Economy
IMF says Zambia, other countries’ debt restructuring delays costly
The delayed debt restructuring cases are currently costing Zambia and other countries as they have become difficult to handle, says the International Monetary ...
Economy
Zambia awaits $75.5m Japanese grant for new Luangwa bridge, as pre-feasibility study concluded
Government says plans to construct the US$75.5 million new Luangwa Bridge on the Great East Road is progressing, as pre-feasibility study stage has ...
Economy
Advocacy group, GDAZ, brands mealie meal shortage a scam, alleges sabotage
Governance and Development Advocates Zambia (GDAZ) Executive Director, Elias Mulenga, has condemned the protracted “artificial” shortage of mealie meal in the country describing ...
Economy
Manufacturers decry govt plans to import mealie meal, fear it will hurt local millers
The Zambia Association of Manufacturers (ZAM) is concerned with government’s decision to import mealie meal into the country as it will negatively affect ...
Economy
Initiative to drive informal economy, promote SMEs through digitization launched
An initiative to promote the informal economy as well as Small and Medium Entrepreneurs (SMEs) through digital transformation has been unveiled by a ...
Economy
Association demands active play of locals in power purchase agreements in solar industry
Government should structure the Power Purchasing Agreements (PPA) that will allow small scale solar companies to participate, Solar Industry Association of Zambia (SIAZ) ...
Economy
Copperbelt forum worried at lack of progress in resolution of Konkola, Mopani mines tussle
Copperbelt Civil Society Mining Consultative Forum (CSMCF) says it is disappointed by President Hakainde Hichilema’s inertia in resolving issues at Konkola Copper Mine ...
Economy
Lowering cost of farming inputs will arrest mealie meal shortages, says Chamber of Commerce
Kasama District Chamber of Commerce and Industry (KDCCI) has called for measures to lower the cost of farming inputs to ‘arrest’ mealie meal ...
Economy
Smuggling of mealie meal pushes prices to all-time high of K800 per 25kg bag in border areas
Government says smuggling has reached alarming levels albeit the Zambia National Service and other security wings have been tasked to curb smuggling of ...
Economy
COMESA to launch electricity project for member countries Tuesday
A project to enhance the sustainability of the electricity sector through effective, transparent and enforceable regulatory frameworks in the Common Market for Eastern ...
