Business

Chinese national burns house belonging to Zambian over mineral stone

By Chinoyi Chipulu A Chinese national has been arrested in Lufwanyama district for allegedly burning a house of a Zambian, after his son stole a mineral stone. Copperbelt police commanding…

EAZ argues inflation largely influenced by external factors … Backs BoZ for maintaining MPR at 13.5%

By Jane Chanda The Economics Association of Zambia (EAZ) has backed the Bank of Zambia for Maintaining the monetary policy rate at 13.5 percent, arguing that inflationary pressures are largely…

Zambia’s participation in international carbon markets crucial – PS

By Jane Chanda Ministry of Green Economy and Environment (MGEE) permanent secretary Dr. Douty Chibamba says Zambia’s participation in international carbon markets is crucial for meeting Nationally Determined Contributions and…

Decision to maintain policy rate necessary for stability – Economist

By Jane Chanda Economist Shenford Siamutwa says the Bank of Zambia (BOZ)’s decision to maintain the Monetary Policy Rate at 13.5 percent is a delicate balance between controlling inflation and…

Energy crisis poses threat to economic recovery – Accountants

By Jane Chanda The Zambia Institute of Chartered Accountants (ZICA) president Yande Siame Mwenye has urged the government to address the energy crisis in Zambia promptly, warning that it directly impacts…

Chamber of Commerce hails swift resumption in Zambia-DRC trade

By Jane Chanda Zambia Chamber of Commerce and Industry president Anthony Kabaghe says the swift mediation by the government leading to the resumption of trade between Zambia and the Democratic…

Suspension of beer imports by Congo to cost Zambia 5000 jobs – Matambo

By Chinoyi Chipulu Copperbelt Province minister Elisha Matambo says 5000 people are on the verge of losing their jobs following the suspension of the importation of beer and soft drinks…

Social Cash Transfer, CDF will not help economic recovery – Economist

By Jane Chanda Economist Trevor Hambayi says prioritising consumption spending on the Social Cash Transfer, Farmer Input Support Programme and Constituency Development Fund (CDF) will not drive economic recovery. In…

Chikwanda hails govt’s strides on renewable energy

By Jane Chanda Energy expert Johnstone Chikwanda has observed that the government is making significant strides in promoting renewable energy and energy transition in Zambia through various policy initiatives. In…

Don’t anticipate benefits from tax exemptions without resolving high landing costs

By Chinoyi Chipulu Economist Kelvin Chisanga says the country should not anticipate benefits from the removal of tax exemptions if the government does not act promptly resolve the high landing…