- November 13, 2024
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Zambia in 6.4% reduction in copper production owing to power deficits – Economist
By Jane Chanda Economist Emmanuel Zulu says Zambia failed to capitalise on the 3.2 percent increase in copper prices on the London Metal Exchange owing to the 6.4 percent reduction…
Read More- November 12, 2024
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Zambia in line for $185.5 million following staff-level agreement with IMF
By Jane Chanda Ministry of Finance and National Planning (MFNP) Secretary to the Treasury Felix Nkulukusa says Zambia has reached a Staff-Level Agreement with the International Monetary Fund (IMF) on…
Read More- November 11, 2024
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Fuel unavailability hampering manufacturing – MAZ
By Jane Chanda Zambia Association of Manufacturers (ZAM) president Ashu Sagar says the limited availability of fuel in bulk quantities is significantly hampering the manufacturing sector’s ability to sustain operations,…
Read More- November 11, 2024
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Zambia-China trade has exceeded $2 billion – Chipoka
IMG-20241110-WA0009Download By Jane Chanda Minister of Commerce, Trade and Industry Chipoka Mulenga says Zambia’s partnership with China has reached significant heights, with trade exceeding $2 billion. And Chipoka says investments…
Read More- November 8, 2024
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State seizes 62 Mopane logs, truck belonging to 2 Zambians and Chinese national
By Esther Chisola The state has seized 62 Mopane coleoperma logs and a Volvo truck registration number BLC 2149, trailers BLC 3559 and BLC 3538 belonging to two Zambians and…
Read More- November 8, 2024
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Govt’s planned 30% stake in mines will not affect current operations – Jito
By Jane Chanda Special assistant and advisor to President Hakainde Hichilema for Finance and Investment Jito Kayumba has assured existing mining operators in Zambia that the government’s plan to take…
Read More- November 6, 2024
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Zimbabwe minister urges collaboration with Zambia to install solar systems on Kariba
By Jane Chanda Zimbabwe’s Energy and Power Development minister Edgar Moyo has announced plans to boost the country’s energy production, by collaborating with Zambia through the Zambezi River Authority (ZRA)…
Read More- November 3, 2024
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Zambia, USA toast opening of Commercial office in Zambia
By Jane Chanda The U.S in Zambia says the launch of the 13th Commercial Service Office in Africa demonstrates the US government’s commitment to bolstering economic ties in sub-Saharan Africa,…
Read More- November 1, 2024
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US, Zambia look to enhance commercial ties
By Jane Chanda The U.S. government is this weekend launching its first ever Commercial Service Office aimed at enhancing trade and investment opportunities between the two countries. According to a…
Read More- November 1, 2024
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Foreign firms dominating high-value contracts, mine suppliers mourn
By Jane Chanda Mine Suppliers and Contractors Association of Zambia (MSCAZ) president Costa Mwaba says Zambia’s mining sector is facing a crisis of local exclusion, with foreign firms dominating high-value…
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