Friday, March 29, 2024

Economy

Local Participation in Mining Sector is Key-Yaluma

Newly appointed Commerce and Trade Minister, Christopher Yaluma has stressed the importance of local participation in the mining sector to ensure employment and wealth...

Local tourists key to promoting tourism

Tourism and Arts Permanent Secretary Dr. Liya Mutale has challenged Zambians to take up the lead and be the first tourists of their own...

Finnish companies optimistic about collaboration with Zambia

Finnish Ambassador His Excellency Timo Olkkonen has hailed Konkola Copper Mines (KCM)’s plans to expand its operations and increase production to 500,000 tonne per...

Botswana welcomes Zambia’s decision to move 30 per cent of the cargo from the roads to rail

Botswana Railways Limited (BRL) has welcomed the Zambian Government’s decision to move 30 per cent of the cargo from the roads to rail. BRL Chief...

ZRA targets Landlords and Tenants: Register for withholding tax on rental income or face the law

The Zambia Revenue Authority (ZRA) Commissioner General Kingsley Chanda has urged all landlords and tenants in Zambia, who are not registered and are not...

FQM says it recorded US$115 loses in the first quarter of 2017

First Quantum Minerals (FQM) says it recorded US$115 million loss during the first quarter of 2017 despite strong operational results. FQM Minerals Chief Executive Officer...

Government To Receive Funding Directly From Chinese Banks

GOVERNMENT will now receive funding directly from Chinese banks and not through contractors so as to reduce the cost of borrowing for developmental programs. According...

Vice president Inonge Wina not pleased with stalled project in Western province

The construction of the 2.6-million-kwacha Veterinary laboratory in Mongu has stalled. This is because the funds which were released by the Ministry of Livestock...