Economy
Huge indictment on govt, as U.S. cuts $50 million in medical aid to Zambia over alleged widespread theft of donated drugs
The United States government has announced a US$50 million (approximately K1.4 billion) cut in annual medical aid to Zambia, citing the Zambian government’s ...
Economy
Super Soft Point suspended one year from public procurement over alleged fake NAPSA certificate
The Zambia Public Procurement Authority (ZPPA) has suspended Super Soft Point General Dealers Limited from participating in public procurement for one year for ...
Economy
Zambia, Zimbabwe pledge to deepen institutional collaboration to protect consumers, boost trade
The Zambia Compulsory Standards Agency (ZCSA) and Zimbabwe’s Department of Quality Assurance and Trade Measures have pledged to deepen institutional collaboration to enhance ...
Economy
Gabonese President Honours Tony Elumelu for Championing African Development.
The President of the Republic of Gabon, His Excellency, General Brice Clotaire Oligui Nguema, has conferred the nation’s prestigious national honours – the ...
Economy
Policy centre warns ZESCO’s monopoly could undermine Zambia’s national energy strategy
The Centre for Trade Policy and Development (CTPD) has raised concerns that Zambia’s National Energy Compact could be jeopardized if ZESCO continues to ...
Economy
Hope rises for improved electricity supply in Luapula Province as Mabumba solar power plant nears completion
Construction of the 50-megawatt Mabumba Solar Power Plant in Mansa District is progressing steadily, with authorities projecting that the facility will ease load-shedding ...
Economy
Govt plans first rice processing plant in western province
The Ministry of Small and Medium Enterprise Development is moving forward with plans to establish the first rice processing plant in Western Province, ...
Economy
Energy Board approves 62 licenses, 8 construction permits
The Energy Regulation Board (ERB) has reportedly approved 62 licence applications, and 8 construction permits in the petroleum, electricity, and renewable energy sub-sectors, ...
Economy
Zambia, Morocco sign fertilizer deal to boost food security
Zambia has signed two landmark agreements with Morocco aimed at boosting agricultural productivity, improving food security, and reducing the country’s dependence on imported ...
Economy
African policymakers, tax experts meet in Lusaka to tackle illicit financial flows
African policymakers and tax experts have convened in Zambia to develop coordinated strategies to curb Illicit Financial Flows (IFFs), which cost the continent ...
