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HIV/AIDS has been ravaging most parts of the African continent over the past years. The pandemic has been one of the most devastating in world history. HIV/AIDS’ impact on most world economies need not be...

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By JUDITH NAMUTOWE – PARTNERSHIPS between the private sector and the small-holder farmers are critical in the development of the agriculture sector. This is so because it helps lessen dependence on Government in terms of...

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By KENNEDY MUPESENI – THE World Bank (WB) has urged Zambia to forge trade blocs with neighbouring countries to help tackle the rising cost of agricultural inputs. Country director for Zambia, Malawi and Zimbabwe Kundhavi...

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By JAMES KUNDA – Government is expected to spend at least K200 million on modification of some sections of  the Nitrogen Chemicals of Zambia (NCZ) plant in Kafue, to maintain long-term performance and boost production...

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By JAMES KUNDA – ZAMBIA has called for deeper economic integration in the quest to foster national growth in the Southern African Development Community (SADC) region. Ministry of Finance Permanent Secretary in charge of economic...

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By MAIMBOLWA MULIKELELA – THE Federation of Small-Scale Mining Association of Zambia (FSSMAZ) has received a grant worth about K150, 000 from the Non-Governmental Organisations Coordinating Council (NGOCC) to help build capacity for the women...

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By JAMES KUNDA – LUBAMBE Copper Mines (LCM) in Chingola increased its annual production by more than 7,000 tonnes in 2013 to reach a total capacity of 10,567 tonnes. The African Rainbow Minerals (ARM) of...

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No doubt, excess is one thing that is least appreciated by many people. When one hears the word excess, usually what comes to mind is having more than enough or abundance but in Insurance this...

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By MAIMBOLWA MULIKELELA – THE promotion of a dynamic operating environment for Small and Medium Scale Enterprises (SMEs) is increasingly seen as a priority in Zambia’s economic development agenda. SMEs are a primary driver for...

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By MAIMBOLWA MULIKELELA – The Extractive Industries Transparency Initiative (EITI) has challenged Government to come up with a deliberate policy to encourage Zambian entrepreneurs to go into large-scale mining. EITI Council member Sixtus Mulenga said...

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