By MAIMBO MWEEMBA Government has released an additional over K19m Kwacha to enable the Tanzania Zambia Railways (TAZARA) dismantle part of the salary arrears. Transport and Logistics Minister Frank Tayali says the funds will cater for payroll related salary payments. Mr Tayali said government will continue addressing the challenges of TAZARA until the business is […]
By Staff writer The Ministry of Finance and National Planning yesterday held a virtual meeting with the International Monetary Fund (IMF) to update the Staff-Level-Agreement Reached in December last year. The Ministry states that during the meeting, updates were made on the macro-economic framework underpinning the program due to an updated economic forecast and progress […]
By MAIMBO MWEEMBA A 22-Year Old man of Solwezi has been charged and arrested for incest after he allegedly had sex with his step sister. Police spokesperson Rae Hamoonga said the matter was reported at Kyawama police station by the victim aged 16 years of the same address. Mr Hamoonga said that the incident happened […]
By MAIMBO MWEEMBA Chingola Nchanga Constituency Member of Parliament Derricky Chilundika has donated hampers to expecting mother at Kabundi Clinic in his constituency. Speaking during the donation, Mr Chilundika said the donation was to show appreciation to the people as well as a fulfillment of his campaign promise of giving back to the community. Mr […]
By Staff Writer The Zambia Revenue Authority (ZRA) has unearthed a scam used by importers to smuggle alcohol into the country by concealing it under coal. This discovery comes after ZRA intercepted two trucks in Kazungula carrying 1,202 cases of assorted alcoholic drinks, 11 loose bottles concealed under coal fines. The seized items could have […]
The Provisional Liquidator (PL) of Konkola Copper Mines Plc (KCM), Celine Nair, has pledged continuous oxygen supply by the Company to government hospitals for treatment of Covid-19 patients to sustain the fight of the pandemic and save lives. Ms Nair, who is the Acting Administrator General and Official Receiver of Zambia, said during her tour […]
By MAIMBO MWEEMBA Two people in Lusaka have been arrested for being in possession of what is suspected to be a human skull and teeth. The suspects have been identified as Voster Kaoila aged 44 and Victor Nyambe aged 42 both of Meanwood Ndeke area in Lusaka. Zambia Police Spokesperson Rae Hamoonga says the suspects […]
By Mercy Chewe International footballer Collins Mbesuma has invited foreign and local scouts for this weekend’s Copperbelt Youth Soccer tournament being organised by his academy at Kafubu Stadium in Luanshya. Mbesuma said 24 Under-15 and Under-18 Teams have confirmed their participation in the youth tournament taking place on Saturday and Sunday. The former Roan United striker […]
By MAIMBO MWEEMBA ZCCM Investments Holding Plc has engaged a globally renowned investment bank, Rothschild & Company South Africa Limited to assist with the strategic review of Mopani Copper Mines Plc. This engagement follows a competitive procurement process in which five other companies, both local and international, participated. Rothschild and Company has extensive experience and […]
By Staff Writer The World Trade Organisation (WTO) is working to establish a 10-million dollar Fisheries Funding Mechanism, aimed at providing targeted technical and capacity building assistance. The assistance is to developing and Least Developed Countries for them to set up strong and effective operations in the fisheries sector. Speaking when she introduced the funding […]
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