Economy
Survey by UNZA institute reveals 51% respondents unable to identify CDF-funded projects in their constituencies
An Afrobarometer survey has revealed widespread concerns among Zambians about the distribution and implementation of projects under the Constituency Development Fund (CDF). The ...
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Group decries alleged embezzlement of donor funds at Zambia’s health ministry
The Acton Institute for Policy Analysis Centre (AIPAC) has expressed concern over the persistent allegations of corruption and the misuse of public and ...
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Lobito Corridor project receives $600 million boost, as US President, Biden, meets Hichilema, others in Angola
US President, Joe Biden, has pledged an additional US$600 million for infrastructure development along the Lobito Corridor, a critical trade and transport route ...
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KCM ordered to pay $11.8 million to CEC within 10 days
The Lusaka High Court has directed Konkola Copper Mines (KCM) to make a 40 percent down payment—equivalent to US$11.8 million—of its US$29.6 million ...
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‘Why the rush?’ Civil societies urge withdrawal of cyber security, anti-terrorism bills, seek broader consultations
The Zambia Free Press Initiative (ZAFPI) has joined other civil society organizations (CSOs) in opposing the Cyber Security and Cyber Crimes Bills tabled ...
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Dismissed Constitutional Court judges not qualified to hold office, Judicial Complaints Commission insists
Brian Gombwa, Acting Secretary of the Judicial Complaints Commission (JCC), has submitted to court that the dismissal of three Constitutional Court judges Annie ...
Economy
Copperbelt Energy sues Konkola Mines over unpaid $29.6 million debt in court- sanctioned scheme
Copperbelt Energy Corporation Plc (CEC) has launched a legal challenge against Konkola Copper Mines (KCM), accusing the mining company of unjustly withholding a ...
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‘Recycled authoritarian practices,’ Group lampoons govt over cyber security bills, demands withdrawal
Chapter One Foundation has joined other Civil Society Organizations (CSOs) in urging the UPND administration to withdraw the Cyber Security, Cyber Crimes, and ...
Economy
Analyst predicts 4-year high of inflation as result of fuel, electricity tariff hikes
The hike in fuel pump prices and electricity tariff are likely to push December inflation to more than 17 percent and fuel economic ...
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Party leader, Sinkamba, faults heavy reliance on western nations for petroleum products imports
Peter Sinkamba, leader of the Green Party has attributed the continued rise in fuel pump prices to UPND government’s inclination towards its Western ...
