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Millenium Challenge gives Zambia $458 million

By Chinoyi Chipulu The Millennium Challenge Corporation (MCC) has given Zambia a compact of $458 million United States Dollars. The new compact follows more than the 377 million Dollars in…

Rising online shopping has led to increased consumer risks – ZACA

By Jane Chanda Zambia Consumers Association (ZACA) executive secretary, Juba Sakala has observed that the rise in online shopping in Zambia has also led to an increase in consumer risks, emphasising…

We need clean and efficient mining tax regime – Economist

By Jane Chanda Economist Shenford Siamutwa says there is need for a clean and efficient tax regime, as well as the eradication of corruption, to ensure that the mining sector…

Chiefs must receive inputs by September, directs HH

By Jane Chanda President Hakainde Hichilema has underscored the critical role of traditional leaders in driving agricultural productivity, emphasising that they must receive their farming inputs by September this year. …

Banning quoting of goods in foreign currency will not work – Dodia

By Mubanga Mubanga The proposed move to re-introduction of statutory instrument (SI) 33 by the Bank of Zambia (BOZ), will not work, because Zambia is an import dependent country, economist Yusuf…

Zambia poised for economic growth, transformation – Musokotwane

By Jane Chanda Minister of Finance and National Planning Situmbeko Musokotwane says Zambia is poised for economic growth and transformation, as outlined in the 2025-2027 Medium Term Budget Plan (MTBP)…

Unlock jewelry industry’s potential through robust legal framework, says Mweene

By Jane Chanda Inonge Zita Jewelry says Zambia can unlock its gemstone and jewelry industry’s potential by implementing robust legal and governance frameworks, promoting value addition initiatives, and supporting local…

Ulimi a game-changer for small scale farmers – ZNFU

By Jane Chanda Zambia National Farmers Union President Jervis Zimba says the newly launched Ulimi Services Input Scheme is a game-changer for small-scale farmers in Zambia, providing them with access…

ERB approves 34 licenses valued at US$98 million in investment

By Jane Chanda The Energy Regulation Board has announced approving 34 licenses and 5 construction permits in the renewable energy and petroleum sub-sectors, totaling K2.46 billion (US$ 98.4 million) in…

Zambia’s poverty rises by 5.6% in 7 years

By Jane Chanda The Zambia Statistics Agency yesterday released the Living Conditions Monitoring Survey (LCMS) and Child Poverty report, revealing a stark increase in poverty levels across the country. The…