Economy
Agric Ministry urged to probe alleged irregularities in distribution of farming inputs in Luangeni
Luangeni Member of Parliament, Moses Moyo, has appealed to the Ministry of Agriculture to investigate alleged irregularities in the distribution of farming inputs ...
Economy
Research shows weak implementation of laws affecting local fuel transporters
A new report conducted by the Policy Monitoring and Research Centre (PMRC) has identified weak implementation of the Statutory Instrument (S1) No. 35 ...
Economy
Zambia, eight other countries lack proper guidance on resource-backed loans, says report
A paper examining the structure of Resource-Backed Loans (RBLs) has established that Zambia and eight other African countries have failed to clearly ensure ...
Economy
Government warns against illegal mining activities, promises more licenses
The government has warned the public to desist from engaging in illegal mining activities. Acting Chief Government Spokesperson, and Minister of Information and ...
Economy
Bank of Zambia says extra-ordinary measures needed to address exchange rate volatility
The current exchange rate situation requires extra ordinary measures for it to be addressed, hence upward adjustments in the statutory reserve ratio for ...
Economy
Zambia Standards Agency says non-compliant businesses to face stiffer penalties (video)
The Zambia Compulsory Standards Agency (ZCSA) has said that it was exploring more punitive actions and penalties for non-compliant companies to abide by ...
Economy
Bank of Zambia raises cost of money by 100 base points amid persistent inflationary pressure
The Bank of Zambia (BoZ) has hiked the benchmark of the cost of money by 100 base points as a result of persistent ...
Economy
Copper prices fall from two-month high as value of dollar appreciates
London copper prices slid from its two-month highs on Wednesday due to a firmer United States dollar and renewed economic risks. The losses ...
Economy
Food Agency announces closure of marketing season, pays out over K1.9 billion to farmers
The Food Reserve Agency (FRA) has paid all farmers that supplied their crops during this year’s crop marketing season that closed on October, ...
Economy
Insurers encouraged to be innovative, respond to risks faced by vulnerable communities
Insurers have been implored to continue innovating and responding to the risks being faced by the vulnerable communities such as small scale farmers ...
