EU signs 13.5 million Euros agreement facilitate trade between Zambia and Malawi
The European Union and the Common Market for Eastern and Southern Africa (COMESA) have signed a 13.5 Million Euros agreement aimed at enhancing trade facilitation between Zambia and Malawi.
The four year agreement is meant to contribute to infrastructure development, improved trade, private sector development...
Zambezi River Authority says Kariba dam spill gates were not opened
The Zambezi River Authority have dismissed reports suggesting that it opened spill gates this year at the Kariba Dam which has caused low water levels that have affected the generation of electricity.
The River Authority has clarified that the current power deficit the country is...
Tax exemptions are narrowing Zambia’s tax base, says IMF Country Rep
THE International Monetary Fund (IMF) has observed that certain tax exemptions are narrowing Zambia’s tax base which urgently needs to be broadened to allow Government collect more revenue for development.
IMF Zambia country representative, Alfredo Baldini, observed that tax exemptions on certain areas which had...
Ministry of Works, Supply want to single source contractors to complete stalled projects
THE Ministry of Works and Supply will apply for authority from the Zambia Public Procurement Authority (ZPPA) to allow it to single source contractors who should take over construction projects that are behind schedule in the new districts countrywide.
Most of the contractors engaged to...
Government dismisses three accounting staff from the Ministry of Housing and Infrastructure Development for stealing public funds
The Government, through the Civil Service Commission, has dismissed three accounting staff from the Ministry of Housing and Infrastructure Development for abuse and theft of public funds.
Those dismissed are Enoce Kashweka, a Principal Accountant, Eugen Kausu, an Accounts Assistant, and Huston Hachuma, an Accounts...
