Economy
ZAFFICO sets aside 500 hectares of pine plantations for resin tapping project in Mufulira, Ndola
The Zambia Forestry and Forest Industries Corporation PLC (ZAFFICO) has allocated 500 hectares of pine plantations in Mufulira and Ndola for a 12-month ...
Economy
Minister Nzovu says govt accelerating water, sanitation projects with about K3.1 billion
The government has highlighted numerous water and sanitation projects under the drought response programme, expected to be completed this year with a budget ...
Economy
Foundation urges swift government action to curb air pollution
The Zambia Heart and Stroke Foundation has urged the government to urgently accelerate efforts to curb air pollution through policy implementation. Brendah Chitindi, ...
Economy
Zambia, France sign €1.46 million forestry management agreement
Zambia and France have entered into an agreement on forestry management, with the French government committing €1.46 million to the initiative. Green Economy ...
Economy
Kantanshi lawmaker, Mumba, faults govt plan to stop use of dollar for local transactions
Kantanshi Member of Parliament, Anthony Mumba, has criticised the United Party for National Development (UPND) for considering dedollarisation, urging the government to focus ...
Economy
Govt urged to strengthen crop seed industry regulation, enforcement
The government has been called upon to strengthen regulation and enforcement in the seed industry, potentially through a concerted effort from all seed companies. ...
Economy
World Bank ranks Zambia eighth in Africa for highest food inflation
The World Bank has ranked Zambia eighth among African countries with the highest food inflation as of May 2024, with a rate of ...
Economy
Government reinforces tree planting to combat climate challenges
The government has reinforced its support for tree planting as a critical measure to address ongoing climate challenges. Minister of Green Economy and ...
Economy
Zambia Metrology Agency begins second phase of nationwide petroleum sector verification
The Zambia Metrology Agency (ZMA) has commenced the second phase of its nationwide verification exercise for the petroleum sector to ensure the accuracy ...
Economy
Group flags major setbacks in Zambia’s Eighth National Development Plan
The Civil Society Organisation (CSO) Debt Alliance has raised concerns over significant setbacks in implementing Zambia’s Eighth National Development Plan (8NDP) in 2023, ...
