Economy
Institute of Policy Analysis outlines measures for domestic resource mobilisation
The Zambia Institute of Policy Analysis and Research (ZIPAR) has indicated measures it is advocating for to improve domestic resource mobilisation in the ...
Economy
Bank of Zambia reportedly moves to phase out use of cheques in Zambia by December, 2025
Following a sustained decrease in cheque usage in the country, the Bank of Zambia (BoZ) is contemplating on phasing it out as a ...
Economy
Maamba Collieries granted licenses for lithium exploration in Southern Province
Maamba Collieries Limited (MCL) has been issued two large-scale exploration licenses for lithium and other minerals in Southern Province. ZCCM Investments Holdings (ZCCM-IH), ...
Economy
ZRA grants September 30 grace period for VAT registered taxpayers to integrate into smart invoice system
Taxpayers registered for Value Added Tax (VAT) in Zambia have been given a grace period until September 30, 2024, to integrate their operations ...
Economy
ERB issues 133 licenses, 32 construction permits worth over US$524 million in Q1 2024
The Energy Regulation Board (ERB) has reportedly issued 133 licences and 32 construction permits in the first half of 2024, amounting to over ...
Economy
Hichilema pledges solar energy for all provinces to enhance lives in rural communities
President Hakainde Hichilema has assured traditional leaders that the government will provide solar energy to all 10 provinces to enhance the lives of ...
Economy
Govt concludes plans to borrow K16.6 billion to fund supplementary budget in aid of battle against drought
Finance and National Planning Minister, Situmbeko Musokotwane, has announced government’s intention to borrow K16.6 billion through additional concessional financing from both domestic and ...
Economy
Food Reserve Agency reportedly pays Kasama farmers K105 million for maize supply
The Food Reserve Agency (FRA) in Northern Province says it has released about K105 million to commercial banks to pay farmers in the ...
Economy
Civil Society Organisations unveil campaign to curb illicit financial flows in Zambia, Africa
An African campaign, Stop The Bleeding, meant to curb Illicit Financial Flows (IFFs) from the region while ending tax holidays for big business ...
Economy
Vedanta secures $250 million to pay KCM creditors following high court decision
Vedanta has secured US$250 million in funding to pay KCM creditors, as per a High Court decision rendered on June 28, 2024. This ...