Category: Business
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ZRA thwarts smuggling attempt, saving Zambia K1 million
THE Zambia Revenue Authority (ZRA) has successfully thwarted a significant ethanol smuggling operation at Bruhati Industries Limited in Ndola. Their swift action prevented a potential loss of K1 million in revenue for the national treasury. According to a statement issued by Authority’s Corporate Communications Manager Oliver Nzala, this operation began with the surveillance and interception…
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CLIMATE Control Zambia has generously donated heating, ventilation, and air conditioning equipment valued at K250,000 to the University of Zambia (UNZA), specifically to the School of Engineering
CLIMATE Control Zambia has generously donated heating, ventilation, and air conditioning equipment valued at K250,000 to the University of Zambia (UNZA), specifically to the School of Engineering. Speaking during the handover ceremony yesterday, Climate Control Zambia managing director, Ben Bwalya emphasised the significance of this equipment in alleviating challenges encountered by students within UNZA’s mechanical…
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Sell your maize to FRA or risk FISP removal, minister cautions farmers
AGRICULTURE minister, Mtolo Phiri, has cautioned Farmers participating in the Farmer Input Support Program (FISP) not to sell their Maize harvest to anyone but the Food Reserve Agency as part of the program’s terms and conditions. Phiri said those that won’t follow the directive risk being removed from the programme. He explained that farmers must…
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Mopani employees get salary increment
MOPANI Copper Mines (MCM) and its unionised employees have reached a 13 percent salary increase agreement for 2024, ending a period of tension marked by worker concerns. This agreement comes after recent discussions between the Zambian government, unions, and Mopani aimed to address worker grievances. Notably, the Ministry of Information and Media recently visited the…
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Luanshya Copper Mine to give Zesco more water
LUANSHYA Copper Mine (LCM) has embarked on an innovative initiative to help Zesco use part of the 170 million cubic meters of water from Shaft 28 to bolster water levels at the Kafue Gorge Power Station. LCM intends to utilise a portion of the abundant water resources available from it’s Shaft 28 to augment the…
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Zambia finalising maize import agreement to address drought impact
INTERVENTIONS to mitigate the current drought effects have been enhanced as Agriculture Minister Mtolo Phiri announced the importation of 650,000 metric tonnes of maize. Phiri said Government met with possible suppliers last week and it is just waiting to conclude importation agreements so at to commence the process. The imports will be staggered to meet…
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Avoid panic buying of maize – FRA
THE Food Reserve Agency (FRA) has assured Zambians in drought-affected areas of a continued maize supply as they urge residents to avoid panic buying, which could disrupt efforts to distribute food aid. The FRA is implementing programmes to deliver maize to vulnerable households. And to ensure these programmes last, they’re limiting sales to one 50…
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Government to address working conditions at Mopani Copper Mine
MINES and Mineral Development minister Paul Kabuswe has pledged to improve working conditions at Mopani Copper Mine (MCM) following reports of poor service conditions. “We are very much aware of the poor conditions of service,” Kabuswe stated at a press briefing. “We understand the cry of miners and suppliers at MCM.” The Minister emphasised the…
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Appreciative public nominates Kalemba for media excellence award
CELEBRATED for its commitment to groundbreaking storytelling and creative journalism, Kalemba, has earned a nomination for a Media Excellence Adaptation Award. According to the organisers, IP Limitless, the award recognises outstanding achievements and innovations in journalism, reporting, and storytelling. In the race for the same award are sister media outlets; Hot FM, Diamond Media, KBN…
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Zambian firm attracts $10 million investment for stove plant establishment
Zambian firm attracts $10 million investment for stove plant establishment A LOCAL Zambian company AFNON Industries has secured a US$10 million investment to establish one of the largest stove manufacturing plant in Africa. The plant will produce gas, electric, and combination stoves for domestic and regional export. “This will be the first stove manufacturing plant…