KETRA KALUNGA –THE consignments of imported onions have continued following in from South Africa to dampen the shortage of thecommodity which has become perennial on the local market.About 1,000 tonnes of onions have so far...

By ANDREW MULENGA – GOVERNMENT has launched the Capital Markets Tribunal (CMT’s) 2024-2028 strategic plan to provide an operational framework and strategic direction in line with the Eighth National Development Plan (8NDP).The five year plan...

By CHATULA KANGALI – THE Zambia Forestry and Forest Industries Corporation (ZAFFICO) is in the process of collaborating with the Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) to achieve certification for its forests.ZAFFICO managing director Mundia Mudia said...

By PERDITA CHENJELA – STANBIC Bank Zambia says the infrastructure sector should position itself for the anticipated growth in agriculture, mining, population and debt restructuring results.Manager for energy, infrastructure and real estate finance, Nkandu Machungwa...

By SNIKE MZULAH –GOVERNMENT has disbursed over six million Kwacha of the Constituency Development Fund (CDF) to 83 individual companies and groups in Chirundu District to support businesses, generate wealth, create employment and improve the...

By SNIKE MZULAH – WATER level at the Kariba Dam in Siavonga is steadily increasing with prospects of improved power generation but remains significantly lower than last year at the same stage.The statistics from the...

By CHATULA KANGALI in Dar-es-Salaam,Tanzania –TITANIUM Oil Corporation, a local company, has partnered with Abu Dhabi National Oil Company (ADNOC), a United Emirates firm, to supply fuel to Zambia.Titanium Oil Corporation is one of the...

By KETRA KALUNGA –ZAMBIA is this year positioned to attain one million tonnes copper production given the increased investments recorded in 2024, a mining expert Danny Mwila has said.Mr Mwila said last year, the sector...

By CHATULA KANGALI – THE Millers Association of Zambia (MAZ) says the country is currently facing a wheat deficit of more than 200,000 tonnes.MAZ president Andrew Chintala said the shortage had prompted stakeholders and the...

By CHATULA KANGALI – AN analysis by social economist Kelvin Chisanga has revealed a notable improvement in industrial activities, driven by a steady power supply and increased private sector participation.Mr Chisanga said the industrial sector...