Business
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Some lenders have promised to cut debt by 20% if UPND wins – HHUPND president Hakainde Hichilema says his party is so geared to tackle Zambia’s debt that it has already commenced negotiations with some lenders who have agreed to reduce the country’s debt up to 20 percent.... […]
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This year’s maize harvest will be the highest in history, predicts KatamboAGRICULTURE Minister Micheal Katambo says the country has recorded the highest ever maize production during the 2020-2021 agricultural season. Speaking when announcing the crop focus results, Wednesday, Katambo said the maize production for this agricultural... […]
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There’s been mistrust between govt and investors, admits MusukwaMINES Minister Richard Musukwa says there has been mistrust between government and mining investors because they have not been coming to the table with “clean hands”. And Musukwa says government is looking for an investor... […]
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Mend your relations with investors to benefit from high copper prices, Magande urges govtFORMER Finance Minister Ng’andu Magande says government and investors should work on their relationship so that they can take advantage of the high copper prices. In an interview, Magande said lack of a good relationship... […]
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EIZ doesn’t have powers to demolish, but we advised govt against Alick Nkhata bridge – Ng’anduENGINEERING Institution of Zambia (EIZ) president Eng. Abel Ng’andu says it remains the decision of the government on whether it will go ahead with the demolition of the Alick Nkhata flyover bridge as advised by... […]
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You can’t be on FISP forever, graduate to accommodate others, Lungu tells farmersPRESIDENT Edgar Lungu says there is no need for farmers who were placed on the Farmer Input Support Program (FISP) to remain on the program forever. Speaking, Thursday, in Mpika district of Muchinga Province, when... […]
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Tell us how you’ll dismantle debt, ActionAid challenges politiciansACTION AID country director Nalucha Ziba has challenged politicians to explain to the electorate during campaigns how they will dismantle Zambia’s debt once they form government, which she says has reached unsustainable levels. In an... […]
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Zambia may not benefit much from hiked copper prices, fears ZACCIZAMBIA Chamber of Commerce and Industry (ZACCI) president Chabuka Kawesha says Zambia is unlikely to significantly benefit from the rise in copper prices because of the mechanisms in place. Copper prices have continued to surge,... […]
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It’s wrong to limit Zambians to 20% sub-contracts – Ng’anduFINANCE Minister Dr Bwalya Ng’andu says Zambians should not be imposed with a limitation when it comes to accessing contracts. Speaking when he appeared on ZNBC’s Sunday Interview, Dr Ng’andu said the 20 percent allocation... […]
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Securing modern equipment has been major challenge for Mulungushi Textiles, explains IDCINDUSTRIAL Development Corporation (IDC) Chief Executive Officer Mateyo Kaluba says the Corporation will spearhead investments into Mulungushi Textiles following a sustained approach. Responding to a query, Mateyo said the decision by the government to limit... […]
