Economy
Speaker directs Minister Ronald Chitotela to explain the Toll gates management Contracts
Speaker of the National Assembly Dr. Patrick Matibini has directed Housing and Infrastructure Development Minister Ronald Chitotela to render a ministerial statement next week...
Economy
The performance of Zambia’s economy in 2018 is fair-EAZ
The Economics Association of Zambia -EAZ- has described the performance of Zambia’s economy in 2018 as fair compared to other Southern African Countries.
EAZ President...
Economy
Despite the Government’s respected ‘No-GMO position’, the NBA appear to be shifting the goal posts
The people’s position remains that Zambia is a GMO-free country, and yet the mandated National Biosafety Authority (NBA) seems determined to change this.
In September...
Economy
Austerity measures to save Government K 4.7 billion-Msiska
Government is expected to save over 4.7 Billion Kwacha, after it implements all austerity measures including the withdrawal of the motor vehicle replacement allowance.
And...
Economy
Current trade wars between the West and China have implications on the African economy – RB
Zambia’s Fourth President , His Excellency, Mr. Rupiah Bwezani Banda says the on-going trade wars between the Western countries and China meant to impose...
Economy
EU signs 20 million Euros agreement to improve public financial management in Zambia
The European Union and the German Technical Cooperation -GIZ- have signed 20 million Euros agreement to improve public financial management in Zambia and to...
Economy
Government withdraws motor vehicle replacement allowance for Cabinet Ministers
Government has withdrawn the motor vehicle replacement allowance for Cabinet ministers effective January 1, 2019 in adherence to the austerity measures government has put...
Economy
Global Crude Oil Price Plunges, Government Should Reduce Fuel Prices Immediately
By Victor Ngoma, MBA
Head-Energy & Power Development
Movement for Economic Emancipation (MEE)
On October 2nd, 2018, Zambian Energy Regulation Board (ERB) Chairman, Mr. Raymond Mpundu announced...