by lukundo Nankamba | Oct 4, 2024 | Business News, World News
The Oil Marketing Companies Association of Zambia-OMCAZ- says the escalating conflict in the middle east will cause a shortage of fuel on the local market leading to a rise in the price of the commodity. Oil prices edged up on Wednesday this week due to the escalating...
by lukundo Nankamba | Oct 4, 2024 | Economy
The Consumer Unity and Trust Society – CUTS- international has projected that the cost of living in Zambia is likely to double next year due to current economic challenges. According to the Jesuit Center for Theological Reflection–JCTR basic needs and nutrition...
by lukundo Nankamba | Oct 3, 2024 | Governance, Technology
President Hakainde Hichilema says most African countries are lagging behind in digitization, which is limiting economic growth potential for the developing nations. Officiating at the ongoing Digital Government Africa –DGA 2024 forum in Chongwe this morning, President...
by lukundo Nankamba | Oct 3, 2024 | Economy
Economist Naylor Kopakopa says government’s decision to maintain the Pay As You Earn –PAYE-tax in the 2025 national budget will only worsen the burden on workers amidst the current economic challenges. During the 2025 national budget presentation last Friday, Finance...
by lukundo Nankamba | Oct 2, 2024 | Governance, Politics
Paramount Chief Mpezeni of the Ngoni speaking people of Eastern Province is urging Zambians to stop politicizing the drought situation which has resulted into challenges such as the energy and water crisis. Speaking when he called on Water Development and Sanitation...