Energy Ministry ‘slippery slope’ for PSs – Energy expert
By Jane Chanda Energy expert Dr. Johnstone Chikwanda says the Ministry of Energy is “slippery ground” for permanent secretaries, with most not lasting more than two years, amid challenges in…
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BoZ’s decision to maintain policy rate at 14.5% projects confidence on inflation – EAZ
By Jane Chanda Economics Association of Zambia (EAZ) president Oswald Mungule says the Bank of Zambia’s (BoZ) recent decision to maintain the Monetary Policy Rate at 14.5 percent shows its…
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Farmers who benefited from FISP must sell not less than 10 bags to us – FRA
By Chinoyi Chipulu The Food Reserve Agency (FRA) says farmers who benefited from the Farmer Input Support Programme (FISP) are expected to sell to the agency a minimum of 10…
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US, Zambia’s mining partnership to establish copper, cobalt production venture hailed
By Jane Chanda Chairman of Terra Metals, Mumena Mushinge, says the partnership between Terra Metals and Metalex Commodities is a leap forward for Zambia’s mining sector and a cornerstone of…
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Musokotwane confident new AFDB president will take bank to higher heights
By Staff Reporter Finance minister Dr Situmbeko Musokotwane has expressed confidence that the newly elected Africa Development Bank President Dr Sidi Ould Tah will take the bank to higher heights.…
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Economist urges protection of bumper harvest
By Chinoyi Chipulu Economist Kelvin Chisanga says Zambia urgently needs to address the adverse effects of post-harvest losses on agricultural output as it impacts both farmers and the broader economy.…
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ZamStats attributes reduced inflation to food and non-food price reductions
By Jane Chanda Zambia Statistics Agency (ZamStats) chief statistician Nakazwe Daka has announced that the country’s annual inflation rate eased to 15.3 percent in May 2025, down from 16.5 percent…
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Judge HH on how he’s navigated country, rather than just infrastructure development – Haabazoka
By Jane Chanda Former Economics Association of Zambia (EAZ) president Lubinda Haabazoka has rated President Hakainde Hichilema at 95 percent in terms of reforming public finances, with debt restructuring almost complete…
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Zambia yet to reap significant benefits from revamped mining – Mulenga
By Jane Chanda Minister for Commerce, Trade and Industry Chipoka Mulenga says the ministry remains committed towards driving growth in Zambia’s mining and agriculture sectors despite challenges in realising significant…
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Cost of living will only reduce if Zambia grows economy – BoZ Governor
By Mubanga Mubanga Bank of Zambia (BoZ) Governor Denny Kalyalya says the cost of living will come down in Zambia if the country grows the economy. And the Bank of Zambia…
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