TI-Z expects government to reduce PAYE by 2.5% in 2024
• This should be done in a bid to alleviate the impact of the rising cost of living on the entire workforce.• TI-Z expects government
Category : Local News
FRA pays out over K1 billion to maize farmers
• This is for the total quantity of maize purchased as at 25th September 2023 which is 343,013.60 metric tonnes.• The quantity is equivalent to
Truck driver nabbed for illegal importation of 5,280 bottles of Benylin
• The contraband was discovered during a search of a Scania truck, which was heading from South Africa and driven by Chrispine Liwanga.• The Commission
ZRA impounds truck for attempted smuggling of Lithium worth K296, 000
• An export bound truck ferrying what was said to be Silica Sand was impounded at Kazungula Border Post.• The exporters declared exporting 29 tonnes
ZEMA approves two organic fertilizer blending plants in Chilanga
• The two projects are both proposed to be set up in Chilanga District of Lusaka Province.• The total cost is US$ 2,000,000 and US$
Batoka Hydro Electric Power Scheme expected to be fully operational by 2034
• By 2034, the Batoka Hydro Electric Power Scheme is expected to be fully operational.• It will address the challenge of electricity deficit in Zambia
ZRA recovers over K10 million in tax evasion case
• ZRA instituted criminal proceedings against several companies.• This in its quest to crack down on tax evasion on the Copperbelt.• The Court sentenced the
DEC arrests couple for fraud involving over K1 million
• John Mwendapole and his wife Esther Namfukwe have been jointly charged for obtaining money by false pretenses.• They collected K1, 392, 000 from members
Cost of living in Lusaka reduces by K34 in August
• The cost of living for a family of five for August 2023 in Lusaka stood at K9, 267.34.• This is in comparison to the
DEC nabs six member criminal gang for possessing fake US dollars
• The six suspects have been jointly charged for being in possession of counterfeit notes amounting to US $ 1, 031,200.• The contraband is part