, ACKNOWLEDGES KANG’OMBE … despite defending infrastructure spending
By Patson Chilemba Kamfinsa member of parliament (PF) Christopher Kang’ombe says the huge debt accumulated under the PF administration could have been lower with more public scrutiny, despite defending the…
Read MoreRULING PARTIES USE NUMBERS TO PUSH THROUGH THEIR WISHES – FUNDANGA … new debt management bill welcome, but may not entirely remove over borrowing
By Patson Chilemba Former Bank of Zambia Governor Dr Caleb Fundanga says the soon to be assented to Public Debt Management Bill 2022 is commendable but may not be a…
Read MoreMANIPULATING CURRENCY IS SUICIDAL, SAYS CHARLOTTE
By Merlyn Mwanza Former Republican vice-president Dr Guy Scott’s wife, Dr Charlotte has agreed with economist Trevor Simumba’s observation that manipulating a currency to achieve appreciation is suicidal. Dr Charlotte…
Read MoreFULFIL YOUR PROMISES ON TAZARA, UNION LEADER URGES GOVT
By Isaac Zulu The UPND administration should actualise pronouncements regarding the revamping and recapitalization of TAZARA, says Jacob Lombe. Speaking in an interview, Lombe who is Workers Union of TAZARA…
Read MoreSUBSIDIES MUST BE ORIENTED TOWARDS PRODUCTION, SAYS CHARLOTTE
By Staff Reporter Dr Charlotte Scott, wife to former Republican vice-president Dr Guy Scott, says she prefers targeted subsidies that are oriented towards the productive sectors rather than blanket subsidies.…
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