Economy
Livestock sector catalyst to ending poverty – Professor Luo
Fisheries and Livestock Minister Nkandu Luo says the livestock sector in the country has potential to end poverty among rural farmers.
And Prof Luo has...
Economy
IDC appoints a new Zambia Railways Board
The Industrial Development Corporation (IDC) has appointed new Board of Directors for Zambia Railways Limited (ZRL).
Speaking at the inauguration ceremony on Monday, IDC Group...
Economy
Zambia receives donation of 2,000 metric tonnes of Norwegian fertilizer
Government has lauded YARA International a Norwegian Non-Governmental Organisation (NGO) for donating 2,000 metric tonnes of fertilizer to the Ministry of Agriculture.
And Minister of...
Economy
Copperbelt Minister calls on authorities to safe guard lives at Luanshya dump site
Copperbelt Minister Japhen Mwakalombe has urged authorities in Luanshya District to quickly put in place safety measures at the mine dumpsite to save people’s...
Economy
Government attributes 2020 budget underperformance to COVID-19
The government says the 2020 National Budget has underperformed largely due to the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Minister of Finance Bwalya Ng’andu said subdued...
Economy
Zambia plans to diversify from Copper to Gold mining
Government says it will continue to diversify the mining sector from copper to gold mining.
Minister of Finance said government expects the Zambia Gold Company...
Economy
Government to increase beneficiaries of Social Cash Transfer in 2021
The government says it will increase the number of beneficiaries of the Social Cash Transfer to 994, 000 people in 2021 from the current...
Economy
Government announce measure to revive tourism sector
Minister of Finance Bwalya Ng’andu has put in place measures in the proposed 2021 national budget to revive the tourism industry which has been...