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

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

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ZICTA DEACTIVATES 144,000 SCAMMERS

ZICTA DEACTIVATES 144,000 SCAMMERS Zambia Information and Communications Technology Authority (ZICTA) says it deactivated 144,000 scammers as of December last year. The authority last year also received and handled 30,734 service-related complaints, out of which 14,826 bordered on mobile money-related fraud. ZICTA corporate communications manager Hanford Chaaba said in an interview that the authority profiled… Continue reading ZICTA DEACTIVATES 144,000 SCAMMERS

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