Economy
CEEC funds 100 rice growers in Mongu District
The Citizen Economic Empowerment Commission has approved and funded about 100 Rice farmers in Mongu district in Western Province.
Speaking during the handover of cheques...
Economy
Stanbic boosts mortgage portfolio
STANBIC Bank Limited is disbursing up to K120 million per personal loans for its clients mainly in formal employment.
And the bank has partnered with...
Economy
Over 29 firms give 2012 budget tips
OVER 29 firms and institutions have made budget submissions on tax and non-tax proposals to be considered for the 2012 National Budget and the...
Economy
Lufthansa to start Zambian flights
Germany flag carrier and Europe’s largest airliner, Lufthansa, is this August expected to start flying into Zambia through a code-sharing agreement with Ethopian Airlines.
The...
Economy
Zamtel rolls out $37 million 3G network
ZAMTEL limited has rolled out its third Generation (3G) technology with an investment of US$37 million.
3G technology is a wireless network technology that is...
Economy
Heifer to empower 8,677 families with livestock
HEIFER International says it will spend US$2.4 million on empowering 8,677 families with livestock under the Copperbelt rural livelihoods enhancement and support project.
Heifer programmes...
Economy
Zambia has over $2.5 bn. in reserves
ZAMBIA’s international reserves at the Bank of Zambia (BoZ) have increased to US$2.5 billion as at end of June 2011 translating into four months...
Economy
RB warns against shoddy road works
PRESIDENT Banda has warned that his Government will not tolerate shoddy works from road contractors who desire to enrich themselves at the expense of...