Economy
Online Agro market launched
Government has pledged to support efforts aimed at promoting the growth of Electronic commerce especially among Small and Medium Enterprise (SMEs) in the country.
Ministry...
Economy
Government intervenes in mealie meal price hike
Statement from the Hon. Minister of Information and Broadcasting Services and Chief Government Spokesperson on mealie meal prices
Government wishes to express great concern...
Economy
Ecobank Zambia receives USD 15 million from the Netherlands Development Finance Company (FMO) towards SME Support
Ecobank Zambia has received USD 15 million from its parent company Ecobank Transnational Incorporated (ETI).
This is part of a syndicated loan facility of USD200...
Economy
Zambia signs six MoUs with India
President Edgar Lungu has thanked the Indian government for enhanced cooperation between Zambia and that country.
The President was speaking when he and Indian Prime...
Economy
Zambia’s financial stability under threat
The Bank of Zambia has noted that weakening economic growth, load shedding and tightening liquidity in Zambia are threatening financial stability in the market.
And...
Economy
Only 2.7 million hectares out of 12.5million hectares used for agriculture in North Western Province
By Memory Chipili
“The mantle to develop the North-Western Province rests on all of us as local residents and not non-Zambians to change the status...
Economy
Open dialogue and transparency key to Zambia’s investment climate
Open dialogue and transparency between government and the private sector is needed to improve and safeguard Zambia’s investment climate, says First Quantum Minerals.
The mining...
Economy
Diversification can make food cheaper
Agriculture Minister Michael Katambo says crop diversification has the potential to increase availability of affordable, healthy foods and food security.
Mr. Katambo says with climate...