The Centre for Trade Policy and Development (CTPD) has called on Government to withdraw the suspension of the 15% export tax on gemstones and precious metals. Two weeks ago, government suspended export duty on precious stones and metals. CTPD Extractives Research Associate, Stephen Kambani, says the decision to suspend the tax undermines Zambia’s capacity to Read more about CTPD URGES GOVERNMENT TO REINSTATE MINERAL EXPORT TAXES ON GEMSTONES AND PRECIOUS METALS.[…]

Zambia and Tanzania have called on the warring parties in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) to agree on a ceasefire and cease hostilities. The two countries are concerned about the deteriorating security situation in the eastern part of the Democratic Republic of Congo. In a communique issued at the just ended 3rd Session of Read more about ZAMBIA AND TANZANIA CALL FOR DRC CEASEFIRE[…]

Kanyama’s Garden Park Ward 10 Councillor, Gerald Samboko, has announced that 80,000 residents will benefit from an emergency water distribution initiative launched in response to the ongoing floods in the area. Speaking at an emergency CDF committee meeting convened to address the crisis, Mr. Samboko said there is urgent need to restore normal water supply. Read more about 80 THOUSAND KANYAMA RESIDENTS TO RECIEVE EMERGENCY WATER AID AMID FLOOD CRISIS[…]

A total of 1,610 double seater desks procured using the 2024 expanded Constituency Development Fund (CDF) have been delivered to various public schools across Nalolo District of Western Province. Nalolo Town Council Public Relations Officer Buttyson Kandimba said the desks represents about 56 percent of the targeted 2886 desks being procured using the 2024 CDF Read more about OVER 1, 600 DESKS DELIVERED TO SCHOOLS IN NALOLO[…]