Economy
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...
Economy
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...
Economy
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...
Economy
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...
Economy
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 ...
Economy
Government gives ZESCO US$255 million for power generation
GOVERNMENT has given Zesco US$255 million from the US$750 million Eurobond to invest in power generation and distribution.
Of the US$255 million, US$30 million has...
Economy
Declare 2012-2013 farming season a national disaster-Mweetwa
Choma Central Member of Parliament Cornelius Mweetwa has challenged the Patriotic Front government to quickly declare the 2012-2013 farming season a national disaster.
Mr. Mweetwa...
Economy
Cases of industrial unrest have reduced significantly since PF took over-Shamenda
Labour Minister Fackson Shamenda says the cases of industrial unrest by workers in Zambia have reduced significantly since the Patriotic Front took over Government.
Mr...