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ECONOMIST CALLS FOR RESOURCE RE-ALIGNMENTS AMID US$50 MILLION HEALTH SECTOR AID CUT

By Cecilia Chiluba An Economist says the $50 million cut by the US government calls for resource re-alignments because the move will destabilize Zambia's healthcare management system. Yesterday, the United…

Cecilia Chiluba May 9, 2025

Crime Policy & Regulation

ZAMBIA, MOZAMBIQUE RETRIEVE TWO TRAFFICKED INDIVIDUALS

By Amos Sikaonga Zambia and Mozambique`s Defense and Security agencies have retrieved two individuals who had been trafficked between the two countries. The two individuals include a seven months old…

Cecilia Chiluba May 7, 2025

Mining Policy & Regulation Tax

MINING SECTOR REQUIRES HOLISTIC REFORMS TO BALANCE INVESTOR APPEAL WITH NATIONAL BENEFIT-RESEARCHER

By Cecilia Chiluba A Researcher says Zambia’s mining sector requires holistic reforms to balance investor appeal with national benefit. Chaaku Collins Nyambozhi told Money News that key steps that need…

Cecilia Chiluba May 7, 2025

Business & Finance Economy Policy & Regulation

ZAMBIA, ZIMBABWE CALL FOR ENHANCED COLLABORATION TO ENHANCE PRODUCT SAFETY

By Cecilia Chiluba Zambia Compulsory Standards Agency (ZCSA) and Zimbabwe’s Department of Quality Assurance and Trade Measures have called for enhanced collaboration with each other to support trade between the…

Cecilia Chiluba May 7, 2025

News Policy & Regulation

ZAMBIA’S PROGRESS TOWARDS TOBACCO HARM REDUCTION STILL FACES OBSTACLES- THR

By Cecilia Chiluba Tobacco Harm Reduction (THR) Zambia has cautioned that Zambia’s progress towards tobacco harm reduction still faces obstacles due to low public awareness and inconsistent access to alternatives.…

Cecilia Chiluba May 7, 2025

Economy Policy & Regulation Tax

REVENUE LEAKAGE, NARROW TAX BASES HAVE HINDERED DEVELOPMENT-ZRA

By Cecilia Chiluba Zambia Revenue Authority (ZRA) says revenue leakage and narrow tax bases have hindered development despite abundant mineral resources. Authority Commissioner General Dingani Banda said it is in…

Cecilia Chiluba May 5, 2025

Business & Finance Economy Policy & Regulation

LPG ASSOCIATION IMPLORES AUTHORITIES TO ADDRESS PROLIFERATION OF GAS REFILLING KIOSKS

By Cecilia Chiluba Zambia Liquefied Petroleum Gas Association (ZLPGA) has called on Government and Energy Regulation Board (ERB) to address the proliferation of gas refilling kiosks dotted around the country.…

Cecilia Chiluba April 29, 2025

Policy & Regulation

ZIGCLAP ENDORSES PRESIDENTIAL DIRECTIVE ON GRADING OF ALL FEEDER ROADS

Zambian Institute of Governance and Civil Liberties Advocacy Platform (ZIGCLAP) has endorsed President Hakainde Hichilema's directive to grade all feeder roads across the country. Yesterday, President Hichilema tasked the new…

Joseph Tembo April 1, 2025