100,000 tonnes of maize released
THE Food Reserve Agency (FRA) has so far released 100,000 tonnes of maize on the market following Government’s directive to avert the escalating mealie-meal...
700 jobs in the offing
OVER 700 jobs are expected to be created by China Energy Conservation and Environmental Protection Group (CECEP) after setting up base in Zambia to...
Millers demand to cut work force to reduce meal prices
The Zambia Consumers Association (ZACA) says claims by some millers that reducing mealie meal prices would mean they have to cut down on their...
Govt unveils 2011-2015 Strategic
Government has unveiled its 2011-2015 Strategic Plan with key emphasis on creation of industrial clusters in districts and multi-facility economic zones in all provinces...
FIRST Quatum Minerals to mine nickel at Sentinel mine in 2014
Mr Gladston said although the economics for nickel mining is less attractive, considering the price on the market, the company has decided to go...
‘Exempt tax on essential food items’
THE Jesuit Centre for Theological Reflection (JCTR) has urged Government to zero-rate essential basic food items as way of addressing the high cost of...
First Quantum to pay $1bn tax
“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.
Govt. to establish venture fund for Agriculture sector development
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...
KCM awards its unionized workers a 7.5% salary increment
(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.