Business

Zambia’s 2024 economic performance satisfactory – Finance Ministry

By Jane Chanda Ministry of Finance and National Planning(MOFNP) director of economic management Akapelwa Imwiko, says Zambia’s economic performance in 2024 has been satisfactory despite global and domestic challenges, largely…

2024 among the most difficult years for Zambians – Dodia

By Esther Chisola Economist Yusuf Dodia has described 2024 as one of the most difficult years which saw the country having two supplementary budgets, among other challenges. Speaking with Daily…

Zambia has fuel stocks to last about 7 days – ERB

By Mubunga Mubanga Energy Regulations Board (ERB) director general Elijah Sichone says the country has fuel stocks to last for about seven days. Addressing the media together with oil marketing…

ZAM denounces hiked council fees, rates amidst economic downturn

By Jane Chanda Zambia Association of Manufacturers (ZAM) president, Ashu Sagar, says the recent arbitrary increases in council fees and rates by municipalities, particularly in Lusaka, are imposing a significant…

ERB to review emergency tariff hike in January, 2025

By Mubanga Mubanga Energy Regulation Board (ERB) director general Elijah Sichone says they have directed Zesco to stick to the load management schedule. Speaking at the end of year press…

Govt working to arrest illegal mining before it becomes security threat – PS

By Chinoyi Chipulu Ministry of Mines permanent secretary Hapenga Kabeta says the government is determined to arrest illegal mining before it becomes a serious national crisis in the country. Asked…

Zambia has over 1 million tonnes of maize to last until May, 2024 – Mweetwa

By Jane Chanda Government has assured that Zambia is food-secure for at least six months. Chief government spokesperson Cornelius Mweetwa disclosed that the country had 363,000 metric tonnes of maize…

Zambeef nets K487 after 35% increase in operating profit

By Jane Chanda Zambeef Products Plc says it has achieved a 35 percent increase in operating profit, reaching ZMW487.2 million despite facing significant challenges such as rising costs of fuel,…

Dry spells causing fear, threatening food security – ZACA

By Jane Chanda Zambia Consumers Association (ZACA) executive secretary Juba Sakala says the dry spell in Southern, Central and Western Provinces has caused fear among farmers, potentially threatening Zambia’s food…

DSTV offers 50% discount to win back subscribers

By Jane Chanda DSTV has announced a 50 percent discount offer to subscribers who have been inactive for over two months, as the satellite television giant struggles to cope with…