By MAIMBOLWA MULIKELELA – THE Centre for Trade Policy and Development (CTPD) has urged Government to publish guidelines on pending sales tax implementation, which comes into effect April 1. No one knows how this tax...

By REBECCA MUSHOTA GOVERNMENT has invested in various sustainable agriculture initiatives in order to boost the productivity of small scale farmers and avert food shortages in view of the current and future effects of dry...

By KENNEDY MUPESENI – THE Zambia Association of Manufacturers (ZAM) has said more information regarding the Goods and Sales Tax (GST) is urgently needed as the April implementation deadline approaches. ZAM vice president-North Reuben GS...

By MAYA NTANDA – AN Educationist has emphasised on the vital role that education plays in the development of the country. Blessings University of Excellence (BLUE) Vice Chancellor Teddy Kamfwa said the institution provides relevant...

By MAYA NTANDA – A BUSINESS Executive has implored Government to simplify the process for businesses registration to stimulate investment prospects on the Copperbelt. Power Tools Buses proprietor Mbachi Nkwazi said efficiency should improve in...

By CASSEY KAYULA – THE Citizens Economic Empowerment Commission (CEEC) will soon embark on a new project which aims to catapult cashew as the country’s main foreign exchange earner. CEEC director general Likando Mukumbuta said...

By HELEN ZULU – THE ZCCM Investment Holdings has handed over total dividends of K98.1 million to the Industrial Development Corporation (IDC) and the National Pension Scheme Authority (NAPSA) respectively. This was as result of...

By CHATULA KANGALI – THE Government has revealed that some agricultural (agro)dealers have been dishonest in the issuance of farming inputs to farmers under the Electronic Voucher system. Agriculture Permanent Secretary Songowayo Zyambo said agro...

By MAIMBOLWA MULIKELELA – ZAMBIA’s Non-Traditional Exports (NTEs) earnings declined by 23.4 per cent to K1, 746 million in January 2019. The NTEs decreased to K1, 746 million in January 2019 from K2, 280 million...

By CHATULA KANGALI – THE Emerald and Semi Precious Stone Mining Association of Zambia (ESMAZ) is in the process of extending its membership to small scale gemstone miners in other provinces. EZMAZ general secretary Shadreck...