Economy
Forest watchdog impounds trucks loaded with bags of charcoal in Munbwa district
Twelve trucks carrying over 850 bags of Charcoal have been impounded in Mumbwa District of Central Province for trading and transporting without statutory ...
Economy
Over one million smallholder farmers receive weather-related risks insurance cover
More than one million smallholder farmers have in the last six years received insurance cover against weather related risks. This has resulted in ...
Economy
‘Hichilema needs to continue with his trips,’ Halwampa says President’s foreign visits yielding results
President Hakainde Hichilema should continue with his foreign trips to enable Zambia’s Gross Domestic Product (GDP) move to about US$100 billion from the ...
Economy
Mine researcher, Musonda, accuses govt of applying delay tactics to sell Mopani, Konkola mines cheaply
Mine researcher and international policy expert, James Musonda, fears that the government is employing delay tactics on the issue of Mopani Copper Mine ...
Economy
Govt revenue collection yields K26.3 billion in Q1, 2023, as external debt burden swells $13.96 billion
About K26.3 billion has been collected by government in the first quarter of 2023, as external debt swells to US$13.96 billion. This is ...
Economy
Over K1 billion paid as pre-retirement benefits, National Pensions Scheme Authority says
The National Pension Scheme Authority (NAPSA) says it has paid out a total of K1.023 billion in pre-retirement benefits as at May 1, ...
Economy
Govt urged to buy up maize in border areas, as farmers reportedly tap into export opportunities
The Zambia Community Development Initiative Program (ZCDIP) says it has noted with concern that some farmers in Northern and Southern Province and other ...
Economy
Finance Minister, Musokotwane, warns private sector players plotting to frustrate other investors
Government has warned that it will not tolerate the private sector frustrating its efforts to attract investments and that it will double its ...
Economy
Protracted debt crisis, future of Konkola Mines troubling to Zambian workers —ZCTU
Zambia Congress of Trade Union (ZCTU) has implored government to quickly conclude the issue of debt restructuring the country is going through for ...
Economy
Tobacco producers cry out, as smuggled cigarettes hit 30 percent of total market
Operators in the tobacco manufacturing sector have expressed concerns that smuggling of cigarette products into the Zambian market is overshadowing the positive growth ...