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Economy

Group accuses mining companies of pursuing selfish interests, calls for more govt controls

The Private Sector Development Association (PSDA) Chairperson, Yusuf Dodia, has accused mining companies of pressuring the government to implement policies that favour their ...

By Bumba MulengaSeptember 26, 20240

Economy

Economists set 2025 national budget expectations, urge focus on key sectors to protect Zambia from external, internal shocks

The Economics Association of Zambia (EAZ) has called for the prioritization of critical sectors in the 2025 national budget to build resilience against ...

By Bumba MulengaSeptember 25, 20240

Economy

Pension authority harps on need to prioritize recruitment of talents into insurance industry

The Pension and Insurance Authority (PIA) has called on the insurance sector to prioritise the recruitment of skilled and innovative professionals to stay ...

By Bumba MulengaSeptember 25, 20240

Tech

Top 10 investors powering African tech startups in 2024 —Report

Despite a global slowdown in startup funding, African tech startups have continued to show resilience. By the first half of 2024, these startups ...

By Bumba MulengaSeptember 24, 20240

Economy

Zambia: President’s membership of IDC board, recipe for corruption, mismanagement —World Bank says

The World Bank has recommended removing Zambia’s President from the Industrial Development Corporation (IDC) Board, citing concerns that his role compromises the governance ...

By Bumba MulengaSeptember 24, 20240

Economy

Rising copper demand in China drives price increase

Copper prices rose on Monday, driven by improved demand in China and declining inventories, while other base metals experienced declines due to a ...

By Bumba MulengaSeptember 23, 20240

Economy

World Bank report highlights need for private funding in Zambia’s development agenda

A newly launched World Bank report underscores the urgent need for Zambia to harness private funds and innovative financing mechanisms to support its ...

By Bumba MulengaSeptember 23, 20240

Metro

Zambia, DRC, Zimbabwe account for 85.7% of cholera outbreaks in Africa, report reveals

A new report by the World Health Organization (WHO) has revealed that Zambia, the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), and Zimbabwe account for ...

By Bumba MulengaSeptember 23, 20240

ZM Index

Country currency, Kwacha, to face renewed pressure as market anticipates limited supplies

The foreign exchange market experienced significant volatility on Thursday following the US Federal Reserve’s announcement of a 50 basis point rate cut. Investors ...

By Bumba MulengaSeptember 23, 20240

Tech

Google reportedly generates $16 billion in economic activity across sub-Saharan Africa

Google’s new report, titled “The Digital Opportunity of Sub-Saharan Africa,” reveals that the tech giant generated an estimated US$16 billion in economic activity ...

By Bumba MulengaSeptember 22, 20240

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