Vedanta Africa has its work cut out turning around Zambia complex

Restoration of profit, and cobalt and electricity generation are just three of the many objectives new Vedanta Africa Base Metals CEO Deshnee Naidoo has set for the underperforming Konkola Copper Mines in Zambia. The barely profitable Konkola has already …

ZCS Recruitment On!

The Zambia Correctional Service (ZCS) is a National Security Service established under Article 193 of the Constitution Amendment Act No.2 of 2016. The Service is mandated to manage all Prisons/Correctional Facilities in the country to ensure Internal …

US$74.2 million needed for Congolese refugees in Zambia

143 Views The Government of the Republic of Zambia, UN agencies and other partners require over US$74.2 million in 2018 to address critical needs of Congolese refugees in Zambia. Launching the Regional Refugee Response Plan (RRRP), Zambian Chapter, for …

Zambia approves implementation of alcohol policy to curb abuse

Zambia’s president Edgar Lungu The Zambian cabinet has approved implementation of a national alcohol policy meant to curb alcohol abuse in the southern African nation, a government spokesperson said Wednesday. Dora Siliya, Chief Government Spokesperson, …

KAGEM Hits An Eight Year Low Sale Rate

Revenue generated by an auction of high quality emeralds from the KAGEM Mine in Lufwanyama district on the Copperbelt Province hit an eight-year low last week, with the company raising just US$10.3 million, less than half the amount of its previous …

The battle for Lusaka Mayor

Today’s buzz on Zambian social media following the death of Lusaka Mayor His Worship William Chisala Kalumba who passed away on the 15th of may 2018, May His Soul Rest in Peace, has been, who should replace him and as such, many names have been floated. I …

Kagem Auction Revenue falls amid Indian Market Turbulence

Mnangagwa and the ‘operation restore legacy’ that never was

143 Views Emmerson Mnangagwa By Zwnews Chief Correspondent, Harare “This not a military take-over of government, we are only targeting criminals around President Robert Mugabe who are committing crimes… As soon as we have accomplished our mission we …

North-Western Province To Begin Processing Starch Products

Citizens Economic Empowerment Commission (CEEC) funded company, Premiercon Starch Company Limited has received state of the art plant and equipment for the production of starch from cassava witha total capacity of 26,000 tons a year. According to a …

First Black Female Nominee For Governor In a US State

A former Georgia lawmaker and author has taken a major step towards becoming the first ever African-American female governor of a US state. Stacey Abrams won the Democratic Party primary on Tuesday, telling voters that trying to “convert” Republicans into …