Economy
Hon. Sunday Chanda Calls for Agriculture to Drive Zambia’s Economic Growth
Hon. Sunday Chanda, Member of Parliament for Kanchibiya, has called for a strategic focus on agriculture as the cornerstone of Zambia’s economic transformation. He...
Economy
Avocado growers get Italy trade Expo invite
This year maybe in its infancy but the Lusaka Avocado Multipurpose Cooperative Society (LAMCS) is already counting its landmark achievements scored in the first...
Economy
Massmart and Walmart Announce first Africa-Focused Supplier Growth Summit
Massmart and Walmart have announced the first Africa-focused supplier Growth Summit which will be held in Johannesburg on 2 April 2025. The summit is...
Economy
Pentagon approves sale of military helicopters to Zambia
The US State Department has approved a possible Foreign Military Sale (FMS) to Zambia for Bell 412 helicopters at an estimated cost of US$100...
Economy
Government restores back 15% duty on precious gems
To enhance domestic revenue mobilisation in 2025, Government has re-introduced a 15 percent export duty on precious gemstones.
This follows the revocation of 2019 suspension...
Economy
Malindi appointed Zambia Railways MD
ZAMBIA Railways Limited (ZRL) has appointed multiply-qualified entrepreneur and business executive Cuthbert Malindi as managing director.
The vastly experienced mechanical engineer and accountant has worked...
Economy
Who failed Zambia’s Vision 2030?
By Edward Chisanga1
Introduction
As I said in one of my recent past articles, Vision 2030 was created in 2006 under President Levy Mwanawasa to bring...
Columns
Zambia’s Electrical Power Paradox: Balancing Exports with Hydropower Sustainability
By Dr Roy Moobola
Zambia’s energy sector faces a delicate balancing act. While increased electricity exports have earned vital foreign currency, such gains are juxtaposed...