Business
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Treason case might delay IMF negotiations – SaasaEconomist Professor Oliver Saasa says the continuous dragging of UPND leader Hakainde Hichilema’s treason case might delay negotiations for the country’s IMF bailout package. Magistrate David Simusamba has referred the treason case involving Hichilema to […]
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ZEMA steps up protection measures against mercury emissionsThe Zambia Environmental Management Agency (ZEMA) says Zambia remains committed to ensuring that viable solutions are found to addressing mercury use and emissions in key economic activities. ZEMA Corporate Affairs Manager Ireen Lungu Chipili said […]
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Zambians needs economic liberation – CSPRCivil Society for Poverty Reduction (CSPR) Kryticous Nshindano says government must do more to ensure that all Zambians benefit from political freedom. In a statement reflecting on Africa Freedom Day, Nshindano regretted that 53 years […]
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Inflation drops to 6.5%The Central Statistics Office (CSO) has announced that inflation has dropped from 6.7 per cent in April to 6.5 per cent in May. And the CSO says the trade balance figures which his office announced […]
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Govt to allow more Chinese arrivals into ZambiaTourism and Arts Minister Charles Banda says he wants to see more Chinese arrivals into Zambia to boost tourism income. And Banda says government will not entertain jokers masquerading as investors coming to invest in […]
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Zambia focusing on agriculture diversification – MvungaDeputy Secretary to the Cabinet Christopher Mvunga says Zambia is committed to enhancing its path to further diversify the economy to agriculture. Mvunga was speaking on arrival in Ahmedabad, India, for this year’s Africa Development […]
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Zambian economy is stable – MsiskaSecretary to the Cabinet Dr Roland Msiska says Zambia’s return to single digit inflation; reduced lending rates and the steady appreciation of the Kwacha are positive economic indicators confirming that the country is stable. According […]
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Zambia attracts $3bn investment from IndiaZambia’s High Commissioner to India Judith Kapijimpanga says trade between Zambia and India currently stands at US$700 million with Zambia’s continued seeking for investments from India in its core economic sectors. And Kapijimpanga says since […]
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CCPC seizes products worth K9,000 in Eastern ProvinceThe Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (CCPC) in Eastern Province has confiscated assorted goods worth over K9,000 for failure to meet the obligations outlined in the Competition and Consumer Act. CCPC Public Relations Officer Namukolo […]
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Bumper harvest must translate into reduced mealie meal prices – JCTRThe Jesuit Centre for Theological Reflection (JCTR) says the bumper harvest, estimated at over 3.6 metric tonnes, which Zambia has recorded should lead to a reduction in mealie meal price. In a statement issued by […]
