Economy
Farmers in Northern province owed K1 bn by FRA
FRA owes farmers in Chinsali district in Northern Province over K1 billion.
And small scale farmers in the district have not benefited from the Fertilizer support Programe (FSP) because the District Agricultural Co-ordinator (DACO) is allegedly blocking the farmers...
Economy
Govt to recapitalize NCZ again
Ministry of Agriculture and Cooperatives Permanent Secretary Dr. Sam Mundia has reassured Nitrogen Chemicals of Zambia workers that government will inform them of what it has done in order to address the problem of salaries and other issues affecting...
Economy
UK backs Zambian plan on Mining Wealth
The British Government says it supports the Zambian Government in its objective of achieving a more equitable distribution of natural resource wealth, whilst at the same time ensuring Zambia remains an attractive destination for mining investment.
A statement released...
Economy
SADC summit in Lusaka gobbled K16 billion, parley told
Parliament heard today that K16. 1 billion was spent on the preparations and hosting of the 27th Southern African Community (SADC) ordinary Summit of Heads of States and government in Lusaka in August, 2007.
Foreign Affairs Deputy Minister Fashion...
Economy
Govt looking into the plight of NCZ workers
Government has appealed to the Nitrogen Chemicals of Zambia (NCZ) workers who are demanding payment of their four months salary arrears to remain calm as it addresses their plight.
Ministry of Agriculture Permanent Secretary Dr Sam Mundia says government through...
Economy
ZFE attributes increase in Child labour to poverty
THE Zambia Federation of Employers (ZFE) says the increase in child labour is due to high poverty levels in the country.
Federation president Dan Musenge said the trend could be reduced if employers took immediate effective action in a bid...
Economy
Japan, Zambia seal K2.3 grant aid
The governments of Japan and Zambia have today signed a K2.34 billion (70 million Japanese yen) grant aid agreement to finance a detailed design study of the ground water development project in Luapula province.
The project is aimed at...
Economy
Cotton farmers promised better reward for their sweat
Dunavant Zambia limited in Choma has assured farmers of better reward for their sweat in the production of cotton.
The company agriculture manager, Mwendabai Sinyinda says the company was doing a lot to support farmers involved in the production...
Economy
Government will no longer issue contracts under FIDIC – Simbao
Government says it will no longer issue contracts under the International Federation of Consultants (FIDIC) because the country does not benefit from the institution.
Officiating at a consultative workshop on the status of the Zambian construction industry, in Lusaka...
Economy
Workers at Nitrogen Chemicals stage peaceful demonstration
Workers at Nitrogen Chemicals of Zambia today staged a peaceful demonstation and stormed the office of the Kafue District Commissioner Mr. Michael Bwalya demanding to be paid their four months salary arrears.
The workers also demanded that government should...
Latest News
HH has not demoted Stephen Katuka, he has promoted him to National Chair
Contrary to information circulating in some sectors of the media suggesting that UPND President Hakainde Hichilema yesterday demoted Mr...