Economy
Copperbelt business executive, Jere, backs Vedanta takeover of Konkola Mines under strict conditions
George Jere, a Copperbelt Business Executive, plying his trade in the mining sector, says immediate action is needed to revamp the operations at ...
Economy
Finance Minister, Musokotwane, woos investors to mining sector at Chongwe summit
Government has implored investors around the world to support its strategy of diversifying the mining sector by increasing exploration and develop green field ...
Economy
Swedish government pledges to support Zambia’s renewable energy sector
Swedish Ambassador to Zambia, Johan Hallenborg, has pledged his government’s commitment with other strategic partners to support Zambia in the policy development of ...
Economy
BAT reports 86% profit, to pay dividend of K32 million to shareholders
The British American Tobacco (BAT) Zambia has posted an increase in profit before tax of 86 percent totaling K165.7 million in 2022. This ...
Economy
Zambia’s capital market on the bounce, grows 3% with over K70 billion savings in Q1, 2023
Zambia’s capital market remained resilient in the first quarter of this year, resulting in total savings of over K77.35 billion. The sector’s financial ...
Economy
Zambia set to receive K11.6 million grant from Japan to boost tourism
Zambia is set to receive a K11.6 million grant from Japan to implement a project which will improve the Livingstone museum, in an ...
Economy
AfDB, ILX sign deal to scale up investments, spur institutional investor capital in Africa
An agreement to scale up investments and spur institutional investor capital mobilisation for Sustainable Development Goals and climate-focussed private sector projects in Africa ...
Economy
Revision of electricity tariffs for the poor, fair deal, says energy expert, Chikwanda
Energy expert, Johnstone Chikwanda, says the decision to reduce electricity tariff price by 40 ngwee for medium consumers while placing burden on big ...
Economy
New pensions scheme holds good prospect to improve livelihoods, says FNB
The National Pensions Scheme Authority (NAPSA) partial withdrawal programme will have a positive impact on the economy, as it will inject funds into ...
Economy
National Biosafety Authority denies reports of confiscating mealie meals laced with GMOs
The National Biosafety Authority (NBA) has clarified that it has not confiscated any mealie meal or products which may contain Genetically Modified Organisms ...