The Zambia Association of Manufacturers (ZAM) has reiterated the need for government to remain as consultative as possible in economic policy formulation. ZAM Chief Executive Officer Maybin Nsupila says in an economy such as Zambia’s, economic policies come from real dialogue involving government and the private sector. Mr. Nsupila says ZAM is concerned that platforms for such policy dialogue have ...

The Civil Society for Poverty Reduction (CSPR) says a reduction in inflation rate does not guarantee a reduction in the cost of living. CSPR Executive Director Patrick Nshindano says the reduction in inflation rate can only translate into reduced cost of living by promoting the production of local products. He says the promotion of locally produced goods will in turn ...

The ruling Patriotic Front says there is nothing wrong for its Central Committee member Paul Moonga expressing his individual opinion with regards the term of office for elected officials. PF Spokesperson Frank Bwalya says it therefore disappointing that some people are suggesting that the party disciplines Mr Moonga for proposing that the extension of the term of office for the ...

Transparency International Zambia (TIZ) has appealed to President Edgar Lungu to allow the Anti-Corruption Commission work independently in fulfilling its mandate of investigating corruption and FRAUD. TIZ information Officer Charles Chulu says failure to allow the ACC to work independently in executing its mandate will render the President’s statement on corruption a mere academic exercise aimed at gaining political mileage ...

The Council of Churches in Zambia (CCZ) has reiterated that the creation of the new Ministry of National Guidance and Religious Affairs is not necessary. CCZ General Secretary Susan Matale says this is because there should be total and clear separation between the church and the state, as the two are different. She says the resources used to create this ...