Economy
Zambia manufacturers want exemption from electricity rationing, fear rise in production costs
Zambia manufacturers has asked government to exempt them from electricity rationing so that the industry can run without downtime. Peter Kapala, Zambia’s Energy ...
Economy
Zambia invites AGCO, Brazil’s top agric equipment firm, to invest in the country
The Zambian Embassy in Brasilia has engaged one of Brazil’s top manufacturers of agricultural equipment to consider setting up an assembly plant in ...
Economy
‘Help us plan effectively’, Kitwe Chamber of Commerce begs Zesco for load shedding schedule
The business community has urged Zesco Limited to come up with a comprehensive load shedding plan to effectively prepare for the planned six-hour ...
Economy
Utilisation of Constituency Development Fund rated below 10%, government urged to act
The Zambian government should promote transparency, accountability, and continue strengthening of internal controls in the utilisation of Constituency Development Fund (CDF). This is ...
Economy
Zambia committed to frugal management of resources, President Hichilema says in US
Zambia’s President Hakainde Hichilema says his administration is committed to fighting corruption to safeguard the Central African public resources. He said the crusade ...
Economy
Zambia Revenue Authority pays K15.2bn in VAT refunds
More than K15 billion has been paid to various companies in Value Added Tax (VAT) refunds as at November this year by Zambia ...
Economy
Debt servicing gulps K2.9bn, as government releases K10.8bn for projects
The Zambian Government is pleased about the positive performance trajectory of the 2022 budget, as it releases K10.8 billion for public service delivery. ...
Economy
IMF chief calls on China to speed up restructuring of debt for Zambia, Sri Lanka
THE International Monetary Fund (IMF) Chief Kristalina Georgieva has called on China to speed up restructuring of debt in Zambia and Sri Lanka ...
Economy
France invites Zambia’s ministers to explore possible investment collaborations
Zambia’s Ministers of Commerce, Tourism and Agriculture have been invited by France for a meeting to explore investment opportunities and possible areas of ...
Economy
Copper may hit record high of $11,000 in a year –Goldman Sachs
Copper price rose on Thursday, December 8, 2022 in hopes that an easing of COVID-19 controls in China will increase demand as Goldman ...