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Economy

Use of dollar for local transactions may become a criminal offense soon

The Bank of Zambia (BoZ) has drafted new regulations to curb the use of foreign currencies in the economy, particularly during a local ...

By Bumba MulengaJuly 1, 20240

Economy

Zambia realises $2.68 billion from top five Non-Traditional Export markets in 2023, DR Congo tops

Zambia has realised US$2.68 billion from its top five markets for Non-Traditional Exports (NTE) in 2023, with the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) ...

By Bumba MulengaJune 30, 20240

Economy

Securities and Exchange Commission proposes measures to expand green project financing in Zambia

The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), in its effort to lead green project financing, has proposed reduction in import taxes which are expected ...

By Bumba MulengaJune 30, 20240

Metro

Speaker Mutti tasks Tourism minister to find solutions to human-animal conflicts, as woman reported killed by elephant

Speaker of the National Assembly, Nelly Mutti, has wondered why Zambians are always in conflict with wild animals when people in neigbouring countries ...

By Bumba MulengaJune 29, 20240

International

Kenya rocked by fresh protests despite Ruto’s U-turn over tax bill

KENYA – Police in Kenya fired tear gas on protesters as a fresh wave of demonstrations swept the country, despite President William Ruto’s ...

By Bumba MulengaJune 28, 20240

Economy

Govt agencies tasked to conduct due diligence on $72 bilion Viet-Zam investment proposal

The government has tasked various agencies to conduct due diligence on a proposed US$72 billion investment over 20 years by Viet-Zam Diversified Cooperation ...

By Bumba MulengaJune 28, 20240

Tech

Artificial Intelligence not here to displace jobs, claims Rijamampianina

An academic, Rasoava Rijamampianina, has argued that Artificial Intelligence (AI) was not poised to displace jobs but rather enhance human intelligence. Rijamampianina is ...

By Bumba MulengaJune 28, 20240

Economy

ZANACO says bank’s loan portfolio to Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises stands at K450 million

ZANACO Bank’s loan portfolio to Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) currently stands at K450 million, according to its leadership. Its Chief Executive ...

By Bumba MulengaJune 28, 20240

Economy

Solar industry receives knocks at national budget submissions, accused of exploitative tendencies

At the 2025 national budget submissions, the Solar Industry Association of Zambia requested for more incentives for its members, a development which did ...

By Bumba MulengaJune 28, 20240

Economy

Chamber of Mines seeks downward adjustments in duties, taxes, others ahead 2025 budget

The Zambia Chamber of Mines (ZCM) has proposed a wide range of proposals meant to attract investment in the mining sector. Among the ...

By Bumba MulengaJune 28, 20240

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