Economy
Kantanshi lawmaker, Mumba, faults govt plan to stop use of dollar for local transactions
Kantanshi Member of Parliament, Anthony Mumba, has criticised the United Party for National Development (UPND) for considering dedollarisation, urging the government to focus ...
Economy
Govt urged to strengthen crop seed industry regulation, enforcement
The government has been called upon to strengthen regulation and enforcement in the seed industry, potentially through a concerted effort from all seed companies. ...
Economy
World Bank ranks Zambia eighth in Africa for highest food inflation
The World Bank has ranked Zambia eighth among African countries with the highest food inflation as of May 2024, with a rate of ...
Economy
Government reinforces tree planting to combat climate challenges
The government has reinforced its support for tree planting as a critical measure to address ongoing climate challenges. Minister of Green Economy and ...
Economy
Zambia Metrology Agency begins second phase of nationwide petroleum sector verification
The Zambia Metrology Agency (ZMA) has commenced the second phase of its nationwide verification exercise for the petroleum sector to ensure the accuracy ...
Economy
Group flags major setbacks in Zambia’s Eighth National Development Plan
The Civil Society Organisation (CSO) Debt Alliance has raised concerns over significant setbacks in implementing Zambia’s Eighth National Development Plan (8NDP) in 2023, ...
Economy
Consultations underway on use of foreign currency for local transactions, phase out of cheques, says Musokotwane
Finance and National Planning Minister, Situmbeko Musokotwane, has clarified that the proposed ban on using foreign currencies in the local economy and the ...
Economy
Lawmakers raise the alarm over worsening electricity challenges, urge govt to act swiftly
Kantanshi Member of Parliament, Anthony Mumba, has urged Energy Minister, Peter Kapala, to update the nation on measures being taken to avert the ...
Economy
Govt seeks private sector collaboration to formalise SMEs
The government has called for collaboration with the private sector to encourage Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) to formalise their businesses. Ministry of ...
Economy
Govt prioritises data quality to drive people-centred development initiatives
Lois Mulube, the Finance and National Planning Permanent Secretary for Planning and Administration, has highlighted government’s focus on enhancing data quality to drive ...
