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Economy

Chamber of Commerce raises concerns over 2025 post-budget taxes, warns of economic strain

The Zambia Chamber of Commerce and Industry (ZACCI) has raised concerns about the implementation of post-2025 budget taxes, cautioning that they could negatively ...

By Bumba MulengaJanuary 22, 20250

International

Seven miners reportedly killed in clash with soldiers in Ashanti region, Ghana Ghana

Ghana – At least seven people have reportedly been killed in a clash with soldiers on duty at a mine in the central ...

By Bumba MulengaJanuary 22, 20250

ZM Index

Money market liquidity tightens for second consecutive week

Money market liquidity conditions tightened for the second straight week, with current account balances at commercial banks falling by 7.9 percent to a ...

By Bumba MulengaJanuary 21, 20250

Economy

‘Big fallacy,’ Govt not extending tax holidays or favorable taxes to foreign investors, Finance minister, Musokotwane

Finance and National Planning Minister, Situmbeko Musokotwane, has denied claims that Zambia offers tax holidays or favourable tax regimes to foreign investors, dismissing ...

By Bumba MulengaJanuary 21, 20250

Economy

More stakeholders push for removal of 15% export duty on emeralds

Calls for the removal of the recently reinstated 15 percent export duty on emeralds have intensified, with stakeholders urging the government to reconsider ...

By Bumba MulengaJanuary 20, 20250

Economy

Farmers call for permanent solution to armyworm infestation in Zambia

The Small-Scale Farmers Development Agency (SAFADA) has called on the government to find a permanent solution to the recurring armyworm infestation that continues ...

By Bumba MulengaJanuary 20, 20250