Government says it has procured enough essential medicines for health facilities to address the shortage of drugs that hit some health facilities. Ministry of Health Permanent Secretary Technical Service Lackson Kasonka said medicines will be supplied to medical facilities next week. Professor Kasonka said that Government remains focused to ensure that all medical facilities are […]
The new Zambia Revenue Authority (ZRA) board has elected Former Bank of Zambia Governor Caleb Fundanga as Board Chairperson. The Board, at its first seating, also elected Nana Mudenda from the Law Association of Zambia (LAZ) as Vice Chairperson. And Finance Minister Situmbeko Musokotwane has asked the Board to strengthen the measures being administered by […]
The Road Transport and Safety Agency (RTSA) and bus operators have held a consultative meeting to consider the request by transport operators to increase bus fares. RTSA Head Public Relations Fred Mubanga said the proposed increase in bus fares will only be affected after approval by all concerned stakeholders including the Ministry of Transport and […]
The Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) has arrested a Human Resource Officer at the District Health Office in Kalomo, Southern province, for alleged corrupt practices. Modern Pulukuta 51 is believed to have been soliciting for money from members of the general public, promising to facilitate their employment. Pulukuta allegedly solicited for a 5,000 kwacha from a member […]
A-14-year-old girl has been raped and murdered by unknown people in Lusaka’s Garden Compound. According to residents, the body of the Juvenile was found around 07 hours yesterday. GIFT Mwanza The incident occurred between Friday April 1, around 22:00 and Saturday April 2, at 06:00. Police spokesperson Rae Hamoonga said the body of Gift Mwanza […]
By Staff Writer Chingola Youth Activist Arthur Teleshi says that Government should concentrate on growing the Gross Domestic product (GDP) rather than concentrating on reducing inflation. He said growing the GDP is possible through subsidizing production in agriculture, mining, tourism, sports and arts, value addition to the natural resources and agricultural produce. Mr Teleshi said […]
By CHINOYI CHIPULU Golden Party President Jackson Silavwe says the increment of fuel prices will bring poverty and economic hardships to the Zambian people. Mr Silavwe said the increment of pump prices will have an effect on cost of essential goods and services with prices in transport, electricity , food and other essentials expected to […]
By CHINOYI CHIPULU Golden Party President Jackson Silavwe says the increment of fuel prices will bring poverty and economic hardships to the Zambian people. Mr Silavwe said the increment of pump prices will have an effect on cost of essential goods and services with prices in transport, electricity , food and other essentials expected to […]
The Energy Regulations board (ERB) has adjusted upwards the pump prices of petroleum products by K4.54/liter for petrol and K4.68/liter for diesel. ERB Board Chairperson Reynolds Bowa said that the increase in pump prices is due to the continued strain in global oil supply mainly due to the geopolitical conflict between Russia and Ukraine. Mr […]
By Mercy Chewe Former Chief Government Whip Steve Chungu says the New Dawn Government is contradicting itself by attempting to borrow money from the International Monetary Fund (IMF) when it is under taxing mining companies. Mr Chungu, the immediate past Luanshya Member of Parliament, said Zambia has the potential to get more money from mining […]
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