From HELEN ZULU in Helsinki, Finland – A NUMBER of Finnish companies have shown interest in investing in Zambia, the Finnish Government has disclosed. Foreign Trade and Development minister Lenita Toivakka said here that a...

By JUDITH NAMUTOWE – DOING business in Zambia would be difficult without the extended channels of communication which the media provides, MTN Zambia has said. Company chief executive officer Charles Molapisi said it is important...

By KENNEDY MUPESENI –  A DETAILED geological survey of Lufwanyama emerald area should be established for a technical confirmation of the existence of exact precious stones such as emeralds. This will make it easy for...

By JUDITH NAMUTOWE – ZAMBIA recorded a 35 per cent rise in exports of Non Traditional Exports (NTEs) in March this year. Central Statistical Office (CSO) director census and statistics John Kalumbi said there was...

By JUDITH NAMUTOWE – ABOUT 23 Zambian companies are exhibiting in this year’s 57th edition of the Zimbabwe International Trade Fair (ZITF) in Bulawayo. The 23 firms, from different sectors of the economy are part of...

By CHATULA KANGALI – THE Miombo Forest beekeepers in Mpongwe on the Copperbelt are stuck with over 90 000 tonnes of honey due to lack of market. This follows the termination of a contract with...

By HELEN ZULU – ZAMBIA could save almost US$1 billion in five years by substituting the 406 million litres of petrol used in the country, the Biofuels Association of Zambia (BAZ) has said. BAZ chairperson...

By HELEN ZULU – THE Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (CCPC) says it last year received 10 complaints involving online shopping frauds and has called on consumers to be wary of cybercriminals. CCPC executive director...

By CHATULA KANGALI – TWENTY-three Zambian companies are exhibiting products and services at the on-going 57th edition of the Zimbabwe International Trade Fair (ZITF) in Bulawayo. Some of the companies have sent representatives while others...

By JUDITH NAMUTOWE – THE Business Regulatory Act will set the stage for greater dialogue between Government and businesses in policy formulation, Deputy Commerce, Trade and Industry Minister Raymond Mpundu has said. Mr Mpundu said...