ALL THINGS i-MSMEs!
VNc#1626: Markets, Not Mercy By Victor PM Nyasulu One of the greatest mistakes that governments, financiers and even MSMEs themselves can make is to confuse economic empowerment with economic charity.…
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ERB reduces prices for diesel, kerosene and Jet A-1 while maintaining petrol price
By Angela Moonga The Energy Regulation Board (ERB) has reduced the prices of diesel, kerosene, Jet A-1 while maintaining the price of petrol at K27.15. The price of diesel has…
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All Things MSMEs!
VNc#1526: Beyond Capital — Why Zambia’s i-MSMEs Need Markets, Not MercyBy Victor PM Nyasulu Last week in VNc#1426, we examined the former Finance Minister’s candid confessionsregarding the struggles of indigenous…
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National planning must be aligned with changes in labour market realities – PS Finance
By Mubanga Mubanga Permanent secretary for Planning and Administration at the Ministry of Finance and National Planning Prudence Kaoma has emphasised the importance of aligning national planning frameworks with emerging…
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Zambia accounted for $3.5 billion of FQM’s economic contribution in 2025 – Mining.Com
By Angela Moonga Zambia accounted for US$3.5 billion of First Quantum Minerals (FQM)’ economic contribution in 2025, reports Mining.Com According to Mining.Com, FQM indicated that the suspension of its Cobre…
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All Things MSMEs!
VNc#1426: UPND’s former Finance Chief’s confessions on i-MSMEs By Victor Nyasulu Last week, Zambia’s Finance and National Planning Minister Dr. Situmbeko Musokotwaneacknowledged that access to affordable financing remains a major…
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Isreali Envoy toasts debt restructuring with Zambia
By Angela Moonga Israeli Ambassador to Zambia Ofra Farhi says the signing of the debt restructuring between her country and Zambia is a testimony of a shared commitment to stability,…
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Over 37% of Govt expenditure in April went towards public wage bill
By Angela Moonga The Ministry of Finance spent K6.6 billion from the K17.8 billion released last month on public service wage bill, representing over 33 percent of the expenditure.In a…
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Govt invites proposals in 12 areas for 2027 budget, sets June as deadline
By Angela Moonga The government has identified 12 areas for stakeholder input in preparation of the 2027 national budget. In a press statement issued to the…
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FQM’s copper production declines by over 5000 tonnes from last quarter
Angela Moonga First Quantum Minerals (FQM)’s copper output at its two mines in Zambia has declined by over 5000 metric tonnes from its two mines in Zambia from the last…
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