Friday, November 15, 2024

Economy

ZESCO to spend K4bn on pylons security

The Zambia Electricity Supply Corporation –ZESCO will spend an estimated K4 billion to construct concrete fences around its pylons in selected parts of Lusaka. The...

Indeni shuts down for routine maintenance

Government has announced that Indeni petroleum refinery in Ndola on the Copper-belt Province will be shut for 21-days effective from tonight. Ministry of Mines, Energy...

ERB and RTSA accused of being touch on Zambians, but lax on foreign transporters

THE Petroleum Transporters Association of Zambia (PTAZ) is concerned at the high number of foreign trucks that come into Zambia without meeting safety requirements. PTAZ...

Zambia Sugar pays Zesco K24 billion annually

The Zambia Sugar Plc says it pays K24 billion of electricity bills to the Zesco annually for its irrigation plant. Company Water Distribution Engineer, Sudan...

Kalulushi shop-owners mistreat and underpays workers-YWCA

The Young Women Christian Association (YWCA) has expressed concerned over the way some shop-owners are treating young girls. Kalulushi YWCA National Vice Chairperson, Sharon Chisanga,...

Nakonde border opens as business returns to normal

Calm has returned to Nakonde border in Muchinga Province where customs clearing agents yesterday fought running battles during a protest to press for the...

Zambia Railways to spend over K1 billion for rehabilitation

Zambia Railways (ZR) will spend over K1 billion to clean up and rehabilitate infrastructure at its headquarters in Kabwe in readiness for re-occupation. Part of...

Ministries receive K1.5 trillion September Funding

The Ministry of Finance last month disbursed K1.5 trillion for infrastructure development, poverty reduction, debt service, personal emoluments and general operations of Ministries,...