By MAIMBOLWA MULIKELELA – ZAMBIA’s economy grew by five per cent in the third quarter of 2018, indicating a 0.5 percentage point increase from 4.5 per cent recorded the same period last year. And the...

THE Ministry of Livestock and Fisheries has pledged to support initiatives aimed at revamping the aquaculture industry in the country. Ministry of Livestock and Fisheries Permanent Secretary David Shamulenge observed that the country has a...

By CHATULA KANGALI – THERE is need for the Copperbelt Investment Forum and Expo to focus on attracting investment in technology and skills development, the Ndola District Chamber of Commerce and Industry (NDCCI) has said....

By ANGELO NJOBVU – THE Lusaka City Council (LCC) has warned traders conducting business activities under the Zesco high voltage power pylons that they risk prosecution. Mayor Miles Sampa said traders should understand that conducting...

By JUDITH NAMUTOWE – THE Luapula Northern (LUANO) Development Project has urged Government to consider investing in the railway system to improve connectivity in the country. Developing new rail lines and rehabilitating existing ones would...

By CASSEY KAYULA – THE Community Markets for Conservation (COMACO) is exploring possibilities of exporting peanut butter and honey to South Africa as well as Namibia next year. COMACO chief agriculture officer Richard Mumba said...

By CHATULA KANGALI – THE Mpongwe Cooperative Union (MCU) has called for more investment in value addition in the agriculture sector to increase productivity. Cooperative chairperson Dickson Chipatela said there was need for investment in...

By KENNEDY MUPESENI – THE Kitwe District Chamber of Commerce and Industry (KDCCI) is scouting for K2.8 million for the construction of a secretariat to conveniently serve its members. KDCCI president Anthony Kabaghe said the...

By HELEN ZULU – THE Competition and Consumer Protection Tribunal (CCPT) has this year handled 46 appeals compared to 34 appeals handled in 2017. Head CCPT Kelvin Kamayoyo said this indicated a marginal growth of...

By HELEN ZULU – THE Government is focusing on building a nation that depends on its own resources for national development by enhancing domestic revenue collections in the country. Finance minister Margaret Mwanakatwe said this...