Economy

Over Two hundred and eighty people in Mwinilunga district in Northwestern province have petitioned President Hakainde Hichilema to hastily reopen Kasenseli Gold mine. The residents have also petitioned the head of state to remove the Zambia National Service (ZNS) officers...

President Hakainde Hichilema held separate bilateral meetings with Mr. Ajay Banga, the President of the World Bank, and Ms. Kristalina Georgieva, the Managing Director of the International Monetary Fund (IMF). The discussions primarily focused on expediting and comprehensively concluding...

A scam has  been unearthed in Northern where some cooperatives  are getting farming inputs on behalf of farmers are under declaring the number of packs to their groups. Northern Province Permanent Secretary, Bernard Mpundu says government has received reports that...

The Industrial Development Corporation (IDC) is calling on state-owned enterprises to prioritize efficiency, reliability, and profitability to become pillars of national pride. During a visit to the ZAFFICO Pole Treatment Plant in Kalulushi on Saturday, IDC Chief Executive Officer...

Zambia Electricity Supply Corporation (ZESCO) has announced a bold initiative to invest in alternative energy sources, with an $89 million Solar Project taking center stage. Victor Mapani, the Managing Director of ZESCO, revealed the utility firm's ambitious plans to...

In a meeting held at State House yesterday, the Banker Association of Zambia had the distinct honor of being hosted by President Hakainde Hichilema. The delegation, led by the association's Chairperson, Ms. Mizinga Melu, engaged in discussions that spanned...

In a significant effort to address the soaring prices of mealie meal and fulfill the government's commitment to provide affordable essential commodities, the Zambia Correctional Service (ZCS) has officially commenced the distribution of Kalonga mealie meal. The launch ceremony...

James Mazimba, an academician based in the Copperbelt, has emphasized the urgent need for enhanced skills development within the gemstone sector. Mazimba, who serves as a lecturer at Ndola's Government-owned Gemstone Processing and Lapidary Training Centre, advocates for a...

Despite former President Donald Trump, who has a significant lead in national and early state polls, skipping the third Republican primary debate, the prospect of him securing victory over incumbent President Joe Biden is capturing the attention of investors...

Copperbelt based economist Manase Siwila believes declining production in the mining sector is contributing to the weakening of the local currency Kwacha. The Kwacha on Thursday morning breached the K23 barrier when trading between K23.00 and K22.57 against one dollar. Major...