by Michael Kaluba | Jan 6, 2025 | Business News, Uncategorized
The United Mine-Workers Union of Zambia-UMUZ- has expressed dissatisfaction with the recent collective bargaining agreements, which only secured a 12 to 15% salary increment for unionized workers. Major players in Zambia’s mining sector awarded between 12 to 15...
by Michael Kaluba | Jan 5, 2025 | Uncategorized
The Energy Regulation Board-ERB- has reassured the nation that there is no fuel supply crisis in the country, despite sporadic stock-outs at some filling stations in various parts of Zambia.According to ERB Acting Public Relations Manager Musonda Chibulu, as of...
by Michael Kaluba | Dec 31, 2024 | Business News
The Association of Mine Suppliers and Contractors says the six-month closure of Kagem Mine in Lufwanyama has worried the local business community, with many suppliers and contractors bracing for impact. Association president Costa Mwaba says Kagem Mine is a...
by Michael Kaluba | Dec 31, 2024 | Business News, Economy
United Mine-Workers of Zambia-UMUZ president Wisdom Ngwira says the sustained escalating cost of living is expected to negatively affect the livelihoods of mine workers despite the positive outlook for 2025. Mr. Ngwira says the mining industry outlook for 2025 shows...
by Michael Kaluba | Dec 19, 2024 | Uncategorized
The shortage of fuel in some parts of the country has persisted, amid logistical challenges, negatively affecting motorists, with areas like Kitwe experiencing a complete dry-up of petrol at some instances. According to Energy Regulation Board-ERB- Senior Manager...