Saturday, June 28, 2025

Economy

Government to pilot vehicle monitoring using smart phones to curb abuse

Minister of Communications and Transport Brian Mushimba says Government is working to improve information technology for enhanced service delivery. Mr Mushimba...

Parliament has unanimously approved the 2017 National Budget

Parliament has unanimously approved the K64.5-billion 2017 national budget without any amendments. The national budget was passed, Wednesday night. First Deputy Speaker of the National Assembly...

Government will hand over the Black Mountain in Kitwe to the rightful owner-Wina

Vice President Inonge Wina says government will hand over the infamous copper slug, Black Mountain in Kitwe to the rightful owner after determination by...

U-Turn on the 7.5% importation Duty on Copper is evidence of Visionless leadership-Sinkamba

REVERSAL ON 7.5% DUTY ON IMPORTATION OF COPPER CONCENTRATES IS EVIDENCE OF GOVERNMENT’S LACK OF CAPABLE AND VISIONARY LEADERSHIP IN MINERAL RESOURCES EXPLOITATION ============================================== Today, Wednesday,...

NATSAVE launches loans for Chiefs

The National Savings and Credit Bank (NATSAVE) has launched an Asset Plus Loan Product for traditional leaders countrywide. The Asset Plus Loan is specifically designed...

Small scale farmers welcome presidential directive on agro input distribution

The Small Scale Farmers Development Agency (SAFADA) has commended President Edgar Lungu for directing that farming inputs be distributed to all parts of...

Government to upgrade Chipata, Kasama, Mongu, Mansa and Solwezi to City status

Government plans to upgrade five municipal councils to city status in the second quarter of next year. Minister of Housing and Infrastructure Development Ronald...

Bulk power users should pay cost reflective electricity tariffs to sustain ZESCO-Yaluma

Government says there is need for bulk power users to pay cost reflective electricity tariffs to ensure Zesco remains afloat and economically viable. Minister of...