By MAIMBOLWA MULIKELELA – THE Zambia Export Development Fund (ZEDF) has in the last 12 years disbursed about US$8.9 million to more than 342 beneficiaries. ZEDF manager David Chewe who disclosed this said various enterprises...

By CHATULA KANGALI –THE Citizen’s Economic Empowerment Commission (CEEC) has disbursed K62 million in business loans to targeted citizens and companies under the Aquaculture Seed Fund (ASF) as of December 31, 2021.CEEC public relations officer...

By KENNEDY MUPESENI – MOPANI Central Training Centre (MCTC) is exploring the possibilities of introducing a specialised course to handle electric vehicle technology using German links.MCTC manager-process training Jackson Kapobe, said the electric vehicle revolution...

By MAIMBOLWA MULIKELELA – THE new procurement procedure of awarding contracts to suppliers will enhance Government’s credit worthiness.With prompt servicing of contracts by Government, its credit worthiness and credit rating would greatly be improved, financial...

By MAIMBOLWA MULIKELELA – EMIRATES has resumed its passenger services between Dubai and Lusaka after it had halted operations due to the ongoing spread of the COVID-19 pandemic. Emirates would operate six weekly flights between...

By KENNEDY MUPESENI – COCA-COLA Beverages Africa (CCBA) has said it is looking at securing organic growth in the 14 markets it serves by leveraging its market share of sparkling drinks to expand in adjacent...

By MAIMBOLWA MULIKELELA – STANDARD Chartered Bank has invested more than US$2 million in the development of various digital platforms, as it launches a ‘Cardless Cash Service.’The bank believes its digital capabilities would enhance financial...

By MAIMBOLWA MULIKELELA – THE World Bank Group says around US$35 billion in bilateral and private debt-service payments will be due this year on the public and publicly guaranteed debt of the International Development Association...

By KENNEDY MUPESENI – A LABOUR consultant says there is need to implement flexible working hours and schedules at places of work for companies to survive Covid-19 induced production disruptions.Deluxe Mwansa says the 24 hour...

By KENNEDY MUPESENI –FIRST Quantum Minerals (FQM) is set to spend up to $1.25 billion in capital expenditure in the next three years, 30 per cent more than earlier projected.Of the total three-year capex guidance,...