by Balewa Zyuulu | Nov 28, 2024 | Politics
Moomba Member of Parliament Fred Chaatila is calling for urgent reforms in Zambia’s public procurement system, because in its current form, the system is a major barrier to efficient and timely service delivery. Mr. Chaatila has stressed that the lengthy procurement...
by Balewa Zyuulu | Nov 26, 2024 | Economy
A latest study by ActionAid Zambia has revealed serious challenges posed by the International Monetary Fund -IMF -Extended Credit Facility-ECF-reforms on Zambia’s economy, particularly for vulnerable groups such as unemployed youths, women, and children. Presenting...
by Balewa Zyuulu | Nov 18, 2024 | Politics
Kapoche Constituency Member of Parliament, Luckson Lungu is appealing to the government to address the severe hunger crisis in his constituency, which has been worsened by this year’s drought. In an interview with Phoenix News, Mr Lungu has disclosed that the drought...
by Balewa Zyuulu | Nov 16, 2024 | Community, Governance
The Zambia Institute for Policy Analysis and Research -ZIPAR- is calling for more government interventions to support vulnerable populations facing the severe impact of drought, as the current measures are not enough.ZIPAR interim Executive Director Zali Chikuba says...
by Balewa Zyuulu | Nov 16, 2024 | Economy
The Economics Association of Zambia –EAZ-has expressed reservations about the recent decision by the Bank of Zambia’s Monetary Policy Committee to raise the Monetary Policy Rate by 50 basis points to 14.0%.In a statement, EAZ Vice President Mbanji Milambo, observed...