By CHATULA KANGALI – THE Zambian Breweries (ZB) has increased the production capacity of its alcoholic beverages to one million hectolitres at its Ndola plant following the investment of US$30 million dollars. The plant has...

By HELEN ZULU – THE construction of US$5 million fertiliser blending plant at the Lusaka Multi Facility Economic Zone (LS-MFEZ)  by the Export Trading Group (ETG) has been completed and is set for  commissioning next...

By CASSEY KAYULA – FORMER Bank of Kenya governor, Njunga Ndung’u has cited some of the commercial banks’ requirements which hinder financial inclusion in Zambia. Dr Ndung’u said some of the barriers to financial inclusion...

By CHATULA KANGALI – THE Centre for International Forest Research (CIFR) has urged Government to find ways in which the country can sustainably and legally export timber to China. Currently, the Government has banned the...

By KENNEDY MUPESENI – UNIVERSAL Mining and Chemical Industries Limited (UMCIL) plans to double its annual production of iron ore to more than 120,000 from 72,000 tonnes next year to feed the steel plant. The...

By CHATULA KANGALI – A RUSSIAN firm, Fund of National Food Resources,has expressed interest to invest in alternative sources of energy in Luapula Province. Luapula Province Minister, Nickson Nickson Chilangwa Nickson Chilangwa Nickson Chilangwaw said...

By CASSEY KAYULA – THE Government should create a pro-competition policy environment for the private sector to flourish at industry and national levels. World Bank Group programme manager Peter Nuamah said competition in the market...

By CHATULA KANGALI – THE Centre for International Forest Research (CIFR) has urged Government to find ways in which the country can sustainably and legally export timber to China. Currently, the Government has banned the...

By HELEN ZULU – THE Common Market for Eastern and Southern Africa (COMESA) has continued to face challenges in implementing instruments and policies that have been developed to improve the region’s integration agenda. Commerce, Trade...

By IMMANUEL CHITWA – THE Zambia Revenue Authority (ZRA) has enhanced anti-smuggling operations across the country. This renewed commitment to fight smuggling is a strong signal and warning to smugglers to rethink and stop their...