Author: Charles Sakala

Govts’ Intervention In The Mopani Copper Mine Workers’ Matter With Stanbic Bank A Political Gimmick

By Michael Kaluba   Some of the 2,500 Mopani Copper Mine employees have received the news of governments’ intervention into their matter with Stanbic Bank with mixed feelings as some describe the move as a political gimmick meant to woo them for votes. The government recently announced that it has secured legal services for over…

Lack Of Progress On Bailout Package Discussions Between Government And IMF Worrying

By Chileshe Mwango   The Centre for Trade Policy and Development-CTPD- is concerned with prolonged exchanges between government and the International Monetary Fund-IMF- and has no substantive indication of progress being made towards the finalization or agreement of a formal program. CTPD observes that despite the ministry of finance and the IMF agreeing to use…

CCPC Challenged To Make Public, Findings Of Investigations In The Alleged Cartel In Fixing Of Cement Prices

By Michael Kaluba   The Zambia Consumer Association -ZACA- is demanding that the Consumer Competition and Protection Commission -CCPC- makes public, the findings of investigations in the alleged cartel in the fixing of cement prices to avoid speculation regarding the high prices of the commodity. ZACA Executive Director Juba Sakala has also noted that institutions…

Economist Calls For Credible Elections To Boost Zambia’s Chances Of Clinching An IMF Bailout Package

By Michael Kaluba   Economist Oliver Saasa says injustices in Zambia’s governance system and the electoral process have the potential to dent Zambia’s chances of clinching a deal with the international monetary fund IMF. Professor Saasa has since advised political players to conduct violent free and clean campaigns to ensure the country gets the much-needed…

Pupils In Community Schools In Ndola’s Mapalo Township At Risk Of Contracting Covid-19

By Tinkerbel Mwila   Community schools in Ndola’s Mapalo Township have revealed that pupils in community schools in the area are vulnerable to contracting covid-19. Mapalo community schools representative Mumba Emmanuel says over 28 community schools in the area have not been disinfected and have struggled since schools opened for the first term of 2021…
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