Government increases social cash transfer beneficiaries in Lusaka
Community Development and Social Services Minister, Emerine Kabanshi says government has increased the number of social cash transfer beneficiaries in Lusaka district.
Ms Kabanshi said the number of beneficiaries in Lusaka have increased from 11,272 in 2017 to 13, 714 this year respectively.
She...
Zambia’s economic outlook for 2018 looks positive-former BOZ Chief
Former Bank of Zambia governor Caleb Fundanga says the country’s economic outlook for 2018 looks positive.
Dr. Fundanga says the high Copper Prices will contribute to the country’s good economic performance in 2018.
He however warned against excessive acquiring of expensive loans as this may have...
Zambia will need a robust industrial development drive to benefit from Africa Free Trade Area
The Center for Trade Policy and Development says for Zambia to maximize benefits from the Africa Continental Free Trade Area, the country will need a robust industrial development drive.
CTPD Executive Director Isaac Mwaipopo says the country may not need to go far in re-inventing...
Standard Bank Group cuts Zambia’s 2015 GDP growth prospects to 4.2 %
The Standard Bank Group which operates in Zambia has Stanbic Bank has lowered the country’s growth prospects for 2015 to 4.2 percent year on year from an average of 6.3 percent.
The Bank expects Zambia’s growth to reach 4.5 percent year on year in 2016.
In...
Zamtel turnaround is commendable-Mushimba
Transport and Communications Minister Brian Mushimba says the turnaround that has happened at state run telecoms firm Zamtel is commendable.
Mr Mushimba wrote on his Twitter account that Zamtel is truly impressing at some many levels.
He said the growth in subscriber numbers has seen the...
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 firm believes that a natural equilibrium must also be sought that sees Zambian people share the benefits of the country's...
Lusaka residents should reject the proposed Garbage Levy by the Mayor-ZSPA
The Zambia Society of Public Administration (ZSPA) has called on Lusaka residents to reject the proposal by Lusaka Mayor Wilson Kalumba to start collecting garbage Levy via the telecoms.
ZSPA President Kelvin Esiasa feels that this proposal lacks credibility, merit and should not be supported...
