A SENSE of home ownership is one of the notable trends characterising the Zambian society in the recent past. Although the nation still has a shortage of about three million housing units according to reports,...

By KENNEDY MUPESENI ? – ROMA Park, an industrial park being developed in Lusaka, has recorded a 100 per cent sale of residential plots generating around US$19.5million from the 300 plots sold. Despite the success...

By KENNEDY MUPESENI? – AN Italian building company, Schnell Group is planning to set up an assembly plant in Zambia to manufacture various building implements in view of a boom in the construction sector. Schnell...

By MAIMBOLWA MULIKELELA? – MINING tax reforms should have a holistic approach and address long term issues of environmental degradation and conform to international best practices, the Economic Association of Zambia (EAZ) has said. International...

MOBILE service providers in the country should upgrade their systems in tandem with their increasing customer base to efficiently provide data and mobile services to customers in the country. Of late, customers are experiencing serious...

BY  SYLVIA  MWEETWA? – BARCLAYS Bank Zambia will continue its partnership with the farming community by providing financial support to boost crop production. The bank’s managing director, Saviour Chibiya said the institution was aware of...

THE trend by most restaurants in Lusaka to keep cats in eating places is causing discomfort among clients. Talking Shop has observed that most restaurants especially those owned by foreign nationals have a tendency of...

By HELEN ZULU – THE latest revision of the mining tax regime will help instil trust and confidence in the Zambian economy, the Bankers Association of Zambia (BAZ) has said. BAZ chief executive officer Leonard...

By KENNEDY MUPESENI – LACK of proper statistical information on housing is hindering investment in residential housing development in the country, Palm Golding, a property developer has observed. Palm Golding managing director Inutu Zaloumis said...

By MAIMBOLWA MULIKELELA – THE Bank of Zambia (BoZ) will continue monitoring the performance of the Kwacha and interacting with market players to ensure the local currency stabilises. The BoZ said its ultimate goal is...