Economy
African Union adopts new agricultural development strategy to transform continent’s agric sector
To boost the agriculture sector in Africa, the African Union (AU) has approved a new agricultural development strategy that will see the continent ...
Economy
Securities Commission partners South African regulatory firm to curtail fraudulent cross border transactions in capital markets
The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has partnered with Prudential Authority (PA) of South Africa to enhance the supervision of cross-border transactions in ...
Economy
Zambian government warns against illegal strike calls by truck drivers, vows to enforce the law
The Zambian government has issued a stern warning against any calls for an illegal strike by truck drivers in the transport sector, describing ...
Economy
Revenue authority recovers $72,420 of evaded tax on smuggled snails
The Zambia Revenue Authority (ZRA) has recovered US$72,420 worth of taxes and duty from the 3621 kilogrammes (Kg) of smuggled snails. This followed ...
Economy
Secretary to Cabinet calls for full utilisation of irrigation schemes to achieve 10 million tonnes of maize production
Secretary to the Cabinet, Patrick Kangwa, has called for the full utilization of irrigation schemes across Zambia to enhance agricultural productivity and help ...
Economy
Zambia National Service announces plans to begin cultivating cannabis, industrial hemp for medical use
Government has granted the Zambia National Service (ZNS) authority to grow cannabis and industrial hemp for specifically medical purposes. The authority was granted ...
Economy
Zambia, Saudi Arabia sign MoU to foster collaboration across mineral resources value chain
Zambia has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Saudi Arabia aimed at fostering cooperation in the mineral resources sector, covering the entire ...
Economy
Zambia seeks Chinese investment for water transport, harbour expansion on Lake Tanganyika
The Zambian government has urged Chinese investors to explore opportunities in water transport on Lake Tanganyika and to support the expansion of Mpulungu ...
Economy
Ministers, energy investors meet ahead of Africa Heads of State summit in Dar es Salaam
Three cabinet ministers have engaged local energy sector investors as Zambia finalises preparations for the Africa Heads of State Summit set for January ...
Economy
Private sector group calls for full implementation of export proceeds tracking framework
The Private Sector Development Association (PSDA) has urged the government to fully implement the Export Proceeds Tracking Framework, which requires all export earnings ...
