I have previously noted the corruption and mismanagement that is rife in our judicial system. Last week there was a report of imprest amounting to K398 million at Chipata High Court in Eastern Province that has not been retired for the last one year, according to internal audit reports. [view entry]

The Japanenese government announced last week that Japan Oil, Gas and Metals National Cooperation (JOGMEC) plans to work with the government to accurately map out areas which have mineral resources but not yet identified. Its not clear whether this will be funded by Japan, but it is certainly a welcome... [view entry]

Apparently so. The life of Katele Kalumba, Kenneth Konga and the list goes on are clearly more valuable than ordinary Zambians. This is the message I get from reading this latest revelation that the duo are receiving special treatment on tax payers money.On purely moral grounds, sending political leaders abroad... [view entry]

“In my inaugural speech, I said Zambia remains a hub of Africa. Whenever others in Africa think of where to go, they will come to Zambia. Perhaps by receiving these MoUs, we are making history for our country. When we start opening up universities here and there, it will be... [view entry]

Another peak at the global copper prices reveals a clear upward trend. We have now reached the copper price level at which President Mwanawasa introduced the windfall tax (in January 2008). Meanwhile, pressure continues to grow on the Banda government. The people want to see the Mwanawasa fiscal regime restored... [view entry]

First report of the Committee on Estimates for the fourth session of the tenth national assembly appointed on 23rd September, 2009.1st Committee Report - Estimates2009 [view entry]

Frederick Bantubonse (Chamber of Mines) presentation to the Economics Association of Zambia last week on mining development : Chamber of Mines Presentation to EAZ- 2 Dec 2009 [view entry]

The wonderful Appendix 1 from the Report of the Committee on Information and Broadcasting Services 2009 . The general picture is as expected - all the government media were effectively tools for MMD, with the only scrutiny coming from the Post. The overly critical nature of the Post of the... [view entry]

Appeared on Diaspora Voice (hosted by James Mwape) earlier today to discuss mining policies in Zambia -you can listen to the show here. This part of an ongoing Zambian Economist / Diaspora Voice monthly forum to exchange ideas on the most pressing issues facing our country. Last month I discussed... [view entry]

A detailed report by Thomas Sinkala on mining and the environment in Africa. Relevant to our discussion here.Mining and Environment in Africa [view entry]