Wednesday, January 15, 2025

Economy

Minimum wage stays – Government

Government has maintained that it will not revoke the amendments of the Statutory Instrument on the minimum wage. Labour deputy minister Rayford Mbulu says it...

Lusaka City Council demolishes stalls at intercity bus terminus

The Lusaka City Council (LCC) has demolished some make shift stalls at the Intercity Bus Terminus. In an interview with ZANIS today, LCC Public Relations...

Zambia Consumer Association opposed to electricty hike intention by ZESCO

THE Zambia Consumer Association (ZACA) has opposed Zesco’s intention to hike electricity tariffs by November, saying the move will increase the cost of living. ZACA...

State issues licence to Dangote $500 million project

GOVERNMENT has finally issued a mining licence to Dangote Industries Limited, a Nigerian multinational investor which is constructing a US$500 million cement plant in...

Contrary to media reports, Government will open new satellite depots to buy maize-Agric Minister

GOVERNMENT will open new satellite depots to buy maize from farmers contrary to stories that it intends to shut down some of them, Minister...

Zambia Sugar shareholders saddened by low dividend

ZAMBIA Sugar Plc’s minority investors have bemoaned lower dividends offered to shareholders despite the company’s continued impressive performance. But Zambia Sugar management says the...

National Airports Corporation to introduce an infrastructure development levy on all departing passengers from Zambian airports

THE National Airports Corporation (NAC) this week has announced the introduction of a levy to be paid by passengers. The levy is meant for...

Collum Coal Mine operations in Sinazongwe District to temporary remain suspended-Government

COLLUM Coal Mine operations in Sinazongwe District will temporary remain suspended until the Government and the directors of the mine thoroughly address all pressing...