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Fuel price to reduce by June

The UPND says it is expected that fuel prices will reduce as various energy reforms are being applied in order to reduce fuel prices and make the sector more viable. UPND Energy Committee Member Noel Nkhoma explains that as part of reforms, government announced that it will no longer participate in the supply of oil […]

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Govt procures enough essential medicines

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 […]

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Funga is new ZRA Chairperson

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 […]

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Request to increase bus fares to be considered

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 […]

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Health HR nabbed for corruption

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 […]

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Girl 14 raped and murdered

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 […]

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Concentrate on growing GDP Govt urged

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 […]

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Fuel hike will bring economic hardship and poverty

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 […]

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Subsidise fuel again, Govt told

By MAIMBO MWEEMBA Some residents of Chingola have called on Government to start importing fuel from countries nearby, to avoid direct impact once the oil market is unstable. Speaking in an interview, Chingola based business owner Arthur Mukonda says Government should invest in the rail line to Angola where prices can easily be negotiated. “This […]

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