by Michael Kaluba | Oct 3, 2024 | Governance
Association of Mine Suppliers and Contractors President Costa Mwaba says share holder agreements are making it difficult to hold mining investors accountable in Zambia because the details of these agreements are kept confidential, thereby leading to speculations about...
by Michael Kaluba | Oct 2, 2024 | Economy, Governance
Green Party Leader Peter Sinkamba has criticized the 2025 national budget allocation of K300 million towards geophysical and geographical mapping, calling it a waste of public resources. Mr. Sinkamba contends that this amount could have been better utilized to support...
by Michael Kaluba | Oct 1, 2024 | Business News, Economy, Uncategorized
Kansanshi Mining has reported a strong half-year performance for 2024, attributed to higher copper prices and improved ore grades, despite continued electricity challenges. The company, a subsidiary of First Quantum Minerals-FQM, reported a net profit of $117 million,...
by Michael Kaluba | Oct 1, 2024 | Governance
Ministry Of Mines and Mineral Development Permanent Secretary, Dr. Hapenga Kabeta has issued a stern warning to youths engaged in illegal mining activities that deaths will persist if they continue to shun formalization. Dr. Kabeta says the government is eager to...
by Michael Kaluba | Oct 1, 2024 | Economy
Founder and Chair of the Tech and Business Forum, Ernest Bwalya has suggested the need for Zambia’s 2025 national budget proposal to be revised to prioritize economic development, environmental protection, and social welfare. Mr. Bwalya has raised concerns with the...