Monday, June 9, 2025

Economy

Standard Chartered Bank workers get 20% salary increment

The Zambia Union of Financial Institutions and Allied Workers (ZUFIAW) says the country’s economic environment has been difficult owing to Covid-19, high inflation rates...

BlackRock accused of planning to make super profits on Zambia’s debt

BlackRock, the world’s largest fund manager, has come under pressure to delay demands for debt interest payments from Zambia to prevent the country’s finances...

Fitch see disagreements with private creditors pushing Zambia IMF deal to 2023 as it keeps restricted default rating

Rating agency Fitch has warned that disagreements and prolonged negotiations with some official and private creditors over Zambia’s debt might push the eventual IMF...

12 Zalmpalm workers fired for gross misconduct

At least 12 unionised workers at Zampalm Company Limited in Kanchibiya district in Muchinga province, have been fired for alleged gross misconduct and...

HH urges the Export Trading Group to advance cashew nut business

President Hakainde Hichilema has urged Export Trading Group (ETG) to advance cashew production in Western Province ZANIS reports that Mr Hakainde explained that this...

Zambia has the highest airport fees in Africa

Acting Chairperson for Parliamentary Committee on Budgeting and Planning Brian Kambita says his committee is concerned with complaints that Zambia has the highest tax...

First Quantum Minerals Trident cheer proposed taxation

First Quantum Minerals Trident Mine General Manager, Sean Egner has expressed confidence that the sector will flourish following the proposed mining taxation system by...

Fuel price increase to have spiral effect – Chisanga

Social Economist Kelvin Chisanga says the hike in bus fares will result in a price increase in commodities in the country. Mr Chisanga...