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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…

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…

Muchima responds to queries on blackouts in health facilities in Lusaka … I will investigate to find out why it’s so

By Chinoyi Chipulu Health minister Dr Elijah Muchima has insisted that health facilities are critical and should not be loadshed, when responding to information that some health centres, including in…

Recruitment of 2000 teachers a drop in the ocean – NAQEZ

By Chinoyi Chipulu The National Action for Quality Education in Zambia (NAQEZ) says he was is disappointed that government would only recruit 2000 teachers this year out of the 8000…

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…

Mabonga placed on her defence in seditious charge

By Esther Chisola The Lusaka Magistrates’ Court has found Mfuwe member of parliament Maureen Mabonga with a case to answer in a case where she is charged with seditious practice.…

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…

ZAGO urges accelerated use of drugs to prevent severe bleeding in women after child birth

By Chinoyi Chipulu in Kabwe The Zambia Association of Gynecologists and Obstetricians (ZAGO) has called for the accelerated use of the new drugs that prevent severe bleeding in women after…