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BUSINESS

First Quantum to pay $1bn tax

21/01/2013 · Assistant Editor

“We are putting in place a number of infrastructure development such as the construction of schools, clinics and industries to support the local community,” he said.
“We are ready to comply with the new tax regime the Government will be putting in place. We want to be transparent in our transactions,” he said.

BUSINESS

Govt. to establish venture fund for Agriculture sector development

20/01/2013 · Assistant Editor

Government says  private Investments plays a positive role in stimulating the growth of food production and the agriculture sector in general. Agriculture and Livestock Deputy Minister…

TOURISM

ZAWA Board appointed

18/01/2013 · Assistant Editor

Felix Mulenga reaffirmed that graduates from the hospitality schools in the country are not meeting the calibre of the tourism sector.

BUSINESS

KCM awards its unionized workers a 7.5% salary increment

17/01/2013 · Assistant Editor

(MUZ) general secretary Joseph Chewe said the unions are not happy with the increment and hoped that they will be able to clinch a better package next year.

BUSINESS

Kwacha Rebased fluctuation due to high demand of forex- Analyst

17/01/2013 · Assistant Editor

The continued fluctuation of the Kwacha against major convertible currencies is been influenced by the high demand for supply of forex,  a Financial Analyst Maambo Hamaundu…

Music

Robert Mwamba

06/12/2012 · Assistant Editor

Robert Mwamba was born in Zambia started his career as a guitarist. While attending Baruch College in New York, Mwamba’s musical career started heating up.  He came…

Music

Ken Simuyemba

06/12/2012 · Assistant Editor

Ken Simuyemba is a singer, composer and dancer. He was born in Zambia and moved to Norway In 1985. He has been behind many incredible stories….

Music

Emmanuel scoops top spot at college awards

03/12/2012 · Assistant Editor

Emmanuel scoops top spot at college awards A Zambian man who overcame personal upheaval to gain top marks on a travel and tourism course has won…

GENERAL NEWS

55 illegal Zambian fishermen arrested in DRC

01/01/1970 · Assistant Editor

Fifty-five fishermen believed to be Zambians have been detained by authorities in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) after they were caught fishing illegally on Lake…