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In case you missed them, here are some of the top 10 stories of the week.
1. The Zambian government has suspended the 15 percent export duty on precious stones and metals to enhance the competitiveness of local producers in global auctions and sales. Read more…
2. The World Bank has highlighted persistently high levels of poverty and inequality in Zambia, emphasizing the need for stronger and more inclusive economic growth to reverse the country’s development challenges. Read more…
3. Energy Minister, Makozo Chikote, has attributed why ZESCO failed to meet its commitment of providing at least seven hours of daily power supply during the emergency tariff period. to its inability to raise the targeted US$15 million per month. Read more…
4. The Zambian government has expressed serious concern over the growing pollution of water bodies, attributing the issue to both illegal and legal mining activities across the country. Read more…
5. President Hakainde Hichilema has executed a significant reshuffle in his administration, terminating the appointments of several key officials at Ministerial and Permanent Secretary levels. Read more…
6. The Economic and Financial Crimes Court (EFCC) has ordered former Tourism Minister Ronald Chitotela to pay Value Added Tax (VAT) on a K6.5 million construction bill owed to Azadi Investments Limited, the company contracted to build his residential house. Read more…
7. The Zambian government has stated that it was premature to fully assess the potential impact of the United States’ aid freeze, as the relevant authorities have yet to determine the extent of the effects on key sectors. Read more…
8. Speaker of the National Assembly, Nelly Mutti, has referred to the courts of law the case regarding the potential vacation of office for three Members of Parliament (MPs). Read more…
9. South Africa — Foreign ministers from the Group of 20 (G20) major economies are set to meet in South Africa on Thursday for a two-day summit, marking the first such gathering on African soil. Read more…
10. Zambia’s Attorney General, Mulilo Kabesha, has counseled that the Football Association of Zambia (FAZ) must conduct its elective Annual General Meeting (AGM) before February 28, 2025, as the tenure of the current Executive Committee expires on that date. Read more…
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