The Zambia Tax Platform has noted with concern the process leading to the approval by Cabinet of amendments to the 2015 mining tax regime. Platform Chairperson Mutale Wakunuma in a statement says as civil society, they appreciate the earlier intervention of the President when he directed relevant government units to resolve the standoff between the mining companies and government over ...

The Zambia Chamber of Mines has welcomed the changes to the 2015 Mineral Royalty Tax effected by Cabinet. Chamber of Mines President Jackson Sikamo in a statement says they are happy over the principle of returning to a two tier tax system which will in the long run ensure increased revenue to the government coffers for social and economic development ...

Government says it is geared for the commencement of mobile issuance of National Registration Cards beginning April 30th. Home Affairs Minister Davies Mwila has disclosed that the Ministry of Finance has released twenty five million kwacha to National Registration Department for the exercise. Mr. Mwila says government is targeting to capture two hundred and forty five thousand people in phase ...

A visiting academician from Malaysia has encouraged Zambia to work towards becoming an education hub for Southern Africa. Malaysia’s Binary University Director for Business Development and International collaborations Gilbert Alvin says Zambia has the potential to become an education hub in Southern Africa regardless of its ranking in education on the continent. Professor Alvin notes that Zambia is similar to ...

Zambia will on April 30th host the Southern Africa Banking and Information communication Technology (ICT) summit. Speaking at a media briefing in Lusaka today, Africa Cyber Security Strategic Alliance Manager Sammy Kioko says efforts to curb increased incidences of cyber crime within Africa’s financial institutions, government agencies and private sector have received a boost through the planned summit. Mr. Kioko ...

The number of migrants dying in Mediterranean Sea crossings could hit 30,000 this year if the current rate continues, the International Organisation for Migration (IOM) says. The deaths in 2015 so far are 30 times higher than the same period last year. The UN believes the sinking of one boat at the weekend claimed over 800 lives, making it the ...

Today a lot of people in the world keep an eye on these two charming teens and the way they are growing . Jaden and Willow, are the off-spring of Jada Pinkett-Smith and Will Smith and are gaining notoriety and fame in their own right. They sing, act, visit different events, and are really cool about giving numerous interviews. Jaden is 16 years ...

Months after separating from her estranged husband Philip, they have been rumoured to have had lots of others affairs. Mike Godson, her junior colleague is not exempted. Ini Edo, the actress cum producer has again come out to debunk claims that she is in another relationship, stating clearly that she is happily single. “No, I’m not back into the arms ...

SHE’S usually centre stage but Rihanna took a step back to take on bridesmaid duties. The Rude Boy singer was attending the wedding of long-term friend and assistant Jennifer Morales to Aaron Davis. Taking place in Honolulu, Hawaii, Rihanna donned a flowing lilac gown for her role in the big day. With her hair piled into an undo and carrying ...

Real Madrid have the unenviable task of beating city rivals Atletico Madrid at the eighth attempt this season if they are to progress to a fifth consecutive Champions League semi-final. Real will be without Karim Benzema, Gareth Bale and playmaker Luka Modric for the tie, which will intensify pressure on talisman Cristiano Ronaldo and James Rodriguez to lead them through. Modric and Bale ...