Economy
Standard Chartered moves to support entrepreneurship in Zambia
Standard Chartered Bank Zambia has pumped in K500,000 towards 2023 Africa Must Think Conference, aimed at promoting a culture of entrepreneurships among Zambians. ...
Economy
‘Grow food, not tobacco,’ WHO admonishes Zambia, others to stop subsidizing tobacco farmers
The World Health Organisation (WHO) has noted the need for the Zambian government and other countries to stop subsidizing tobacco farming and support ...
Economy
Jesuit Centre expresses worries over political interference in management of Constituency Development Fund
The Jesuit Centre for Theological Reflections (JCTR) says it is concerned about the negative effects of political interference in the implementation of the ...
Economy
Truckers demand an end to employment of foreign nationals as drivers
The Southern African Development Community (SADC) Truck Drivers Association has written to the Zambian government demanding for an end to the employment of ...
Economy
World bank notes Zambia, other countries’ efforts to tackle greenhouse gas emissions
The Word Bank has recognised Zambia as one of the countries determined to implement carbon removal projects following an agreement the country recently ...
Economy
Zambia working with partners to improve livelihoods of forest-dependent communities —Chibamba
Government says the forest sector continues to face serious challenges resulting from illegal and uncontrolled bushfires and charcoal production, over-exploitation, land clearing for ...
Economy
Govt orders contractor to redo newly constructed bridge in Gwembe District
Government has threatened to demolish newly constructed bridges that will fail to meet the minimum standards required for the construction of crossing points ...
Economy
AfDB President, Adesina, says Africa choking, short-changed in climate finance, asks media to speak out
Lack of adequate financing for tackling climate change in Africa has become dire and is “choking” the continent, according to the African Development ...
Economy
Global body endorses Zambia’s rabies control programme
The World Organisation for Animal Health (WOAH) 90th General Assembly, being held in Paris, France has endorsed Zambia’s official control programme for dog ...
Economy
Government invites India to buy Zambian soya beans, invest in agro processing ventures
Zambia has appealed to the Indian government to take advantage of the country’s high-grade Soya Beans for its edible oil production, authorities say. ...