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Chinese national burns house belonging to Zambian over mineral stone

By Chinoyi Chipulu A Chinese national has been arrested in Lufwanyama district for allegedly burning a house of a Zambian, after his son stole a mineral stone. Copperbelt police commanding…

EAZ argues inflation largely influenced by external factors … Backs BoZ for maintaining MPR at 13.5%

By Jane Chanda The Economics Association of Zambia (EAZ) has backed the Bank of Zambia for Maintaining the monetary policy rate at 13.5 percent, arguing that inflationary pressures are largely…

Zambia’s participation in international carbon markets crucial – PS

By Jane Chanda Ministry of Green Economy and Environment (MGEE) permanent secretary Dr. Douty Chibamba says Zambia’s participation in international carbon markets is crucial for meeting Nationally Determined Contributions and…

It’s useless for Musa to declare assets with CJ – Prof Ndulo

By Agness Changala United States of America based constitutional expert Professor Muna Ndulo says while it is good that former Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) chairperson Musa Mwenye declared his assets, it’s…

Let’s utilise human waste for energy needs, urges Malama

By Jane Chanda Dapro Contracting Company director David Odaggia Malama says biogas digesters are a viable solution to Zambia’s energy challenges, particularly in rural areas where access to electricity and…

Decision to maintain policy rate necessary for stability – Economist

By Jane Chanda Economist Shenford Siamutwa says the Bank of Zambia (BOZ)’s decision to maintain the Monetary Policy Rate at 13.5 percent is a delicate balance between controlling inflation and…

Framework on public participation in PPP not operationalised – SAIPAR

By Agness Changala Southern African Institute for Policy and Research (SAIPAR) says the framework on public participation on Public- Private Partnership (PPPs) has not been operationalised in Zambia. During a…

DEC, ACC dismiss claims they surrounded Lungu’s house … as they summon Tasila to appear tomorrow

By Esther Chisola The Drug Enforcement Commission (DEC) has dismissed claims that a joint operations team from the DEC and the Anti- Corruption Commission (ACC) surrounded the house of the…

Whistleblower applies for court certificate on order ignored by MoF

By Staff Reporter Whistleblower Grandy Ntumbo applied for the issuance of the certificate containing particulars of the order of the Court of Appeal which compelled his employer, Ministry of Finance…

Energy crisis poses threat to economic recovery – Accountants

By Jane Chanda The Zambia Institute of Chartered Accountants (ZICA) president Yande Siame Mwenye has urged the government to address the energy crisis in Zambia promptly, warning that it directly impacts…