Wednesday, April 30, 2025

Economy

President Michael Sata defends forex monitoring mechanisms and assures investors

THE monitoring mechanisms in the financial sector set up by the Government are not meant to stifle foreign investment but enhance the investment opportunities...

Zambia’s economic programme hailed as one of the best

Barclays Bank Africa Chief Executive and Head of Absa Group, Kennedy Bungane has described Zambia's economic programme as one the best in Africa and...

Australian firm discovers more copper in Solwezi

AUSTRALIAN firm Chrysalis Resources has intersected more and rich copper mineralisation at Wangolo Prospect in Solwezi in Northwestern Province. The discovery is between Barrick Gold’s...

Chinese firms express interest in helping Zambia improve the railway network

Firms actively involved in China’s railway sector have expressed interest to help Zambia improve her railway sector to create a ‘super link’ across...

Government approves the Decentralisation Policy to empower provinces and districts manage their own affairs

Government has approved the long awaited National Decentralisation Policy which will empower provinces and districts manage their own affairs for effective social economic development. The...

Banning international auctions may kill gemstone sector-Gemfields

Gemfields Plc, the majority owners of Kagem Mines has charged that the intention to ban the sale of gemstones outside of Zambia is potentially...

Grain Traders asks Government to reverse the ban on exporting maize

THE Grain Traders Association of Zambia (GTTA) has urged the Government to rescind the decision to ban maize exports. GTTA chairperson George Liacopoulous said in...

President Michael Sata garners support for Felix Mutati for a top UN Post

President Michael Sata yesterday urged countries that attended the Boao Forum for Africa summit to support former Zambian Trades and Commerce Minister ...