By ANDREW MULENGA – THE Zambia Revenue Authority (ZRA) has recorded a net revenue collection of K61.4 billion for the first half of 2024.This represents a K13.4 billion increase from the collections recorded during the...

THE devastating drought that characterised the 2023/24 farming season thereby reducing crop production to unimaginable levels calls for a rethink on crop production. Desperate times call for desperate measures to navigate through critical moments to...

WINTER maize production plays a vital role in boosting the country’s food security and helping Zambia move towards achieving the 10 million tonnes per annum target.Over the years, Zambia has depended so much on rain-fed...

By KETRA KALUNGA – THE Zambia National Farmers Union (ZNFU) says the local and export market for onions has led to increased investment in onion dryers among farmers to ensure increased and quality production.Union president...

By CHATULA KANGALI – THE government has started constructing the K8.2- million Muyembe Dam in the Luena farm bloc in Kawambwa district.Kawambwa District Commissioner Godfrey Chilambwe said the dam is key to the development of...

By ANDREW MULENGA – THE World Bank Group (WBG) has assured of continued support for Zambia to maintain macro-economic stability as well as achieve debt sustainability within the medium to long-term.WBG Managing Director and Chief...

By CHATULA KANGALI – THE Government has said power exports have reduced further to help strengthen local electricity supply.Energy Minister Peter Kapala says the exports have now been reduced to 260 MegaWatts (MW) from 530MW...

By JAMES MUYANWA in Arusha, Tanzania – THE International Livestock Research Institute (ILRI) in Kenya has come up with a vaccine against the African Swine Fever (ASF) which has been ravaging pigs in the region...

By CHATULA KANGALI – GRIZZLY Mining Limited has generated a revenue of $32.5 million from its latest auction held in Dubai, United Arab Emirates(UAE).The auction featured mid- to high-grade rough emeralds from Grizzly’s flagship mine...

By CHATULA KANGALI and KETRA KALUNGA – THE Oil Marketing Companies Association of Zambia (OMCAZ) says the engagement of small scale companies by large companies in the supply of fuel will spur stability in the...