Kwacha decline a reflection of country’s economic struggles – FIM
By Jane Chanda FIM Partner’s head of macro-strategy, Charlie Robertson, says Zambia’s currency is vulnerable to external factors particularly, large payments for imported electricity, which could significantly impact its value.…
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Govt prioritising debt restructuring, wage bill alarming – EAZ
By Jane Chanda Economics Association of Zambia (EAZ) says the government’s prioritisation of debt restructuring and wage bill over key economic sectors is alarming and will hinder economic growth. And…
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Consumers must prioritise essentiel spending in tough 2025 – ZACA
By Jane Chanda Zambia Consumer Association (ZACA) executive secretary Juba Sakala has urged consumers to budget effectively and prioritise essentiel spending in what appears like a tough 2025. In an…
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Musokotwane urges public officials to implement budgeted for programmes
By Jane Chanda Minister of Finance and National Planning Dr Situmbeko Musokotwane says public officials need to ensure all necessary steps are taken to implement budgeted programmes for inclusive growth…
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Tribunal gives LCC 2-week ultimatum to revise 300% rate hike
By Esther Chisola The Tribunal on the Lusaka City Council (LCC) land rates 2024 evaluation has given the council two-weeks ultimatum to revisit the proposed 300 percent rate increment on…
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KoBold announces $537 million in latest funding round
By Jane Chanda KoBold Metals, a mining and artificial intelligence start-up backed by Bill Gates and Jeff Bezos, has announced a milestone, raising $537 million in its latest funding round,…
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Zambia recorded 16.7% in actualised investment pledges – ZDW
By Esther Chisola Zambia Development Agency (ZDA) says only 16.7 percent has been realised in investment pledges. Speaking at the end of year media briefing in Lusaka, ZDA director general…
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Disruptions in SA, Mozambique constraining Zesco from sticking to supply timetable – Loongo
By Mubanga Mubanga Zesco acting managing director Justin Loongo said the company was facing occasional constraints at the source of import of power and this is resulting in them failing…
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Drought has worsened energy crisis – ZACCI
By Jane Chanda Zambia Chamber of Commerce and Industry (ZACCI) president Anthony Kabaghe says the recent drought conditions have exacerbated the energy crisis, with profound impacts on industrial output and…
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Sunday hails K5b stability facility … it must be implemented transparently
Jane Chanda Kanchibiya Constituency member of parliament Sunday Chanda says the K5 billion Stability and Resilience Facility (SRF) launched by the Bank of Zambia (BoZ) is a proactive step towards addressing…
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