Economy
Government, millers agree to drop mealie meal prices
Government and millers have agreed to drop mealie meal prices between K160 and K170 for a K25 kilogramme (Kg) bag. This is meant ...
Economy
SME-focused strategy will aid double digit growth, not just external debts restructuring —Economist
Zambia’s economic recovery should not be restricted to the foreign debt restructuring as the financial needs of the people are domestic. This means ...
Economy
Manufacturers laud govt on value-addition initiatives, say it is stimulating food processing sector
More businesses are expected to venture in the food processing sector and produce value-added products, Zambia Association of Manufacturers (ZAM) has said. This ...
Economy
Zambia shopping for investors to partner small scale gemstone miners —Envoy Mundanda
Zambia’s ambassador to Belgium, Sylvester Mundanda has said Zambia’s small scale miners need a market for gemstones to avoid exploitation. Mundanda said the ...
Economy
Debt servicing gulps K3 billion, as govt releases K12.4 billion for public service delivery
Government has released K12.4 billion in January to finance public service delivery with the wage bill for civil servants gabbling a huge portion ...
Economy
Zambia, DRC to benefit from US support on manufacture, distribution of battery electric vehicle
Zambia and the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) will benefit from the technical support from the United States (US) government to develop the ...
Economy
Zambia assumes 2023 chairmanship of UNESCO, Southern Africa region
Zambia has assumed the chairmanship of Southern Africa at the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organisation (UNESCO) for the period 2023. The ...
Economy
Bankers group echoes fears on tougher business conditions, as cost of borrowing soars
Bankers Association of Zambia (BAZ) has said the cost of borrowing is expected to increase once the minimum statutory ratio is adjusted. On ...
Economy
Further investments will unlock Zambia’s mining potential — Stanbic CEO
Zambia’s mining industry has remained an attractive proposition for further investment. This is on the back of high copper prices, which have remained ...
Economy
ZANACO pledges more support, as loan portfolio to mining sector hits $74.1 million
ZANACO Plc Chief Executive Officer Mukwandi Chibesakunda says the bank will use the Investing in African Mining Indaba as an opportunity to dialogue ...