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March 12, 2004 - March 23, 2004
Firm calls for Internet law
MICROLINK, an internet service provider (ISP) has called on the Communications Authority (CA) to introduce a law that will address the internet interference caused by non-restriction on use in frequencies.
Economic prudence, permanent feature, says BoZ
THE Bank of Zambia (BoZ) says economic prudence should not only be for purposes of reaching the Highly Indebted Poor Countries (HIPC) initiative completion point.
Government explains ICT policy formulation delay
GOVERNMENT says it has delayed in formulating the information and communication technology policy (ICT) because it is too demanding and involving.
Celtel Solwezi launch a big hit
CELTEL has recorded about 3,000 new subscribers in Solwezi after the cellular company’s launch of its services in North-Western Province last week.
PSDP lends out K1.8bn
THE European Union financed Private Sector Development Programme (EU-PSDP) hit the K1.8 billion lending mark to micro-entrepreneurs by the end of the third quarter last year because of increased borrowing by small business entities.
ERB issues 116 operational licences
THE Energy Regulations Board (ERB) issued 116 operational licences to different companies from the energy sector in 2003.
Sun hotel to embark on hydroponic farming programme
SUN International Zambia will soon embark on a hydroponics of vegetable farming in Livingstone to ensure a steady flow of vegetables to the institution.
Trade Kings gives up Botswana maheu project
TRADE Kings has abandoned plans to set up a maheu plant in Botswana which was to service that country and South Africa because of poor market demand.
Private sector challenged to promote economic growth
GOVERNMENT has called on the private sector to participate in the Implementation of policies to help Zambia develop and have positive economic growth.
Fake Union Locks flood market
VENDORS dealing in forged Union locks have flooded the Zambian market with a sub-standard version of the product, an investor has said.
ZAMEFA doubles copper rods output
ZAMBIA Metal Fabricators (ZAMEFA) is to double production of Copper rods which is currently pegged at 15,600 per annum by June this year.
Kwacha remains stable
THE Zambian Kwacha last week remained stable throughout the trading sessions as transactions simmered into the long weekend.
Poverty reduction success depends on Government
THE onus to successfully implement the Poverty Reduction Strategy Paper (PRSP) and reduce poverty levels to 65 per cent lies with the Government, a Ministry of Finance official has said.
Zambia has mining potential
THE Mining Sector Development Programme (MSDP) says Zambia still has a bright mining potential as evidenced from a number of exploration presentations made by interested mining houses.
JCIZ calls for ideas exchange
JUNIOR Chambers International Zambia (JCIZ) has called for an inter-change of ideas among entrepreneurs.
Kafue's CC & M Digital Communications wins Samsung dealership
A SOUTH Korea company Samsung has awarded a Zambian Kafue based company, CC&M Digital Communications, a franchise to market its wide range of communications products in Zambia.
ZACA calls for dialogue among mobile phone providers
THE Zambia Consumer Association (ZACA) says the competition issue among mobile phone service providers should be addressed promptly as it is the best form of protection for consumers.
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