World Bank approves $207.6 million grant for drought response
By Jane Chanda The World Bank has approved a $207.6 million grant to support Zambia’s efforts to mitigate the impact of the ongoing drought. The grant, which is the second…
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15% inflation perpetuating poverty levels in Zambia – Economist
By Jane Chanda Economist Emmanuel Zulu says Zambia’s inflation rate, which has increased to 15 percent is way above the single-digit target of 6-8 percent set by the government, and…
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Govt must increase gemstone production to earn more revenue – Emeralds Association
By Chinoyi Chipulu Emeralds and Semi-Precious Stones Mining Association of Zambia (ESMAZ) President Victor Kalesha has urged the government to put measures that will increase gemstone production in the country.…
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Don’t expect prices to reduce following downward fuel adjustment – Economist
By Chinoyi Chipulu and Mubanga Mubanga And economist Kelvin Chisanga says that the reduction of fuel prices is a move in the right direction but zambians should not expect a…
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HH only listens to “inner demons” and white people – Fred
By Mubanga Mubanga Socialist Party leader Dr Fred M’membe has asked President Hakainde Hichilema where the solutions he had whilst in opposition on ending loadshedding are. And Dr M’membe said the…
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Step mother burns to death girl,5, over K20 theft
By Chinoyi Chipulu A five-year-old girl of Ndola’s Lubuto Township who was burnt on both hands by her step mother for allegedly stealing a K20 has died. The girl’s step…
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We’ve increased security cooperation with Zambia, says US commander
By Mubukwanu Kaingu Commander of the United States of America Africa Command (AFRICOM) Michael Langley says the US has increased security cooperation with Zambia but has no plans to set…
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Choose other pay television if not satisfied with MultiChoice – Dodia
By Mubanga Mubanga Consumers are free to choose whether they like watching repeated programmes on DStv or find alternatives because we are in a free market economy, economist Yusuf Dodia…
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USA commits US$67 million towards drought efforts
By Chinoyi Chipulu USAID deputy administrator for policy programing Isobel Coleman has announced that the United States of America will give Zambia US$67 million to address the current drought and…
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Chanda, Chirwa hail ATI operationalisation by govt
By Mubanga Mubanga We all know that it is not a perfect law, but it is a good start, because we have been crying for the Access to Information law…
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