Zambian Breweries Clarifies Position on Ethanol Allegations

Zambian Breweries Plc has noted a recent statement by the Zambia Revenue Authority (ZRA) regarding the interception of two trucks carrying ethanol. We wish to state unequivocally that Zambian Breweries does not use ethanol in our brewing process. Our beers...

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FQM’S KANSANSHI MINE AND STAKEHOLDERS COLLABORATE TO DEVELOP NEW GRIEVANCE MANAGEMENT PROCEDURE 

In a significant step towards enhancing transparency and community engagement, First Quantum Minerals’ Kansanshi Mining PLC has held a public consultative workshop to develop a new Grievance Management Procedure. The initiative aims to create a robust and inclusive framework...

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Emirates makes changes to safety rules for customer usage of power banks onboard

Using any kind of power bank is prohibited onboard Emirates’ flights, effective from the 1October 2025. A power bank is a portable, rechargeable device primarily designed to provide power to other electronic devices such smart phones, tablets, laptops and...

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Emirates lands in Hangzhou, expanding its Chinese mainland network to five gateways

Emirates has officially launched its new daily service to Hangzhou, marking its fifth gateway in the Chinese mainland and the second new destination added in under a month, following Shenzhen. Flight EK310 landed at Hangzhou Xiaoshan International Airport on 30...

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PROFLIGHT ZAMBIA ANNOUNCES 2025 SCHEDULE ENHANCEMENTS TO BOOST CONNECTIVITY AND PASSENGER CONVENIENCE 

Proflight Zambia has announced a series of schedule enhancements across its domestic and regional network, aimed at strengthening connectivity and improving travel flexibility and comfort for passengers. The updates reinforce Zambia’s leading scheduled airline’s commitment to meeting growing passenger demand...

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BOZ RENEWS GOLD PURCHASE CONTRACT WITH FQM 

First Quantum Minerals (FQM) has today, 7th August 2025 signed a landmark agreement that will strengthen the nation’s economic base and ensure that a meaningful volume of Kansanshi’s gold will remain in Zambia. Under the landmark agreement and following a...

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FQM ENHANCING COLLABORATION FOR SUSTAINABLE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT

In a period of about 12 years, First Quantum Minerals (FQM) has collaborated effectively with government to establish 5 new health facilities dotted around FQM Trident Limited’s catchment area. Existing establishments have also been supported with hygiene and sanitation...

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Emirates lands in Hangzhou, expanding its Chinese mainland network to five gateways

Emirates, which flies daily from Harare and Lusaka to Dubai, has officially launched its new daily service to Hangzhou, marking its fifth gateway in the Chinese mainland and the second new destination added in under a month, following Shenzhen.

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Taxing Ourselves Into a Public Health Crisis 

Earlier this month, the Zambian government presented the first reading of the Excise Duty (Amendment) Bill, 2024, proposing steep increases in excise taxes on alcohol. The proposed measures include replacing the current 40% suspension on clear beer with a...

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PROFLIGHT ZAMBIA TAKES DELIVERY OF THE SIXTH  50‑SEATER JET 

Proflight Zambia has strengthened its scheduled flight network with the arrival of its sixth 50‑seater Bombardier CRJ-200 passenger jet, leased from Alberta Aviation Capital Corporation. The latest addition, which touched down on 23 June under the American register N8884E...

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