Friday, March 29, 2024

Economy

HH commends UPND MPs for voting against Bill to increase taxes

UPND leader Hakainde Hichilema has commended UPND members of parliament and other MPs that voted against the bill by government to increase various taxes...

Africa’s Indebtedness negatively impacting Forex and current acount deficits-Mutati

Movement for Multiparty Democracy (MMD) president Felix Mutati has said debt that most African countries have was stressing their economies. He said the debt was...

Government urged not to be blackmailed by threats over possible job cuts by Mining firms

Copperbelt University School of Business associate Professor Biemba Maliti says government should derive maximum benefits for the people from the mining sector. Professor Maliti says...

EAZ urges mining companies to refrain from arm twisting government

The Economics Association has urged mining companies to refrain from arm twisting government using lay offs to counter the proposed 2019 tax regime proposal....

Zambian Breweries has applauded the ZRA for stopping smuggled beer entering the country

Zambian Breweries has applauded the Zambian Revenue Authority for its recent action to thwart smuggling of almost K1 million worth of alcoholic beverages at...

Bank of Zambia has not used the foreign exchange reserves to stabilise the Kwacha-Mwanakatwe

Finance Minister Margaret Mwanakatwe says the Central bank has not used the foreign exchange reserves to stabilise the kwacha. Mrs. Mwanakatwe says the current trading...

Zambia Chamber of Mines welcomes new president

The Zambia Chamber of Mines has appointed Goodwell Mateyo as its new president. He succeeds Nathan Chishimba, who is retiring after two consecutive terms. Seasoned industry veteran Nicolas Bowen will serve...

Zamtel SIM cards should be our primary cards-Mushimba

Communications and Transport Minister Brian Mushimba has appealed to Zambians to fully support the transformation that is currently taking place at Zamtel. Mr Mushimba noted...