Wednesday, May 7, 2025

Economy

Sakeni against KCM’s plan to lay-off 2 000 workers

CHIEF Government spokesperson Kennedy Sakeni says Government does not support plans by Konkola Copper Mines (KCM) to lay off 2,000 permanent workers. Speaking when he...

Eurobond wisely and properly used-Finance Minister

MINISTER of Finance Alexander Chikwanda says the US$750 million Eurobond is being wisely and properly utilised in sectors Government has invested in. Mr Chikwanda said...

Stanbic Bank sees 7.3% GDP growth in 2012

The Standard Bank Group says Zambia is poised to continue recording strong economic growth with GDP projected to hit 7.3% this year. Standard Bank Group...

There is no excuse for Zesco to continue loadshedding- Chikwanda

Finance Minister Alexander Chikwanda has challenged the power utility company ZESCO to work extra hard and ensure that Zambia becomes the biggest earner in...

Use local products-Scott urges investors

Vice President Guy Scott has called on foreign investors in the country to make use of local products in their operations. ZANIS Ndola reports...

KCM announces intentions to cut down the total number of employees by 2,000 from the current 8,263.

KONKOLA Copper Mines (KCM) has announced its intentions to cut down the total number of employees by 2,000 from the current 8,263. But government yesterday...

Kawambwa Tea still not functional as Zimbabwean investor keeps breaking promises

Production of tea at the country’s only tea company, Kawambwa Tea, may not be possible as the investor who has been holding on to...

Government should have explained to the people before removing fuel and maize subsidies-MP

Kasenengwa Member of Parliament, Victoria Kalima has charged that government is panicking to explain removal of subsides on fuel and maize after students at...