By JUDITH NAMUTOWE- THE Tourism sector which includes arts and culture is one of the priority growth sectors of the country’s economy. This is because the sector has potential to contribute significantly to socio-economic development...

Sweet potatoes have hit the local market, posing a threat to bakeries which might be forced to reduce bread prices. A snap check revealed that most people have resorted to buying sweet potatoes instead of...

I SAT in the Great Rift Mining Seminar last week and I heard our Honourable vice-chairperson make an opening speech, among which he chastised the mining houses for taking money out of the country and...

In this week’s topic, we look at the record low  exchange rate of the Zambian Kwacha to the American dollar, as one of the major convertible currencies which we use to transact with the outside...

The Small and Medium Entrepreneurs are  major players in global economies, Zambia included. In the world’s most leading economies such as the United States of America,United Kingdom, China, Japan, Germany and India, the Small and...

AS I write this column I am reminded of the many people who have squeezed me to justify the benefits of insurance for someone who has not had a claim for a number of years....

By Dixon Bwalya- Ndola city is unique in a number of aspects compared to other towns and cities in Zambia, these aspects may, therefore require special attention in as far as planning and management of...

TALKING shop has observed that a named Supermarket in Chilenje has of late been selling rotten fresh milk and customers are wondering as to whether the product is coming straight from the supplier or just...

THE law practice is indisputably one of the oldest professions in the world. Being among the oldest professions signifies that high values and ethical standards are key to the practice. To ensure that the set...

TODAY we continue looking at the introduction of tax online by the Zambia Revenue Authority (ZRA) and specifically look at the running effect this system has brought on Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) in the...