Thursday, March 28, 2024

Economy

How Zambia’s infatuation with maize has led to perpetual poverty

Introduction One of the most common proverbs in Zambia, says “Umwana ashenda atasha nyina ukunaya Ubwali” which loosely translates as “A child who does not visit,...

Government is behind high interest rates in Zambia-Prof Saasa

Government’s activities in the money market have been cited as the main reason why interest rates are high in Zambia despite the downwards movement...

Lubinda warns Chines Investors; don’t come Zambia to sell chickens, Salaula and take small businesses

CHINESE investors should not come to Zambia to sell chickens, salaula and take over other small businesses meant for Zambians, says Justice Minister Given...

400+ tonnes daily production is achievable at KCM

Konkola Copper Mines (KCM) Chief Executive Officer Deshnee Naidoo has promised to work hard with her team to re-establish KCM’s reputation as one of...

Women miners deserve support-CTPD

The Centre for Trade Policy and Development has called for support towards women involved in mining if Zambia is to attain targets set out...

ZRA collects over K27.7 billion in gross taxes

Zambia Revenue Authority (ZRA) has collected over K27.7 billion in gross taxes, with refunds amounting to K4.5 billion. ZRA Commissioner General, Kingsley Chanda, disclosed this...

Long Acres Lodge upgrade pegged at USD 211 million

Tourism and Arts Permanent Secretary Dr. Howard Sikwela has called on the consultant for Long Acre Lodge redevelopment to conclude the paper work and...

Zambia to benefit from 13.1million Euros mineral program

Zambia is among the countries that will benefit from the 13. 1 million Euros African, Caribbean and Pacific European Union (ACP-EU) capacity building mineral...