Feature Economy
How President Lungu’s loan ban and fiscal measures has averted a crisis and led Zambia to economic recovery
By Kalima Nkonde
President Lungu’s decision to stop debt contraction, cancel some existing loans, terminate projects below the 80% completion rate, accelerate payment of suppliers...
Feature Economy
Zambia’s foreign debt may hit US$13 billion next year-Chikwanda
Zambia’s external debt may grow by more than 40 percent to $13 billion next year as the cost of planned projects are added to...
Feature Economy
Economically Empowering Zambians through Infrastructure Investment
1. Introduction
Every now and then, especially since the Patriotic Front took over the running of government, the citizenry of Zambia has become accustomed to...
Feature Economy
How to build Wakanda: Lessons for African leaders from ‘Black Panther’
As "Black Panther" nears a billion in box office worldwide, many Africans have flocked to theaters, sporting traditional African attires with pride to watch...
Feature Economy
Zambia must resist foreign pressure to weaken laws on GMOs
Position on GMOs and the Revised Biotechnology and Biosafety Policy of 2003
Zambia must continue to uphold the highest biosafety standards
Zambia’s approach to biosafety since...
Economy
KCM’s 2013 output sharply declines
Vedanta Resources has posted 19% lower fourth-quarter copper output from its Zambia operations on the back of lower ore production at its Konkola and...
Feature Economy
Consumer Unit Trust predicts price increases
The Consumer Unit Trust Society International (CUTS) Zambia says a price rise in commodities is expected following the rebasing of the kwacha.
CUTS programme officer...
Feature Economy
Chinese Ambassador commends rebased currency
Chinese Ambassador to Zambia Zhou Yuxiao says the newly launched rebased Zambian currency will make business easy for Chinese investors working in Zambia due...