GOVERNMENT says the process of formalising illegal mining activities is ongoing, and that it has received 52 applications from cooperatives for possible issuance of mining licenses. In an interview, Monday, Ministry of Mines and Minerals... […]

MINISTER of Small and Medium Enterprises Elias Mubanga says despite a number of entrepreneurs accessing the empowerment funds being offered by his ministry, the percentage of beneficiaries is extremely low. In an interview, Thursday, Mubanga... […]

ZAMBIA Revenue Authority (ZRA) Board Chairperson Dr Caleb Fundanga says the authority will vigorously prosecute those who have not responded to the tax amnesty on tax penalties and interest obligations granted to taxpayers. In April... […]

ECONOMIST Noel Nkhoma says there is need to manage the optimism around the clinched debt restructuring deal as tough decisions will have to be made. And Nkhoma says China played a big role in unlocking... […]

THE Millers Association of Zambia (MAZ) has called on stakeholders in the agriculture sector to invest in maize storage facilities, saying the country has a deficit in terms of such kind of infrastructure. Government has... […]

THE Copperbelt Energy Corporation (CEC) has called for partnerships, innovative structuring, and financing solutions to overcome challenges of the demand and supply gap in the mining sector with renewable energy. CEC Chief Financial Officer Mutale... […]

MINISTER of Finance and National Planning Dr Situmbeko Musokotwane says Zambia’s debt restructuring does not mean people will now live like Europeans, but life will certainly get better. And Former Finance Minister Ng’andu Magande says... […]

ECONOMIST Trevor Simumba says the debt restructuring deal has given Zambia breathing space, joking that Finance and National Planning  Minister Dr Situmbeko Musokotwane can now smile as he has been stressed. And Simumba says the... […]

PRESIDENT Hakainde Hichilema says the clinching of the $6.3 billion debt restructuring deal calls for celebrations as it was a difficult process. Speaking shortly after arriving in the country from France, President Hichilema said it... […]

PRESIDENT Hakainde Hichilema says ensuring internet access for most people must be one of Africa’s agenda items. Speaking at the Inclusive Fintech 2023 Forum in Rwanda, Wednesday, President Hichilema said urban populations took internet for... […]