By JULIUS PHIRI – GOVERNMENT is currently spending US$2.4 million to market Zambia’s tourism sector on the international market. Tourism and Arts Permanent Secretary Stephen Mwansa said the money, which the country spent to market...

By MAIMBOLWA MULIKELELA – THE Zambia Honey Partnership (ZHP) should develop a well coordinated and competitive apiculture sector that will contribute to economic development. Copperbelt Minister  Mwenya Musenge said it was important for the ZHP...

By KENNEDY MUPESENI – THE African Development Bank (AfDB)’s fund portfolio for renewable energies in Africa increased by 10 per cent to US$200 million in the last five years. According to the 2014 report launched...

By JUDITH NAMUTOWE – INTREPID Mines Zambia Limited, an Australian-based minerals exploration and development with interest in Mumbwa says it is focused on identifying value enhancements to offset changes in the new mining tax regime....

By MAIMBOLWA MULIKELELA – THERE is need to innovate procurement and disbursement processes for public projects in the country, the African Development Bank (AfDB) has said. AfDB officer in charge for Zambia Philip Boahen said...

By KENNEDY MUPESEN – in Mungwi MUNGWI residents in Northern Province have called on local and foreign investors to exploit the tourism potential in the area to help develop the district. The area is endowed...

By JUDITH NAMUTOWE – MOST small-scale miners in the country lack financial capacity, technical knowhow and specialised knowledge on gemstone mining, the government has said. Mines, Energy and Water Development Permanent Secretary Paul Chanda said...

By KENNEDY MUPESENI  – in Mungwi THIS year’s early distribution of inputs under the Fertiliser Support Programme (FISP) will help to increase maize productivity in the country, Chitimukulu Agriculture Cooperative secretary Humphrey Kacholi has said....

By JUDITH NAMUTOWE – ZAMBIA recorded the highest trade deficit valued at K310.3 million in March this year, while the annual rate of inflation remained unchanged at 7.2 per cent. The Central Statistical Office (CSO)...

By KENNEDY MUPESENI – LOCAL petroleum transporters must ensure that their fleets meet the minimum required specifications for them to gain business and compete favourable with foreign transporters, Mines Minister Christopher Yaluma has said. Mr...