Business
Economic slowdown will worsen poverty levels – CTPD
THE Centre for Trade Policy and Development (CTPD) says it has observed that Zambia’s slowed economic growth is affecting a large...
Copper price in high
BUUMBA CHIMBULU writes COPPER prices hit a four-week high on Tuesday, boosted by coronavirus-linked supply disruptions and expectations...
East gets early FISP inputs
By GRACE CHAILE LESOETSANERIA’S Investments Limited will deliver 63,575 tonnes of fertiliser to Eastern Province for the 2020/2021...
‘Raise shareholding levels for locals’
By BUUMBA CHIMBULUGOVERNMENT should raise the shareholding level and compel foreign investors to partners with locals as they set...
‘Farmers able to meet local demand’
By BUUMBA CHIMBULUZAMBIAN farmers have been able to satisfy the market with potatoes and other fresh farm produce, an indication that...
Haabazoka urges prudence in K10bn spending
By BENNIE MUNDANDOTHERE is need for prudence in the K10 billion set aside by the Bank of Zambia to enhance liquidity in the economy...
COMESA moots Zambia, Zimbabwe agro-park
COMESA moots Zambia, Zimbabwe agro-parkBy BUUMBA CHIMBULUA FEASIBILITY study on establishing a common agro-industrial park between...
Banks ready to offer relief to compliant customers
By BUUMBA CHIMBULUCOMMERCIAL banks are agreeable to restructure loans and give repayment holidays to customers who have continued...
ZARDI urges boost in agriculture
By SANDRA MACHIMAThe Zambian Agriculture and Rural Development Initiative (ZARDI) has called for aggressive sensitisation among farmers...
Gemfields in revenue growth
By BUUMBA CHIMBULUGEMFIELDS, the owner of Kagem Mining Limited, has reported a growth in revenue of US$216.2 million in 2019 from...
‘Lockdowns trigger local sourcing’
By BUUMBA CHIMBULUECONOMIC lockdowns instituted in some African countries have encouraged local sourcing of raw materials, says Zambia...
Livingstone Chamber cries for incentives
By ANDREW MUKOMATHE Livingstone Chambers of Commerce and Industry (LCCI) has asked Government to consider giving more incentives to...
FNB enhances digital platform usage
By BUUMBA CHIMBULUFIRST National Bank (FNB) Zambia has boosted efforts to migrate customers to digital platforms as a way of ensuring...
Zamtel launches COVID-19 package
By BUUMBA CHIMBULUZAMTEL has launched a relief COVID-19 package for customers, offering them free calling, messages and free data...
‘Low foreign reserves dipping Kwacha’
BY BUUMBA CHIMBULULOW international reserves have contributed to the depreciation of the Kwacha as the Bank of Zambia (BoZ) is unable...
