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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…

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…