By KENNEDY MUPESENIENERGY is a key sector to Zambia’s socio-economic development and is inextricably linkedto, and exerts a strong influence on other sectors of the economy.Agricultural and industrial production, mining, tourism, construction, social andadministrative services...

By CHATULA KANGALI-TAZAMA Pipeline Limited is seeking an expression of interest for the construction of 914 kilometre line under the Public Private Partnership (PPP).The company also says the construction of a new oil pipeline has...

By MAIMBOLWA MULIKELELA-BRIDGES Limited managing consultant Chibamba Kanyama says there is nothing to be afraid of the conditionalities set by the International Monetary Fund (IMF) following the approval of US$1.3 billion Extended Credit Facility (ECF)...

By CHATULA KANGALI-THE Emerald and Semi Precious Stones Mining Association of Zambia (ESMAZ) has welcomed the International Monetary Fund (IMF) $1.3 billion package saying it will help increase investor confidence in the emerald sector.ESMAZ president...

By KENNEDY MUPESENI-ZAFFICO Plc has recorded a profit after tax of K428.71 million in the first half ended June 30,2022 compared to K52.10 million for the same period in 2021 largely driven by the K594.85...

By MAIMBOLWA MULIKELELA-ZAMBIA Bata Shoe Company Plc is this year expected to produce more than 500,000 pairs of shoes due to improved planning and commencement of the third shift in May 2022.The company foresees a...

By CHATULA KANGALITHE Copperbelt provincial administration has partnered with Grow Links Zambia to host a business exposition slated for next month.The expo, expected to be held from 20th to 22ndOctober at the ECL Mall in...

By KENNEDY MUPESENI-AN economist has said the country should take advantage of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) three-year deal that will be characterised by improved confidence in the economy to boost key sectors of the...

By MAIMBOLWA MULIKELELA-VARIOUS stakeholders have commended the Government for securing a US$1.3 billion International Monetary Fund (IMF) Extended Credit Facility (ECF) which will help restore the country’s macroeconomic stability.Zambia Association of Manufactures (ZAM) vice president...

By MAIMBOLWA MULIKELELA-A policy brief has been launched by the Zambia Association of Manufacturers (ZAM) on the “Effectiveness of digital tax stamps in Africa”.As digital tax stamps is underway, ZAM urges Government to be cautious...