Economy
Industrial Development Corporation, Mercuria Energy sign MoU to boost Zambia’s global copper trade
The Industrial Development Corporation (IDC) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with South Africa-based Mercuria Energy Trading to enhance Zambia’s capacity in ...
Economy
Zambia’s energy sector attracts K22.4 billion in pledged investment, says ERB
The Energy Regulation Board (ERB) has announced that Zambia’s energy sector attracted pledged investments totaling K22.4 billion this year. The investments were facilitated ...
Economy
Zambia, Malawi standards agencies join forces to boost regional trade
The Zambia Compulsory Standards Agency (ZCSA) and the Malawi Bureau of Standards (MBS) have agreed to collaborate in enhancing regulatory interventions to promote ...
Economy
Lusaka City Council to go after underage beer drinkers, threatens sanctions against unlicensed pubs
The Lusaka City Council (LCC) has reportedly intensified patrols to curb underage beer drinking and prevent illegal alcohol consumption by minors. Chola Mwamba, ...
Economy
Group cautions borehole drilling companies against exploiting Zambians
The Parliamentary Caucus on Water, Sanitation, and Hygiene (PC-WASH) has cautioned borehole drilling companies against exploiting Zambians through unfair practices and inflated pricing. ...
Economy
Govt assures farmers on fertilizer loan facility in Eastern province, cautions against sale of forms
The government has assured farmers in Eastern Province applying for the Smallholder Agriculture Fertilizer (SAF) loan facility that no eligible applicant will be ...
Economy
Fuel shortages taking a toll on Mpika District’s fragile economy —Kapyanga
Mpika District, a key hub for fuel distribution and home to regional fuel storage tanks fed by the TAZAMA pipeline, is facing a ...
Economy
Industrial Development Corporation reportedly establishes wealth fund to consolidate parastatal revenues
The Zambian government has reportedly established a wealth fund to consolidate revenues generated by state-owned enterprises, Industrial Development Corporation (IDC) Chief Executive Officer, ...
Economy
ZESCO wins $4.9 million court case against contractor, insurer
ZESCO has been awarded over US$4.9 million by the Court of Appeal in a legal dispute involving a contractor and its guarantor, Golden ...
Economy
Kitwe clergy, Chileshya, raises the alarm over alleged encroachment of Konkola Copper Mine by illegal miners
Charles Chileshya, a Kitwe based clergyman, is troubled by the encroachments and illegal mining happening in Konkola Copper Mine (KCM) areas. The clergyman ...
