Economy
Bank of Zambia maintains the Monetary Policy Rate at 9.75 %
The Bank of Zambia has maintained the Monetary Policy Rate at 9.75 percent for the third quarter of 2018.
The decision to maintain the policy...
Economy
$28.4 million raised from an auction of high-quality Zambian emeralds
US$28.4 million in foreign exchange earnings has been raised from an auction of high-quality Zambian emeralds including the exceptionally rare 5,655 carat Inkalamu emerald...
Economy
Zambia can be the breadbasket of Southern Africa-MBI Group
2018 will be a difficult year for Zambian agriculture, but its fundamental potential to be the breadbasket of Southern Africa remains, argues Zuneid Yousuf,...
Economy
Zamtel announces the launch of 4G network on the Copperbelt for its mobile customers
State owned telecommunications company Zamtel has announced the launch of 4G network on the Copperbelt for its mobile customers.
The 4G network which offers superfast...
Economy
President Lungu to launch the construction of a Multi Facility Economic Zone in Chibombo
PRESIDENT Edgar Lungu is today expected in Chibombo to launch the construction of the first ever Multi Facility Economic Zone in Central Province by...
Economy
Government ponders access to financial services for all
Minister of Commerce Trade and Industry (1a) Christopher Yaluma says expanding access to financial services can unlock economic opportunities for many stakeholders, especially...
Economy
Allow farmers on the FISP to select institutions of their choice, Financial Institutions urged
Acting Milenge District Agricultural Coordinator (DACO) Daniel Ngazimbi has called on Financial Institutions to allow farmers on the Farmers Input Support Program (FISP) select...
Economy
Government calls for the amendment of trade laws
Government has urged the Common Market for Eastern and Southern Africa (COMESA) to consider amending existing trade laws to enable member states trade competitively.
Ministry...