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All Things i-MSMEs! VNc#2526: Build a Regulatory environment that Rewards Enterprise, Not Bureaucracy

By Comm. VPM Nyasulu aka @shikulu-LUBUTO Over the past four weeks, I have argued that Zambia’s next Government (GRZ) must deliberately build an ecosystem within which indigenous Micro, Small and Medium…

Zambia’s risks remain, despite economic stability – Africa News

By Angela Moonga Africa News has analysed that Zambia’s risks remain despite the debt restructuring, economic growth and the stabilised economy, as several private commercial lenders are yet to give…

Building indigenous value chains, not just indigenous traders

VNc#2426: The Fourth Indispensable Action – Build Indigenous Value Chains, Not Just Indigenous Traders By Comm. VPM Nyasuluaka @shikulu-LUBUTO For the past three weeks, I have argued that Zambia’s next…

Kwacha finished first half of 2026 as Africa’s best performing currency – Nigeria’s Business Day

By Angela Moonga Nigeria’s Business Day has reported that the Zambian Kwacha finished the first half of 2026 as Africa’s best performing currency against the United States dollar.The media organisation…

Govts spent over 71% of June expenditure towards debt servicing, domestic arrears

By Mubanga Mubanga The government spent 71 percent of the total budgetary expenditure in the month of June toward debt servicing. In a statement issued by the Office of…

Familiarise yourselves with Govt initiatives driving transformation at Trade Fair – PS

By Mubanga Mubanga Ministry of Finance & National Planning Permanent secretary Prudence Kaoma has invited members of the public, investors, entrepreneurs, students and cooperating partners to visit its exhibition stand…

ALL Things i-MSMEs!

VNc#2026: What the Next Government Must Do to Make Zambia’s Indigenous MSMEs Thrive By Comm. VPM Nyasulu As Zambia approaches the August 2026 general elections, much attention is rightly focused…

Vedanta seeks to pump $382 million into KCM from proceeds of one of its companies

By Angela Moonga Vedanta is intending to raise US$429 million from the sale of shares in one of its companies, of which $382 million would be channelled towards the development…

3 key industries have experienced contraction – Statistician General

By Angela Moonga Three key industries posted contractions in the first quarter of 2026, according to the bulletin presentation by Statistician General Sheila Mudenda. In her monthly bulletin presentation for…

All Things MSMEs!

VNc#1926: From Value Chain Integration to Value Chain Upgrading By Victor PM Nyasulu In our previous article, we argued that Zambia’s indigenous Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (i-MSMEs) must move…