by Michael Kaluba | Oct 9, 2024 | Business News
The Association of Mine Suppliers and Contractors says it remains cardinal for the mines in Zambia to award long term and lucrative contracts to local businesses to grow the sector. Association president Costa Mwaba has emphasized that Mopani Copper Mines and Konkola...
by Michael Kaluba | Oct 8, 2024 | Governance
Media Network on Children’s Rights Executive Director Henry Kabwe has Criticized Zambia’s enforcement of social laws attributing it to successive governments politicizing law enforcement. Mr. Kabwe complains that the government lacks enthusiasm in...
by Michael Kaluba | Oct 7, 2024 | Business News, Economy
Several Oil Marketing Companies-OMCs have over the past few days halted fuel imports in protest against the recent reduction in fuel pump prices. According to Oil Marketing Companies Association of Zambia- OMCAZ President Dr. Kafula Mubanga, some rogue OMCs are...
by Michael Kaluba | Oct 7, 2024 | Uncategorized
Green Party Leader Peter Sinkamba says Zambia’s mining sector is still underperforming, despite a slight improvement in copper production figures for the first half of 2024. The country’s half year copper production rose to over 346,000 metric tons, up from 326,000 in...
by Michael Kaluba | Oct 7, 2024 | Business News, Economy
Zambia Chamber of Mines Chief Executive Officer Sokwani Chilembo says the country needs around $1.5 billion in annual investments for the next decade to boost the mining sector in addition to $200 million for exploration over the same period. Last month, the Zambia...