Economy
Zambia Biosafety agency assures on GMO foods that may be imported, as concerns raised
The National Biosafety Authority (NBA) has assured the nation that the mealie meal from South Africa produced from Genetically Modified maize is safe ...
Economy
Import of GMO foods may ruin local agric industry, environment lobby group warns
Environment Experts in Zambia have warned that importation of Genetically Modified Organisms (GMOs) will eliminate indigenous crops that are more nutritious. Centre for ...
Economy
Zambian firms sign Sukuk bonds for infrastructure development
A Tanzanian firm, Mayzuh Company has entered into an agreement with five Zambian companies in need of financing using alternative financing instruments called ...
Economy
Zambia army calls for low interest rates to assist personnel cope with projects development
The Zambia Army has urged financial institutions to lower their interest rates to allow its personnel access to cheaper money and enable them ...
Economy
Tayali in Washington says Zambia modernizing its railway systems
Government says it is working on modernising the railway sector to ensure that it manages the current huge traffic volumes of bulk cargo. ...
Economy
Millers reject maize imports, fear move could affect local production, distort prices
Millers have protested against government’s decision to start importing mealie meal from South Africa for fear of affecting production of the commodity while ...
Economy
Cotton industry players urged to participate in Cotton Act amendment process
Government has urged players in the cotton industry to participate in the process of amending the Cotton Act No 21 of 2001 to ...
Economy
Government calls on citizens to avoid panic buying of mealie meal, as it claims no shortages
Government has said Zambians should not panic because there was no shortage of mealie meal in the country. Copperbelt Provincial Minister, Elisha Matambo, ...
Economy
Security operatives reveal new methods used by smugglers to ship mealie meal to DR Congo
The Zambia National Service (ZNS) has unearthed a scam where transporters in Chililabombwe District on the Copperbelt Province are using 20 litre containers ...
Economy
Zambia seeks more capital for development of trade routes to boost regional growth, food security
Transport and Logistics Minister, Frank Tayali, has called for more capital injection in key trade and corridor infrastructure upgrades to enhance regional economic ...
