By KENNEDY MUPESENI – THE World Bank (WB) has urged Zambia to forge trade blocs with neighbouring countries to help tackle the rising cost of agricultural inputs. Country director for Zambia, Malawi and Zimbabwe Kundhavi...

By JAMES KUNDA – Government is expected to spend at least K200 million on modification of some sections of  the Nitrogen Chemicals of Zambia (NCZ) plant in Kafue, to maintain long-term performance and boost production...

By JAMES KUNDA – ZAMBIA has called for deeper economic integration in the quest to foster national growth in the Southern African Development Community (SADC) region. Ministry of Finance Permanent Secretary in charge of economic...

By MAIMBOLWA MULIKELELA – THE Federation of Small-Scale Mining Association of Zambia (FSSMAZ) has received a grant worth about K150, 000 from the Non-Governmental Organisations Coordinating Council (NGOCC) to help build capacity for the women...

By JAMES KUNDA – LUBAMBE Copper Mines (LCM) in Chingola increased its annual production by more than 7,000 tonnes in 2013 to reach a total capacity of 10,567 tonnes. The African Rainbow Minerals (ARM) of...

By MAIMBOLWA MULIKELELA – THE promotion of a dynamic operating environment for Small and Medium Scale Enterprises (SMEs) is increasingly seen as a priority in Zambia’s economic development agenda. SMEs are a primary driver for...

FIRST Quantum Minerals (FQM) is doing the right thing by seeking training opportunities in conservation farming for traditional leaders in North-Western Province. This is a region that has become prominent for its mining activities which...

By MOFFAT CHAZINGWA – CHAVUMA District in North-Western Province has been plunged into total darkness following the breakdown of a thermo generator used to light the area about a week ago. By yesterday the district...

By CLEVER ZULU – YOUTH and Sports Minister Chishimba Kambwili has directed Shanghai Construction Company to start working on the access roads at National Heroes Stadium in Lusaka. Mr Kambwili said since the 20 per...

By STEPHEN KAPAMBWE – INTERNATIONAL Women’s Day celebrations turned tragic for a Lusaka family when fire burned down their house in Rhodes Park residential area. The fire destroyed all household property worth thousands of Kwacha...