By Leah Ngoma The opposition UPND says it is not bothered by the ruling patriotic front`s alleged early campaigns ahead of the Lukashya and Mwansabombwe parliamentary by-elections. This follows PF Secretary General, Davies Mwila`s visit to Mwansabombwe where he donated covid-19 items and the recent directive by Minister in the office vice-president, Olipa Phiri…
The economics association of Zambia-EAZ- has advised government to create a favorable environment that will enable Zambians to invest in the information and communication technology –ICT- sector. EAZ President Lubinda Haabazoka tells phoenix business news that the bureaucracy and unfair competition Zambians experience discourages them to take up huge investment opportunities. Dr. Haabazoka says following…
By Logic Lukwanda Economist Yusuf Dodia has predicted a tough time for the government to formulate the 2021 national budget due to various adverse factors. Mr. Dodia has attributed the low local revenue collection by the Zambia Revenue Authority –ZRA- due to reduced economic activities and the expected little donor support from cooperating partners…
By Chileshe Mwango The opposition New Hope MMD says there is need to closely monitor government’s trend in printing money. Party Vice President Reuben Sambo has told Phoenix News in an interview that with huge local debt distress, the state may be tempted to illegally print money to settle the indebtedness. Meanwhile, Reverend Sambo…
By Balewa Zyuulu Chief Government Spokesperson Dora Siliya has urged the media in Zambia to stop providing coverage to politicians championing tribalism. Addressing the media in Lusaka today, Ms Siliya said the media has a huge responsibility of promoting peace and unity in the country. Ms Siliya who is also Information and Broadcasting Services…
By Michael Kaluba Mopani Copper Mines has officially written to government to appeal against the decision to reject the mines second proposal to place its Kitwe and Mufulira operations on care and maintenance. Government through the Director of Mines recently rejected Mopani Copper Mines proposal to place its Mufulira and Kitwe operations on care and…
By Prudence Siabana Local Government Minister Charles Banda has with immediate effect suspended the operations of Lusaka and Kitwe City Councils for 3 months due to illegal land allocation. This follows investigations carried out in Lusaka’s Emmasdale Township where illegalities in planning permissions were established and Kitwe where illegal land allocation is rampant. Speaking…
