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The Independent Observer

Vice President expected in Turkey tomorrow

Vice-President Inonge Wina is tomorrow expected in Turkey for a three-day official visit. Zambia’s Ambassador to Turkey, Joseph Chilengi said during the visit, Mrs Wina will hold bilateral talks with her Turkish counterpart , Fuat Oktay to discuss issues of mutual interest  and development co-operation between the two countries. Mr Chilengi also said the Vice-President will have a […]

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Rental Tax Vs Minimum Taxable income

The minimum chargeable (taxable) income in Zambia is at K3,305. Meaning, if you earn any income below or less than K3,305 the tax due to ZRA is zero percent (0.00%). Now my concern is this: How come ZRA decided to put a “blanket” percentage of 10% on rentals (withholding tax) without taking into consideration how […]

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Regional Parley ‘ll enhance democracy-Matibini

By JOHN SAKALA Speaker of the National Assembly Patrick Matibini says transformation of the Parliamentary Forum into a regional parliament will enhance democracy at the regional level. Dr Matibini sad regional parliament would help in the enactment of standard models laws which can be domesticated into national laws by member states. He was speaking in […]

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Government aiming at reducing developmental inequalities

…..China Jiangx promises world class works to boost economy By ALICE NACHILEMBE Government has identified that reducing developmental inequalities is one of the pillars to achieving the goal of the Seventh Nation Development Plan (7NDP). Minister of National Development Planning, Alexander Chiteme said reducing developmental inequalities, is one of the strategies and promotion to achieve […]

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Mayor Sampa constitutes new committees

Lusaka Mayor Miles Sampa has constituted new Standing committees of the Council. Mr Sampa said the mandate of the previous committees ended in December 2017, Cholera outbreak and the subsequent demise of late Mayor Mr Wilson Kalumba in May this year, the process was delayed. He said time to constitute committees to steer the Council […]

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Zambia receives additional Us$ 14.6 million for strengthening Climate Resilience

The Government of Zambia has received US$ 14.6 million from the Climate Investment Fund as additional financing for the Zambia Strengthening Climate Resilience – Pilot Program for Climate Resilience (PPCR PHASE II) Project. Ministry Of National Development Planning Spokesperson Chibaula Silwamba said the funds were approved on 18 June 2018 and will be effective on […]

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