Business

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…

Robust transport sector key to Zambia’s economic aspirations – Economist

By Jane Chanda Economist Kelvin Chisanga say Zambia’s economic aspirations can only be achieved through a robust transport sector, particularly a well-developed road infrastructure network. “Zambia’s strategic location as a…

NAPSA to invest $200 in Maamba Collieries Phase II Project

By Jane Chanda The National Pension Scheme Authority (NAPSA) says it will invest up to $200 million in financing towards the Maamba Collieries Phase II Project, estimated to cost $400…

Vedanta being de-merged into 6 different companies – Agarwal

By Jane Chanda Vedanta chairman Anil Agarwal has announced that the company is being demerged into six different companies, according to the Business Standard of India. Addressing shareholders during the…

Traders at COMESA Market mourn destruction of their shops

By Esther Chisola Traders at COMESA market in Lusaka on Saturday woke up to a rude shock when Lusaka City Council (LCC) demolished their shops. One of the affected traders…

Appropriate resources properly for local govt to help address challenges – Councilor

By Jane Chanda Kamwala ward councilor Mainda Simataa says local governance can help the central government in addressing the high cost of living if resources were appropriated properly. In an…

Govt fast-tracking water projects for commissioning this year – Nzovu

By Jane Chanda Minister of Water Development and Sanitation Collins Nzovu says the treasury has allocated funding to pay contractors and fast-track some water projects to ensure completion and commissioning…

Over 2000 jobs on the line after 15 manganese mines close from loadshedding

By Chinoyi Chipulu Mine, Contractors, Factory, and Allied Workers Union President Joseph Kasonka says Zesco’s failure to implement an equal distribution of power to factories has led to the closure…