Thursday, March 28, 2024

Feature Economy

African Telecom Industry – A Catalyst For Change

By Kabukabu Kawanambulu Ikwueme The rapid growth of the African telecom industry over the past few years, has remarkably transformed communication infrastructure on the continent....

Price Controls on Fuel Will Inhibit Competition

By Henry Kyambalesa I wish to comment on plans by Energy and Water Development Minister Kenneth Konga to “introduce uniform prices for oil products throughout...

Pros and Cons of Chinese Investments in Zambia

By Henry Kyambalesa Of late, investments by Chinese corporations in Zambia seem to have become a topical issue among politicians and the general public. I...

Zambia gets US $81.2 million funding

The Executive Board of International Monetary Fund (IMF) yesterday approved US$81.2 million for Zambia’s poverty reduction programmes under the Poverty Reduction and Growth...

Zain records 3 million net subscribers on its network

Zain, the county’s premier mobile communications provider this week announced a landmark record of 3 million customers on its network, only weeks after the...

We treat both foreign, local contractors equally- Saili

The Road Development Agency (RDA) has dismissed claims that it was favouring foreign contractors in awarding contracts for road construction. RDA head of public relation,...

Govt signs K68 bn agreement

Government and the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) have today signed an agreement aimed at strengthening the electoral process in Zambia. The agreement, which will...

Mining firms prospecting for minerals in National Parks

Parliament yesterday heard that three firms are prospecting for minerals in the Lochinvar National park and Kafue flats in Bweengwe constituency. Mines and Mineral...