Economy
Zambia, other countries urged to create better opportunities for tobacco farmers
Zambia and other countries should collaborate with civil society and international organizations to provide better opportunities for tobacco farmers while addressing food security ...
Economy
Heart Foundation calls for enactment of Tobacco Control Bill, as 20 reportedly die daily from smoking
The Zambia Heart & Stroke Foundation (ZAHESFO) has called on government to quickly enact the Tobacco Control Bill as one of the interventions ...
Economy
Government insists on deadline for completion of works at Kasama Airport
Government will not extend construction works at Kasama Airport because the contractor was given an extension on two accounts due to heavy rains. ...
Economy
Civil groups propose return of 20% withholding tax for gaming industry in 2024 budget submissions
Civil Society Organisations (CSOs) have proposed to government that the 20 percent withholding tax on the gaming and betting industry must next year ...
Economy
Zambia seeks infrastructure investment from China
Zambia has called on China to invest in infrastructure and construction industry, given the country’s natural resources and vast land. This call was ...
Economy
Zambia aspires to diversify export routes, seeks US support in transforming Lobito corridor
Government has requested United States of America (USA) to support Zambia in the transformation of the Lobito Corridor. This has a great potential ...
Economy
Central Bank targets to pay 300 swindled investors daily in Destiny Helpers fraud saga
The Central Bank says it has commenced the process of distributing claims to investors swindled by Destiny Helpers International. Besnat Mwanza, the Bank ...
Economy
Insurers propose mandatory uptake of fire insurance by businesses, urban houses in budget 2024 submissions
Insurers have proposed consideration of mandatory uptake of fire insurance by all businesses and urban houses in an effort to reduce the economic ...
Economy
Govt cautions oil marketing companies over alleged hoarding of petroleum products
The Energy Regulation Board (ERB) has cautioned the Oil Marketing Companies (OMCs) and petroleum retail dealers to desist holding back sales of fuel, ...
Economy
Govt bans sale of alcoholic beverages in markets, bus stations
Government has with immediate effect banned the sale of alcohol in markets and bus stations. In addition, the authority has directed the cancellation ...
