Govt working on strategy for copper production
The Ministry of Mines and Minerals Development will soon mop up and put on record all mines and license owners in order to meet the three million metric tonnes Copper…
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Mansa bemoan high price of Caterpillars
Caterpillar traders at Down UB market in Mansa District in Luapula Province have bemoaned the high prices of caterpillars this year. Margaret Musonda, one of the traders, says the high price of caterpillars…
BoZ increases MPR from 13.5 to 14.0 %
The Bank of Zambia (BoZ) has announced the increase in the Monetary Policy Rate (MPR) by 50 basis points to 14.0 percent, aimed at steering the inflation back towards the…
FQM to support local businesses
First Quantum Minerals Limited Trident Operations (FQM) General Manager, Scott Whitehead says his organisation will continue supporting local businesses. Mr Whitehead said his organisation has been working closely with local people through…
President Hichilema launches steel plant
President Hakainde Hichilema has called for speedy and effective implementation of projects in order to accelerate economic growth in the country. Mr Hichilema has since commended Powerful Diligent Varecious (PDV)…
KCM commits itself to rehabilitate social amenities
Konkola Copper Mines ( KCM ) says it remains committed to ensuring a socially and environmentally friendly manner in all towns of its operation. KCM Environmental Manager Moses Munkondya says…
CEEC and ZSIC sign MoU to manage risks
The Zambia State Insurance Company ZSIC General Insurance Limited and the Citizens Economic Empowerment Commission (CEEC) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) for the management of risk on CEEC…
Tax help to develop the country- Luangwa DC
Luangwa District Administrative Officer, Jonathan Manjomba says government taxes help to develop the country. Mr Manjomba explains that revenue collected from taxes help to improve and develop infrastructure as well…
Increase in fake solar products worries govt.
Government has expressed worry with an increase of fake solar products on the market. The authority has since sent a stern warning to businesses that are fond of supplying fake…
ERB refutes fuel shortage
The Energy Regulation Board (ERB) has assured that the country has sufficient fuel stock and has dispelled reports by some sections of the media on fuel shortages. ERB Board Chairperson…