Economy
President Hichilema commissions FQM’s US$1.25 billion Kansanshi S3 expansion project, set to double copper output
President Hakainde Hichilema has commissioned First Quantum Minerals (FQM)’s US$1.25 billion Kansanshi S3 expansion project, which is expected to double copper production and ...
Economy
Chipangali council chairperson urges govt to intervene, as tobacco farmers remain stranded with over two million metric tonnes
Chipangali Council Chairperson Maxson Nkhoma has issued an urgent appeal to the government to address the plight of tobacco farmers stranded with their ...
Economy
Govt decries rising vandalism of water infrastructure in Copperbelt, Zimba
Government has expressed deep concern over the rising cases of vandalism and theft targeting infrastructure belonging to Mulonga Water Supply and Sanitation Company ...
Economy
Zambia, Qatar seal US$19 billion investment deal
Zambia has secured a landmark investment commitment worth US$19 billion from Qatar, following the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) that will ...
Economy
Govt halts operations at two Chinese-run mines in Kasempa over alleged illegal ore processing
The Ministry of Mines and Minerals Development has suspended operations at two Chinese-operated mines in Kasempa after uncovering illegal processing of gold and ...
Economy
Zambia Chamber of Commerce laments uncoordinated hikes in council fees, levies
The Zambia Chamber of Commerce and Industry (ZACCI) has expressed concern over a growing trend among local authorities of raising council fees, levies ...
Economy
Socialist Party unveils energy plan to transform Zambia’s power sector
The Socialist Party (SP) has unveiled what it claims is a comprehensive energy plan aimed at transforming Zambia’s power sector through collective ownership, ...
Economy
Govt reaffirms commitment to providing reforms to boost growth, resilience in insurance sector
Finance and National Planning Minister, Situmbeko Musokotwane, has reaffirmed government’s commitment to providing the necessary reforms and policies to boost growth and resilience ...
Economy
Govt warns mines over underreporting of production figures, insists on safe housing for workers
Government has urged mining companies to comply with regulatory requirements and ensure accurate reporting of production figures to reflect Zambia’s true copper output. ...
Economy
Zambia moves to modernise Bilateral Air Services Agreements, cites regional challenges—Tayali
Zambia is working to modernise its Bilateral Air Services Agreements (BASAs) to align with new international aviation standards, Minister of Transport and Logistics ...
