The country’s annual inflation rate for October 2017 has decreased to 6.4% from 6.6% recorded in September 2017. Central Statistical Office r Director of Census and Statistics John Kalumbi has told a media briefing that this means that on average, prices increased by 6.4% between October 2016 and October 2017. He says the movement of
The Zambia Revenue Authority (ZRA) has warned smugglers in the country to rethink and stop their illegal trade following its enhanced anti-smuggling operations. ZRA Commissioner General Kingsley Chanda says the Authority notes with concern that smuggling has taken a new twist from outright smuggling to under valuations, under declarations and misclassifications. He says importers must
The International Monetary Fund has clarified that discussions on a possible US$1.3 billion IMF support program for Zambia were put on hold because there is work that needs to be done pertaining to government’s policy intentions for the country. IMF country representative Alfredo Baldini says the discussions on the IMF bailout were put on hold
Government has warned bus operators against increasing bus fares following the recent increase in fuel pump prices. Transport and Communications Minister Brian Mushimba says he is aware that some bus operators have hiked bus fares. Mr Mushimba has told Q-News that there is no mandate for bus operators to increase bus fares. He has since
The Competition and Consumer Protection commission has n the interim directed Football Association of Zambia (FAZ) and MTN Zambia (MTN) to allow City of Lusaka Football Club to use the Woodlands Stadium until investigations commenced by the Commission have been concluded. The Commission has further allowed Woodlands Stadium to be used for other football fixtures
An Armyworm outbreak has been detected in Mount Makulu area in Chilanga district. Agriculture Minister Siliya has told Q-News that the early detection of the army worms is as a result of the early warning mechanisms that have been put in place. She says the outbreak is a wakeup call to farmers to be weary
The Foundation for Democratic Process (FODEP) has demanded that the government strengthens its capacity to negotiate contracts with mining multinationals that generate fair resource rents and stipulate local inputs for operations. The organization has furthermore demanded that the government expedites the implementation of the decentralization process and ensure full devolution. FODEP Executive Director Mweenge Chimfwembe
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