Economy
Chikwanda directs banks in Zambia to increase interest for depositors
FINANCE Minister Alexander Chikwanda has directed commercial banks in Zambia to increase interest for depositors.
The minister said the move was to curb the current...
Economy
Department of Tourism in normal operations-PS
Government has disputed some media reports suggesting that the Department of tourism in the Ministry of Tourism and Arts has been shut down.
Ministry...
Economy
Bank of Zambia maintains 9.75% policy rate
The Bank of Zambia (BoZ) has maintained its policy rate at 9.75 percent for the month of September 2013.
BoZ Head of Public Relations,...
Economy
Millers Association accuses Mealie meal traders of selling the product above recommended price
The Millers Association of Zambia (MAZ) has accused mealie meal traders of exploiting consumers by selling the country's stable food above the recommended retail...
Economy
Government assures the nation that there is enough fuel stocks in Zambia
GOVERNMENT has assured the nation that there is enough fuel stocks in Zambia, contrary to some media reports.
Ministry of Energy and Water Development Permanent...
Economy
Home Affairs uncovers maize export scam in Eastern Province
The Ministry of Home Affairs has unearthed a scam where people are diverting maize destined for Food Reserve Agency (FRA) deports to neighbouring countries.
Home...
Economy
Teachers Union in Southern Province reject Pension reforms
The Basic Education Teachers Union of Zambia (BETUZ) in Southern Province has opposed plans by the government to reform the Public Service Pension Scheme...
Economy
Huge domestic debt choking SMEs-Noel Nkoma
Former Economics Association of Zambia President Noel Nkoma has observed that government’s delay in paying local suppliers is affecting the growth of the SME...