Economy
Make pricing template for petroleum products transparent and public, ERB urged
Zambia’s Energy Regulation Board (ERB) has been urged to make the pricing template for petroleum products transparent and public to enable Oil Marketing ...
Economy
ZESCO to start scheduled load shedding programme Tuesday
ZESCO is set to start its planned rotational Load Shedding exercise on Tuesday as water levels in Kariba Reservoir hit critically low levels. ...
Economy
Zambia, seven other African countries to grapple with debt in 2023
Zambia has been cited to be among the seven African countries which will grapple with debt-service burden in 2023. Tunisia, Egypt, Congo-Brazzaville, Ghana, ...
Economy
Govt plan to remove 25% excise duty on petrol commendable — Economist
Scrapping off of 25 percent on excise duty may foster stability in fuel supplies, says Social Economist Kelvin Chisanga. Chisanga said scrapping of ...
Economy
Business community demands government response, as Covid-19 cases spike
The Zambia Chamber of Commerce and Industry (ZACCI) has called for an urgent implementation of Covid-19 protective measures. This follows a spike of ...
Economy
Mine expert urges government to offload 51% Kasenseli shares
A mine expert has said the Zambian government should consider offloading 51 percent shares on the local stock market. George Jere said the ...
Economy
Don’t cancel small-holder mine licenses, association urges government
Government should encourage mining partnerships instead of cancelling struggling artisanal and small-scale mines, the Emerald and Semi-precious Miners Association of Zambia (ESMAZ) has ...
Economy
World Bank calls for transformed fertiliser market to curb food crisis in Zambia, Africa
The World Bank says a transformed fertiliser market is needed in response to the food crisis looming in Africa, including Zambia. World Bank ...
Economy
Zambia’s stable policies attracting foreign direct investments-FQM
Zambia’s stable and consistent policies in the mining sector have sparked resurgence in direct foreign investment, according to First Quantum Minerals (FQM). Reacting ...
Economy
Zambia urges diplomatic staff in Turkey to project country in positive light
A good image of the country in a foreign land portrayed by its nationals has potential to attract investment, boost tourism and encourage ...