Economy
Group calls for removal of incentives for locally-produced cigarettes
The Tobacco Free Association of Zambia has proposed that government should remove the current incentives for locally-produced cigarettes and cigarette products. Its Executive ...
Economy
Govt urged to de-criminalise small scale mining of gemstone to create employment opportunities
Former Deputy Minister of Finance and National Planning, Mbita Chitala, has called on government to de-criminalise small scale mining of gemstones in the ...
Economy
U.S govt blames slow growth in Zambia’s mining sector on policy inconsistencies
American Ambassador to Zambia, Michael Gonzales, says growth in the mining sector has been hampered by policy inconsistencies under the previous governments. Gonzales ...
Economy
Solution to sugilite scandals lies in reorganisation of the industry —Jere
Former miner and business executive, George Jere, has said that the government should move in and organise the sugilite mining industry for the ...
Economy
Beyond mining stakes, tax income, govt keen on building strong local content policy —Kayumba
President Hakainde Hichilema’s special advisor on investment and economic affairs, Jito Kayumba, says the government is working on measures to create a strong ...
Economy
Coalition of civil society groups plan protests over delays in reactivating Konkola, Mopani mines
A coalition of civil society groups are planning to protest on August 12, 2023 and petition President Hakainde Hichilema over the delay to ...
Economy
Afreximbank report shows hard currency bond issuances by African countries plummet $6 billion in 2022
A latest report by the African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank) has shown that hard currency bond issuances by African countries plummeted to US$6 billion ...
Economy
Zambia seeks investment in electric battery industry from China
Zambia has asked China to invest more into the electric battery industry. Commerce, Trade and Industry Minister, Chipoka Mulenga, said this when he ...
Economy
KoBold Metals promises high corporate governance, transparency at launch of Mingomba mine
The management of KoBold Metals says it will ensure highest level of corporate governance and transparency as it commences operation in Zambia. It ...
Economy
Chinese firm to set up prefabricated housing factory in Zambia, says Milupi
China-Jiangshu International Economic Technical Cooperation has expressed interest to set up a prefabricated housing factory to manufacture panels for use in the construction ...
