Economy
Beekeepers seek urgent govt intervention, say levies crippling apiculture sector
The Zambia Apiculture Trade Association (ZAPITRADE) has asked government to withdraw and rescind the Statutory Instrument (SI) 52 of 2013 as it is ...
Economy
WFP urges Zambia, other SADC countries to utilise technology for climate change mitigation (video)
The World Food Programme (WFP) has called on Southern African Development Community (SADC) countries, including Zambia, to leverage technology to address the effects ...
Economy
NGO urges govt to fast-track implementation of Sustainable Development Goals through integration with CDF
Born Short Living Tall (BSLT) has called on the government to expedite the implementation of the 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) by integrating ...
Economy
Manufacturers propose key budget measures to boost Zambia’s manufacturing competitiveness
The Zambia Association of Manufacturers (ZAM) has put forward several proposals for the 2025 budget, including a delay in implementing smart invoicing at ...
Economy
Research institute begins trials on drought-resistant cassava, sweet potatoes for Southern Zambia
The National Institute for Scientific and Industrial Research (NISIR) has started conducting trials on drought-resistant varieties of cassava and sweet potatoes. NISIR Head ...
Economy
Energy enthusiast, Chikwanda, calls for investigation, prosecution of renewable energy incentive thieves
Energy enthusiast, Dr Johnstone Chikwanda, has called for the investigation, arrest and prosecution of traders or importers involved in renewable energy products incentive ...
Economy
Zambia commits to becoming a transport, logistics hub in southern African region
Government says it is committed to transforming Zambia into a regional transport and logistics hub through the development of trade as well as ...
Economy
Debt servicing gulps K7.3 billion in May, as Zambia spends K14.4 billion on public finance
Government, in May, spent K7.3 billion on debt servicing, taking up almost half of the money released to finance public service delivery. According ...
Economy
Zambia seeks enhanced economic cooperation with Oman, as Ambassador Mulima submits Letter of Credence
The Zambian government has called for enhanced economic cooperation with the Sultanate of Oman. Duncan Mulima, Zambia’s Ambassador to the Kingdom of Saudi ...
Economy
Zambia, Angola sign $350 million power agreement to interconnect electricity by 2027
Zambia and Angola have signed an agreement to develop a power project that will connect the two countries, aiming to reduce the electricity ...
