Economy
Charcoal merchants warned, as govt moves to protect forestry resources
Government has warned that it would clamp down on anybody involved in charcoal burning activities in Central Province and Ngabwe District in particular. ...
Economy
Centre for Trade Policy claims national budget not clear on addressing high cost of living
The Centre for Trade Policy and Development (CTPD) has claimed that the 2024 national budget does not give a clear road map on ...
Economy
Barrick Gold announces $2 billion expansion plan for Zambia’s Lumwana mine
Barrick Gold plans to invest almost US$2 billion in an expansion of its Lumwana copper mine in Zambia, with the purpose of increasing ...
Economy
Bankers applaud policy move compelling exporters to channel earnings through Zambian banks
Bankers have backed introduction of a framework which will compel all exporters to route their earnings through a bank account at a financial ...
Economy
Cotton association bemoans lack of recognition, wants an inclusive bill to protect cotton players
The Cotton Association of Zambia (CAZ) has called for the adoption of the Cotton Bill to provide for a fair and more representative ...
Economy
UNECA says results for pre-feasibility study on Zambia-DRC battery value chain to be ready end of 2023
The United Nations Economic Commission for Africa (UNECA) has announced that the pre-feasibility studies’ findings of the Special Economic Zones (SEZ) for the ...
Economy
Nkulukusa backs Finance Minister, Musokotwane, on taxing mobile money transactions
Secretary to the Treasury, Felix Nkulukusa, has insisted that the proposal to introduce levy on mobile money is meant to broaden the tax ...
Economy
Revenue Authority banks on VAT, PAYE, three other taxes to generate K125.3 billion in 2024
The Zambia Revenue Authority (ZRA) has announced that it will intensify a lot of enforcement activities around Pay As You Earn (PAYE) and ...
Economy
Finance Minister blames service providers, says high charges discouraging growth of mobile money sector
Finance and National Planning Minister, Situmbeko Musokotwane, has accused mobile service providers of discouraging further growth of the mobile money sector following their ...
Economy
Zambia tasked to ensure progressive, equitable tax policies
Action Aid Zambia has challenged government to be explicit on defining the methods it intends to effect in its escalated tax collection strategy ...
