Economy
Soldiers warned against obtaining high-interest loans to avoid becoming future destitutes
Army Headquarters Garrison Commander, Golden Ng’andwe, has cautioned soldiers against taking loans with exorbitant interest rates, warning that such debts could hinder their ...
Economy
Lusaka-Ndola dual carriageway sets benchmark for public-private development, says Valencia
The Lusaka-Ndola dual carriage way project will test the viability of long-term concessions in developing economies, says Vicente Valencia, a Private Public Development ...
Economy
Energy stakeholders urged to focus on bridging Zambia’s rural energy gap
The Centre for Trade Policy and Development (CTPD) has called on key stakeholders in Zambia’s energy sector to adopt innovative Power Purchase Agreements ...
Economy
Govt embarks on K500 billion dam construction project to boost water management
The Zambian government has announced plans to construct 60 dams at an estimated cost of K500 billion to improve rainwater harvesting and enhance ...
Economy
Kanchibiya MP, Chanda, urges tax waivers on farm inputs, checks on fertilizer smuggling to boost agriculture
Kanchibiya Constituency lawmaker, Sunday Chanda, has called on the government to waive taxes on farm inputs and tackle fertilizer smuggling to boost Zambia’s ...
Economy
National Biosafety Authority approves HIV vaccine trial, issues 39 GMO permits in 2024
The National Biosafety Authority (NBA) has approved a clinical trial for an HIV vaccine to be conducted by the Centre for Health Research ...
Economy
Zambia becomes 56th member of OECD development center
Zambia has reportedly been admitted as the 56th member of the Organisation for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD) Development Centre, marking a significant ...
Economy
Oryx, United Metro, Rubis, others sanctioned for breaching license conditions
The Energy Regulation Board (ERB) has penalized some oil marketing companies for breaching licence conditions and failing to pay outstanding statutory fees. ERB ...
Economy
Mines Minister, Kabuswe, confirms govt reviewing reintroduced 15% duty on emeralds, precious stones
Mines and Mineral Development Minister, Paul Kabuswe, has officially announced that government is reviewing the reintroduced 15 percent duty on emeralds and precious ...
Economy
World Bank grants Zambia $292 million for energy expansion through interconnector project
The World Bank has approved a $292 million grant to support Zambia’s energy sector through the Zambia-Tanzania Interconnector Project (ZTIP). The initiative aims ...
