Author: Charles Sakala

STAKEHOLDERS IN THE TRANSPORT SECTOR URGED TO CONVENE AND COME UP WITH REDUCED FARES

Government is calling on stakeholders in the transport sector to quickly convene and recommend reduced bus fares following the continued reduction of fuel pump prices in the last three months. Transport and Logistics Minister Frank Tayali notes that bus operators are quick to hike bus fares immediately fuel pump prices increase but are reluctant to

MINING COMPANIES WARNED OF SEVERE CONSEQUENCES IF THEY CONTINUE VIOLATING ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION LAWS

Government has warned mining companies of severe consequences if they continue to violate environmental protection laws while generating pollution. Speaking when he distributed over K14 million to 50 cooperatives from areas affected by mining activity in Kitwe, mines and minerals development minister Paul Kabuswe has challenged individuals and institutions to take the initiative in reporting

UPND TO ARRANGE MEETING WITH CATHOLIC CHURCH LEADERSHIP TO RESOLVE CURRENT STANDOFF

The ruling UPND is calling for an end to the ongoing verbal fight between government and some Roman Catholic priests. Party National Spokesperson Cornelius Mweetwa says the ruling party will therefore arrange for a meeting with the catholic church leadership in order to iron out the misunderstanding and concentrate on serving the people. Speaking in

GOVT CALLS FOR PATIENCE AMONG STAKEHOLDERS REGARDING MINING IN LOWER ZAMBEZI

Government is calling for patience among stakeholders concerning the issue of mining in the Lower Zambezi National Park as the Zambia Environmental Management Agency-ZEMA- is expected to update the nation soon. Mwembeshi Resources Limited, the company which was given a license to carryout copper mining in the Lower Zambezi National Park is expected to commence

OMCS ADVOCATING FOR A POLICY STATEMENT THAT WOULD MAKE IT A CRIME FOR ANY OMC TO RUN OUT OF FUEL WITHIN DAYS OF A PRICE INCREASE

Oil Marketing Companies Association of Zambia President, Dr. Kafula Mubanga says the association is advocating for a policy statement that would allow the Energy Regulation Board -ERB- to make it a crime for any oil marketing company to run out of fuel within days of a price increase. Dr. Mubanga acknowledges that some oil marketing

COOKING OIL PRICES LIKELY TO REMAIN UNCHANGED DESPITE ZAMBIA RECORDING SOYA BEANS BUMPER HARVEST

The Crushers and Edible Oil Refiners’ Association-CEDORA- has predicted that cooking oil prices are likely to remain unchanged despite Zambia recording a soya beans bumper harvest in the last farming season. CEDORA Director Aubrey Chibumba says this is because much of the cooking oil consumed in Zambia is imported and that only 20 percent is
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