Over 2000 jobs on the line after 15 manganese mines close from loadshedding
By Chinoyi Chipulu Mine, Contractors, Factory, and Allied Workers Union President Joseph Kasonka says Zesco’s failure to implement an equal distribution of power to factories has led to the closure…
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Security guard shoots 5 to prove gun is not a toy
By Chinoyi Chipulu A 40-year-old security guard working at Simba Beverages in Lusaka has shot and wounded five company workers using a shotgun, to prove that his gun was not…
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Chingola DEBS says “dust emissions” from nearby industrial activities affecting school, community
By Mubanga Mubanga Chingola District Education Board secretary Noah Simulunga says there is no “pollution” but just “dust emissions”, when reacting to the story that pupil’s at Chingola’s Breakfield Primary…
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Increase gold reserves to achieve economic stability – Economists
By Jane Chanda Economist Emmanuel Zulu has urged the government to increase its gold reserves and back the Kwacha with the precious metal to achieve economic stability and combat inflation.…
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Clinical officer arrested for drawing K153,000 govt salary while being employed elsewhere
By Mubanga Mubanga The Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) has arrested a clinical officer for entering into another employment contract, while still employed at the Ministry of Health. In a statement by…
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Power rationing greatly hampering poultry production – PAZ
By Jane Chanda The Poultry Association of Zambia (PAZ) says the industry is grappling with numerous challenges among them, power rationing, high input costs, and scarce raw materials, which are…
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Judiciary on trial over 9 nullified seats – Ngoma … Chabinga, Ng’ona’s drama can’t be entertained by any serious institutions
By Chinoyi Chipulu Governance Expert Professor Edgar Ngoma says Morgan Ng’ona and Robert Chabinga are engaging in the highest order of drama which must not be entertained by any serious…
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Reduced Dollar demand, govt intervention leading to Kwacha appreciation – Economist
By Jane Chanda Economist Kelvin Chisanga says the recent appreciation of the Kwacha against the US Dollar is a result of a combination of factors. Chisanga cited a decrease in…
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Traders cry foul following LCC’s decision to ban trading at Kulima Tower
By Jane Chanda Margaret Chisha, a long-time trader at Kulima Tower Bus Station has expressed her deep concerns over the Lusaka City Council (LCC) sudden decision to ban trading in…
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Govt spent K13.8 billion on servicing local, international debt in June, 2024
By Mubanga Mubanga The government spent K13.8 billion towards serving local and international debt in the month of June, 2024 According to statement released by the Ministry of Finance yesterday,…
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