Economy
Close all mines as they don’t benefit Zambians- Nawakwi
Opposition Forum for Democracy and Development (FDD) president Edith Nawakwi has said government should close all the mines as they do not benefit Zambians.She...
Economy
ZESCO electricity tariffs will not go up for now-Inonge Wina
Vice President Inonge Wina says ZESCO electricity tariffs are not going to be increased, owing to the current challenges that the power utility company...
Economy
Government to limit business for foreigners-Mwanakatwe
Commerce Minister Margaret Mwanakatwe says government will formulate policies to favour Zambians so that they fully participate in business.
Mrs. Mwanakatwe says currently there is...
Economy
Kenyan President Uhuru Kenyatta arrives in Zambia
Kenyan President Uhuru Kenyatta has arrived in the country for a two day state visit at the invitation of President Edgar Lungu.
The Kenyan...
Economy
Zambia Eurobonds Fall to Record level, could increase cost of borrowing for the country
Bloomberg Business reports that Zambian dollar bonds fell, driving yields to an all-time high, after a credit-rating downgrade by Standard & Poor’s cast doubt...
Economy
Government making headway in getting another Eurobond-Miles Sampa
DEPUTY Minister of Commerce, Trade and Industry Miles Sampa says Government is making headway in efforts to acquire another Eurobond to help build Zesco’s...
Economy
Foreign contractors urged to insure locally to benefit local industry
Government has urged foreign contractors to locally insure their services so that the local insurance sector can benefit.
Transport, Works, Supply and Communications Minister,...
Economy
Government calls for investment in satellite communication technology
Government has called for more private sector investment in satellite communication technology.
Deputy Minister of Information and Broadcasting Services Forrie Tembo says this...