Economy
Lusaka City Council loses K 60 billion in unpaid rates.
Lusaka City Council (LCC) is losing an estimated cost of K60 billion in unpaid rates annually.
This is according to a Valuation Roll listing register which shows that commercial
properties are topping the list.
This came to light during a Strategic Planning...
Economy
Government disburses K2.8bn to purchase maize in Mazabuka
Government, through the Food Reserve Agency (FRA), has so far disbursed K 2.8 Billion to Mazabuka district for the payment of farmers who sold their maize to the agency.
Mazabuka District Agricultural Coordinator, Richard Nambwalu, disclosed this to
ZANIS in Mazabuka...
Economy
Govt urged to speed up implementation of decentralization process
Samfya District Commissioner, Sylvester Chimfwembe, says government should speed up the decentralization process for it to be completed soon.
Mr. Chimfwembe made the call yesterday when he received copies of the English and
Bemba versions of the Fifth National Development Plan...
Economy
Government has secured K200 billion to buy excess maize from farmers – Levy
Government has secured K200 billion to buy excess maize from farmers through out the country.
President Levy Mwanawasa announced this today when he addressed hundreds of people who received him on arrival at Chipata Airport.
Mr. Mwanawasa is in Chipata to...
Economy
Investors dispels fears of displacement among Mufulira’s Mokambo residents
International Copper Systems Limited, ICS, of Canada the joint owners of the closed Mokambo Mine in Mufulira district, says no residents living within the vicinity of the mine would be displaced one the company begins full scale Copper production.
The...
Economy
Levy praises OPEC, World Bank
President Mwanawasa has praised the Oil Producing and Exporting Countries (OPEC) and the World Bank for aiding Zambia in her quest to foster development.
President Mwanawasa revealed that OPEC had committed a total of K28 billion towards
the rehabilitation of the...
Economy
FRA releases K1 billion for maize purchase in Katete
The Food Reserve Agency, FRA, has released One billion kwacha towards payment for maize bought bought from farmers in Katete district.
Katete district Food Reserve Agency, FRA, Manager Patson Mwale confirmed the release of the funds to ZANIS today.
Mr Mwale...
Economy
Magande urges BOZ to supervise Micro-finance institutions
Finance and National Planning Minister Ngandu Magande has urged the Bank of Zambia (BOZ) to stringently supervise macro-finance institutions in the country.
Mr. Magande says through supervision, the Central Bank could strengthen the banking
sector as this would evoke consumer confidence.
The...
Economy
Govt delays the 16% pay hike for ministers so as to pay farmers
Deputy Minister of Finance and National Planning Jonas Shakafuswa has disclosed that ministers and other senior government officials have not yet started receiving their 16 per cent salary increment because government has to pay farmers who sold their maize...
Economy
SADC peacekeeping force becomes a reality
The Southern African Development Community (SADC) Brigade (SADCBRIG) comprising the military, the police and civilian components has officially been launched in Lusaka at a colourful parade, with 554 uniformed personnel present.
The SADCBRIG, launched at Zambia Air Force's (ZAF) City...
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A few good men
By Nkonkomalimba Kafunda
While it is undoubtedly healthy, right and proper for citizens to take keen interest in affairs of...