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ZCTU concerned with insufficient allocation towards agriculture in MTEF

By Jane Chanda The Zambia Congress of Trade Unions (ZCTU) has expressed concern over the insufficient allocation of funds to key sectors such as agriculture and water sanitation in the…

Maureen Mwanawasa dies

By Mubanga Mubanga Former first lady Maureen Mwanawasa has died. In a statement posted on Facebook yesterday, family member, former Foreign Affairs Minister, Stanley Kakubo confirmed that Mwanawasa died after…

Police arrest one of JJ’s wives, 5 others for aiding escape

By Chinoyi Chipulu Police have arrested six people among them, Petauke member of Parliament Emmanuel Jay Jay Banda’s wife, two police officers and prison warders for aiding a prisoner to…

Suspension of beer imports by Congo to cost Zambia 5000 jobs – Matambo

By Chinoyi Chipulu Copperbelt Province minister Elisha Matambo says 5000 people are on the verge of losing their jobs following the suspension of the importation of beer and soft drinks…

Former Attorney General blames Devere for failing to buy apartment in SA

By Esther Chisola Former Attorney General Likando Kalaluka has told the court that the decision by Devere and Partners Investment Services Zambia Limited to underpay him on his policy, has resulted…

Social Cash Transfer, CDF will not help economic recovery – Economist

By Jane Chanda Economist Trevor Hambayi says prioritising consumption spending on the Social Cash Transfer, Farmer Input Support Programme and Constituency Development Fund (CDF) will not drive economic recovery. In…

Chikwanda hails govt’s strides on renewable energy

By Jane Chanda Energy expert Johnstone Chikwanda has observed that the government is making significant strides in promoting renewable energy and energy transition in Zambia through various policy initiatives. In…

Don’t anticipate benefits from tax exemptions without resolving high landing costs

By Chinoyi Chipulu Economist Kelvin Chisanga says the country should not anticipate benefits from the removal of tax exemptions if the government does not act promptly resolve the high landing…

Musokotwane says economy has remained buoyant despite energy, food crisis

By Jane Chanda Government says the consistent flow of funds from the treasury to ministries and spending agencies for development and uninterrupted public service delivery is a sign of policy…

ACC, DEC putting whistleblowers life in danger for failing to provide safe house – Lifuka

By Staff Reporter Anti-corruption activist Reuben Lifuka has castigated the ACC and DEC for endangering the life of whistleblower Granty Ntumbo to obey a court order to provide a safe…