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Economy

ZDA, GED sign Investment Promotion Agreement for $500 million Kasomeno Mwenda road

The Zambia Development Agency (ZDA) has signed an Investment Promotion and Protection Agreement (IPPA) with GED Africa Limited, a company contracted to work ...

By Bumba MulengaJune 23, 20240

Economy

Development agency claims investment licences now ready in three hours

The Zambia Development Agency (ZDA) says it has reduced the time frame in which investment licences are issued from 10 days to three ...

By Bumba MulengaJune 22, 20240

Economy

Finance Minister, Musokotwane, presents K41.9 billion revised budget, as govt targets most vulnerable

Finance and National Planning Minister, Situmbeko Musokotwane, has presented a K41.9 billion revised budget to Parliament for approval which has been necessitated by ...

By Bumba MulengaJune 21, 20240

International

Ghana reportedly introduces West Africa’s largest floating solar PV System

GHANA – Ghana has reportedly launched West Africa’s largest floating solar PV system to reduce its dependence on fossil fuels. The country is ...

By Bumba MulengaJune 20, 20240

Economy

Zambia offers valuable lessons to countries undertaking debt restructuring —Finance Minister, Musokotwane

Finance and National Planning Minister, Situmbeko Musokotwane, says Zambia’s debt accomplishments serve as valuable lessons for countries that are already undertaking debt restructuring ...

By Bumba MulengaJune 20, 20240

Economy

$650 million solar power project reportedly nears completion in Central Province

Government will soon complete the US$650 million solar power investment in Chisamba District, Central Province Permanent Secretary, Milner Mwanakampwe, has announced. Mwanakampwe said ...

By Bumba MulengaJune 20, 20240

International

Protests, clashes with police continue in Kenya over controversial tax bill

KENYA – Crowds of Kenyans again took to the streets on Thursday in protest, clashing with police in Nairobi as nationwide demonstrations continue ...

By Bumba MulengaJune 20, 20240

Economy

Selected Chisamba farmers to receive 25% debt relief from agro-focused firm

One Acre Fund has announced a drought relief package, offering 25 percent debt forgiveness for some farmers in Chisamba District of Central Province. ...

By Bumba MulengaJune 20, 20240