Daily Archives: February 28, 2018

Govt accused of ‘watering down’ ATI Bill

Government has been accused of trying to doctor the contents of the Access to Information Bill so that it will not have the necessary teeth to bite. Patriots for Economic Progress (PeP) leader Sean Tembo tells QTV News that it is very clear that the PF Government is looking at possible ways of watering down this piece of legislation. Mr. ...

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Kapoma welcomes plans to print ballot papers locally

Governance Activist David Kapoma has called on the government to ensure that firm security measures will be put in place as the government contemplates on printing ballot papers locally for the 2021 general elections. Mr. Kapoma says he has welcomed the idea of printing ballot papers locally because this is a cost saving measure. He says the millions of dollars ...

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Kafwanka encourages ZRA to widen tax base

Business and Financial Analyst Blessings Kafwanka has encouraged the Zambia Revenue Authority (ZRA) to continue working on modalities to expand its tax base. Mr. Kafwanka says it is for this reason that he is pleased with the move by the authority to enforce the law for all landlords and tenants to register so that they start paying withholding tax on ...

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Harrington oppose SI to move heavy cargo on rail

Former Transport and Communications Minister William Harrington says the government should cancel the Statutory Instrument (SI) No. 10 of 2018 saying it is ill-timed. Mr. Harrington tells QTV that he supports the stance taken by the Zambia Chambers of Mines who have called on government to scrap off this SI saying it will do more harm to Zambia’s economy than ...

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