The opposition Leadership Movement has questioned the UPND government’s political will to undertake the much-needed electoral reforms before the 2026 General Elections. Party Leader Richard Silumbe says although electoral and constitutional reforms are critical in strengthening monitoring institutions like the Electoral Commission of Zambia-ECZ, the government seems hesitant to address the significant issues observed in
Over 2500 employees of First Quantum Minerals-FQM- will be impacted by the planned reorganization beginning next month, the majority of whom will be rehired by Kansashi once the consolidation is finished by October this year. National Union of Miners and Allied Workers-NUMAW- President Saul Simujika says FQM made it clear during a meeting yesterday that
The Centre for Trade Policy and Development-CTPD- says there are high prospects of Zambia concluding its debt restructuring deal before the end of the year despite delays. Experts say more delay in debt restructuring poses a severe threat of higher inflation, which could affect the country’s credit ratings both in the short and medium term.
President Hakainde Hichilema has urged diplomats to be in the forefront in resolving regional conflicts which he says are unfortunately on the rise. Speaking when he received letters of credence from Cuba’s Ambassador Designate to Zambia Mariledis Marales, High Commissioner-Designate of the Kingdom of Eswatini, Lindiwe Kunene and Saudi Arabia Ambassador Designate to Zambia Ali
Mopani Copper Mines and Konkola Copper Mines-KCM- currently owe approximately $200 million to over 400 Mine Suppliers and Contractors between them. According to Association of Mine Suppliers and Contractor’s President Costa Mwaba, Mopani Copper Mines is in over 6 months arrears and owes more than $100 million to association members, hampering their progress and ability
Economist Michelo Maunga says Zambia’s 2020 debt default on the repayment of euro bonds has continued to manifest itself in the economic challenges the country is currently facing. According to the Ministry of Finance, the total public debt stock climbed to $32.8 billion, including interest arrears at the end of last year, of which $18.6
Parliamentary Chief Whip Stanford Mulusa has urged members of parliament to desist from tribal talk and divisive politics as tribalism is a danger to national peace and unity. Addressing the media at parliament today, Mr Mulusa says it is sad that tribal talk has resurfaced with some lawmakers accusing the UPND government of using public
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