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ZAMBIA MINING TAXES NEARLY DOUBLE IN Q4 2025, BOOST FOREX SUPPLY
February 12, 2026
ZAMBIA MINING TAXES NEARLY DOUBLE IN Q4 2025, BOOST FOREX SUPPLY
Mining sector tax payments nearly doubled in the fourth quarter of 2025, rising to US$344.6 million and significantly boosting foreign…
RTSA ANNOUNCES K1 BUS FARE REDUCTION
February 12, 2026
RTSA ANNOUNCES K1 BUS FARE REDUCTION
The Road Transport and Safety Agency (RTSA) has announced a downward adjustment in bus fares by K1.00 for local routes…
ZAMBIA ATTRACTS USD 10 BILLION IN MINING INVESTMENTS IN 4 YEARS
February 8, 2026
ZAMBIA ATTRACTS USD 10 BILLION IN MINING INVESTMENTS IN 4 YEARS
Zambia has attracted approximately US$10 billion in mining investments over the past four years, Minister of Mines and Minerals Development…
CASH-FOR-WORK PARTICIPANTS DEMAND PAY
February 8, 2026
CASH-FOR-WORK PARTICIPANTS DEMAND PAY
Cash-for-Work participants in Lusaka’s Kabanana West are demanding payment of their outstanding allowances after remaining unpaid for work conducted under…
LOCAL GOVERNMENT MINISTRY FORFEITS LIQUOR LICENCES OF SIGNATURE, CLUB 1818 OVER NOISE POLLUTION
February 7, 2026
LOCAL GOVERNMENT MINISTRY FORFEITS LIQUOR LICENCES OF SIGNATURE, CLUB 1818 OVER NOISE POLLUTION
The Ministry of Local Government and Rural Development has forfeited the liquor licences of Signature and Club 1818 in Ndola…
GOVERNMENT CANCELS 3,000 MINING LICENSES FOR NON-COMPLIANCE
February 6, 2026
GOVERNMENT CANCELS 3,000 MINING LICENSES FOR NON-COMPLIANCE
The Government, through the Mining Cadastre Department, has cancelled 3,000 mining licences for non-compliance with statutory obligations since 2024. The…
PUBLIC WORKERS GET K700 SALARY INCREMENT FROM GOVERNMENT
February 5, 2026
PUBLIC WORKERS GET K700 SALARY INCREMENT FROM GOVERNMENT
The Zambian Government and public service unions have concluded negotiations for the 2026 conditions of service, signing a collective agreement…
KWACHA GAINS THE HIGHEST IN 32 MONTHS AT K18.41 PER DOLLAR
February 5, 2026
KWACHA GAINS THE HIGHEST IN 32 MONTHS AT K18.41 PER DOLLAR
The Zambian Kwacha has strengthened to a record high against major international currencies, signaling continued gains in the local currency’s…
ERB BOOSTS FUEL DISTRIBUTION WITH LICENSING OF 205 TANKERS
February 5, 2026
ERB BOOSTS FUEL DISTRIBUTION WITH LICENSING OF 205 TANKERS
The Energy Regulation Board (ERB) has licensed 205 petroleum transportation fuel tankers under 42 licences and construction permits, representing an…
GOVERTMENT CHALLENGES OTHER MANUFACTURERS TO SLASH PRICES OF GOODS
February 3, 2026
GOVERTMENT CHALLENGES OTHER MANUFACTURERS TO SLASH PRICES OF GOODS
Minister of Commerce, Trade and Industry Chipoka Mulenga has called on other manufacturers to follow suit and reduce the cost…