Economy
Standards agency vows not to compromise the law, threatens severe sanctions for offenders
The Zambia Compulsory Standards Agency (ZCSA) has cautioned traders that it does not negotiate when it comes with enforcement of compulsory standards. ZCSA ...
Economy
Zambia’s traditional export earnings decline by 2.3% in June
Zambia’s traditional exports earnings have decreased by 2.3 percent to K10.7 billion in June 2023 from K11.0 billion the previous month. In terms ...
Economy
Large exposure to govt securities by banks threatening financial stability, says report
A 2023 Southern Africa Economic Outlook has cautioned the Bank of Zambia (BoZ) to remain vigilant in ensuring financial sector stability given the ...
Economy
Standard body laments manufacture, sales of low quality steel door frames
The Zambia Compulsory Standards Agency (ZCSA) has urged Small and Medium sized Enterprises (SMEs) to comply with mandatory specifications in the production of ...
Economy
Govt appoints managers for dead DBZ, Betternow Finance; regrets performance despite 19 recapitalization moves
Finance National Planning Minister, Situmbeko Musokotwane, says two managers have been appointed to handle repossessed Development Bank of Zambia (DBZ) and Betternow Finance ...
Economy
Govt commits to support cotton farmers, as Revamp Report submitted
Government has reaffirmed its support for the cotton industry because of its potential to contribute to job creation and economic growth of the ...
Economy
Forum x-rays Zambia’s post-debt restructuring era
The Centre for Trade Policy and Development (CTPD) and African Forum and Network on Debt and Development (AFRODAD) have held a national forum ...
Economy
Transparency International says cases analyzed by Financial Intelligence Centre down 2.7% in 2022
Transparency International Zambia (TI-Z) has said the number of cases analysed by the Financial Intelligence Center (FIC) have reduced over time, which was ...
Economy
Truck drivers threaten to halt operations, give DRC three weeks ultimate to improve security
The Southern African Development Community (SADC) Truck Drivers Association has called on authorities in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) to address the ...
Economy
FQM begins nickel concentrate production, set to become Africa’s largest producer
Production of nickel concentrate has begun at First Quantum Minerals’ new Enterprise nickel mine in Kalumbila District of North-Western Province. FQM Project Manager, ...
