ZIM says Zambia facing myriad economic challenges
THE Zambia Institute of Marketing (ZIM) has said it is alive to the fact that Zambia is facing a myriad of social and economic challenges which needed concerted efforts to be resolved.
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Govt hands over classroom block in Kaoma
Government has handed over a 1×2 classroom block that was constructed under 2023 Constituency Development Fund (CDF), valued at K497,000 to Chana community of Mulamatila ward in Kaoma District.
Make Nshima affordable for all
The persistent queues for Zambia National Service (ZNS) Eagle mealie meal, as highlighted by Howard Kunda, president of Zambia Wake-Up Party (ZAWAPA), paint a stark picture of food insecurity in our nation. It’s a distressing reality that demands immediate attention from the government.
Fight against corruption yielding results – Nkulukusa
SECRETARY to the Treasury Felix Nkulukusa says the Government has made huge strides in fighting corruption as evidenced by the various efforts and the enactment of legislation aimed at promoting transparency.
Nc’wala a reminder of the importance of cultures – Nkombo
MINISTER of Local Government and Rural Development Gary Nkombo has reaffirmed government’s commitment to supporting traditional ceremonies country wide.
Impose foreign Exchange control
MULTINATIONALS externalizing huge amounts of hard currency are behind the demand pressure depreciating the Zambian Kwacha, therefore the Bank of Zambia should consider implementing foreign exchange control in the short term to stem the tide, a Zambian economist has proposed.
ZNS mealie meal not benefiting Zambians – Kunda
POOR Zambians have continued being subjected to queuing for the Zambia National Service (ZNS) Eagle mealie meal because the commodity is always in short supply across the country where most are buying not for consumption but for resale in other areas and across borders, Howard Kunda has observed.
BoZ advised to impose exchange controls to slow Kwacha depreciation
ECONOMIST Trevor Hambayi has urged the Central Bank to invest in short term measures such as imposing exchange controls in order to cushion the current rapid depreciation of the kwacha.
Chibomba calls for activation of fuel reserves
POLICY Analyst Kelvin Chibomba has called for policy reforms and the activation of fuel reserves in the country to prevent the ongoing rise in the cost of living.
Bizwell Mutale sued for failing to pay rent
BUSINESS executive Bizwell Mutale and his company, MKP South Africa (Zambia) Limited have been sued in the Lusaka High Court for alleged rental arrears amounting to over US$150,000.