Sunday, November 17, 2024

Economy

Smuggling of mealie meal in Mpulungu worries MP Freedom Sikazwe

Mpulungu area Member of Parliament Freedom Sikazwe says smuggling of mealie meal has reached alarming levels in Mpulungu District. Mr Sikazwe who is also Lusaka...

FQM projects it will be paying US$1 billion in profit tax to the Government annually

First Quantum Minerals (FQM) has projected to be paying in excess of US$1 billion in profit tax to the Zambian Government annually once Sentinel...

Government to set up Student Loan Schemes for public Universities this year

Government has said that it will set up loan schemes for its public university students this year in a bid to do away with...

Minister gives ultimatum to millers and retailers reduce mealie meal prices

Northern Province Minister Gerry Chanda has given an ultimatum to millers and retailers dealing in maize meal in Northern province up to Saturday 19...

Turn FRA into a subsidiary milling company, ZACA advises Government

The Zambia Consumers Association (ZACA) has called for the transformation in the role of the Food Reserve Agency (FRA) from not only a maize...

KCM PLC awards its unionized workers a 7.5 percent salary increment

KONKOLA Copper Mines (KCM) has awarded its unionized employees a 7.5 percent salary increment across the board. However, some union officials are not...

Kwacha fluctuation due to high demand of forex- Analyst

The continued fluctuation of the Kwacha against major convertible currencies is been influenced by the high demand for supply of forex, a Financial Analyst...

Government directs FRA to sell maize directly to households to address high prices

Government has made provision for households in rural areas of Northern Province where millers have failed to reduce the price of mealie-meal by directing...