The National Dialogue Forum (NDF) has adopted the proposal for the formulation of an Electoral System Bill to provide for the formation of a coalition government in an event no presidential candidate meets the 50 percent plus one vote threshold. The electoral system bill will also provide for a mixed member representation parliament. During deliberations on the Electoral Process Amendment ...

The Zambia Institute of Chartered Accountants (ZICA) says the timing for the implementation of the sales tax by government is wrong. Sales tax is expected to be implemented by 1st July this year. ZICA Taxation Committee Chairman Julius Zyambo has advised government to first address the issues affecting value added tax (vat) before implementing sales tax. Speaking at meeting to ...

The Consumer Unity Trust Society (CUTS) has encouraged consumers to get involved in the country’s diversification agenda. CUTS National Coordinator Chenai Mukumba is concerned that despite being major players in the diversification agenda, consumers have been left out with focus being placed on farmers. Ms Mukumba notes that Zambia has a serious mono diet, and that for the status quo ...

Socialist party Copperbelt province Spokesperson Joseph Kangwa has condemned the move by Konkola Copper Mine to lay off over 700 workers. And Mr. Kangwa is worried that plans by Mopani Copper Mines Plc to shut the Mindolo North and Central shafts which will result in 600 direct employees and contractors losing their jobs by June is a source of concern. Mr. ...