ZAMBIANS CAN’T WAIT TO SEE A FULLY FUNCTIONAL KCM ….people are expecting Vedanta to fully take over KCM before end of this June, says ANDD The Advocates for National Development and Democracy (ANDD) says Zambians cannot wait to see a fully functional Konkola Copper Mines Plc after exhausting all the modalities for Vedanta Resources to… Continue reading ZAMBIANS CAN’T WAIT TO SEE A FULLY FUNCTIONAL KCM
Category: Business
Solving Yango Murders
Emmanuel Mwamba writes: Solving Yango Murders If the Zambia Police and ZICTA were just half serious, the Yango murders must be among the easiest cases to solve, save future lives and make the business safe for both drivers and passengers. Because to use a ride-hailing service, it uses mobile phones and phone numbers. In ride-hailing,… Continue reading Solving Yango Murders
LOAD SHEDDING, EXCHANGE RATE FLUCTUATIONS CRIPPLE MANUFACTURING SECTOR, ZAM VICE PRESIDENT WARNS
LOAD SHEDDING, EXCHANGE RATE FLUCTUATIONS CRIPPLE MANUFACTURING SECTOR, ZAM VICE PRESIDENT WARNS The Zambia Association of Manufacturers (ZAM) Vice President South, Fronscen Haloba, has sounded the alarm on the devastating impact of load-shedding and fluctuating exchange rates on the manufacturing sector. According to Mrs. Haloba, the sector has been forced to reduce production capacity due… Continue reading LOAD SHEDDING, EXCHANGE RATE FLUCTUATIONS CRIPPLE MANUFACTURING SECTOR, ZAM VICE PRESIDENT WARNS
Zambia asks for IMF loan to be increased to $1.7 billion
Zambia asks for IMF loan to be increased to $1.7 billion LUSAKA, June 4 (Reuters) – The International Monetary Fund (IMF) said on Tuesday that Zambia’s government had asked for its $1.3 billion loan programme to be increased to $1.7 billion to help it respond to a severe drought.The IMF also said in a statement… Continue reading Zambia asks for IMF loan to be increased to $1.7 billion
WE’VE REPOSSESSED TANKERS FROM OMCs NOT REMITTING THEIR DUES – NKANDU
WE’VE REPOSSESSED TANKERS FROM OMCs NOT REMITTING THEIR DUES – NKANDU YOUTH, Sport and Arts Minister Elvis Nkandu says government has repossessed some tankers from oil marketing companies that were not adhering to the payment agreement plan.In an interview, Nkandu said government had started the process of giving the tankers to credible oil marketing companies… Continue reading WE’VE REPOSSESSED TANKERS FROM OMCs NOT REMITTING THEIR DUES – NKANDU
Zambian Kwacha Turns World Beater With Help From Central Bank
2024-02-19 12:16:37.466 GMT By Taonga Mitimingi and Colleen Goko (Bloomberg) — Zambia’s currency is in its longest winning streak in nearly a year, supported by an unexpectedly large interest-rate hike and a decree that local banks hold back more funds in reserve. The kwacha has climbed almost every day since the Bank of Zambia increased… Continue reading Zambian Kwacha Turns World Beater With Help From Central Bank
THIEVES STEAL EAGLES IMPORTED MEALIE-MEAL
THIEVES STEAL EAGLES IMPORTED MEALIE-MEAL By Patricia Male Thieves last night broke into one of the Zambia National Service -ZNS- at Kasumbalesa Boarder which was housing imported eagles’ mealie meal meant for export to the Democratic Republic of Congo. ZNS Chief Marketing and Public Relations Mable Nyone has disclosed that 212 by 25-kilogram bags of… Continue reading THIEVES STEAL EAGLES IMPORTED MEALIE-MEAL
REA BOARD APPROVES OVER K594 MILLION BUDGET FOR IMPLEMENTATION OF RURAL ELECTRIFICATION PROJECTS IN 2024
REA BOARD APPROVES OVER K594 MILLION BUDGET FOR IMPLEMENTATION OF RURAL ELECTRIFICATION PROJECTS IN 2024 By Patricia Male The Rural Electrification Authority -REA- Board of Directors has approved a K594, 214,177 budget for the implementation of rural electrification projects across the 10 provinces of Zambia. Speaking at a media briefing in Lusaka today, REA Chief… Continue reading REA BOARD APPROVES OVER K594 MILLION BUDGET FOR IMPLEMENTATION OF RURAL ELECTRIFICATION PROJECTS IN 2024
Wicknell explains source of wealth
FLAMBOYANT businessman and philanthropist Mr Wicknell Chivayo has explained his source of wealth, saying he is involved in legitimate business interests which over the years have seen him accumulate a considerable amount of wealth. Mr Chivayo has come under the spotlight over the last few weeks, as he splurged on a cars for various people,… Continue reading Wicknell explains source of wealth
LCC TO SHUT DOWN ERRING BARS, NIGHT CLUBS ON VALENTINE’S DAY
LCC TO SHUT DOWN ERRING BARS, NIGHT CLUBS ON VALENTINE’S DAY 13th February, 2024 The Lusaka City Council (LCC) is cautioning bars, nightclubs and casino owners against allowing underage patrons on their premises to maximise their returns on special days such as Valentine’s Day. Bars, nightclubs and casino owners as well as liquor stores are… Continue reading LCC TO SHUT DOWN ERRING BARS, NIGHT CLUBS ON VALENTINE’S DAY