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ZNFU sounds alarm over GMO foods
By Stuart Lisulo on 6 Dec 2018
Zambia National Farmers’ Union president Jervis Zimba has condemned ongoing manoeuvres by some quasi-government institutions to re-introduce Genetically-Modified foods (GMOs) into the country. In a....
Lafarge CEO resigns
By Stuart Lisulo on 5 Dec 2018
Lafarge Zambia Plc has announced the resignation of managing director Vincent Bouckaert with immediate effect. In a statement issued via sponsoring broker, Stockbrokers Zambia Limited,....
Mopani explains staff layoffs
By Abraham Kalito on 5 Dec 2018
Mopani Copper Mines Plc has refuted and described as inaccurate, reports that the company is currently retrenching huge numbers of staff due to the high....
Kwacha hits 12 per dollar
By Stuart Lisulo on 4 Dec 2018
The kwacha has depreciated against major currency convertibles to breach the K12 per dollar psychological barrier for the second time this year. But the local....
Inflation down to 7.8 from 8.3
By Abraham Kalito on 30 Nov 2018
According to the Central Statistical Office (CSO), the annual rate of inflation for November 2018 has reduced to 7.8 percent from 8.3 percent recorded in....
Most mining licences issued to people with no capacity to operate – JCTR
By Abraham Kalito on 29 Nov 2018
Jesuit Center for Theological Reflection (JCTR) Head of programmes Geoffrey Chongo says government needs to legislate the registration of mines and awarding of mining licenses....
2018 budget has failed to cut poverty, says CSPR
By Abraham Kalito on 27 Nov 2018
Civil Society for Poverty Reduction executive director Patrick Nshindano says the 2018 national budget has failed to address the high poverty levels due to reduced....
Keeping Monetary Policy Rate at 9.75% best decision – Chibamba
By Abraham Kalito on 27 Nov 2018
Chibamba Kanyama has said the Bank of Zambia’s decision to retain the Monetary Policy Rate at 9.75 per cent in November is the best decision....
ZUFIAW hopes Lungu, HH meeting will restore investor confidence
By Mirriam Chabala on 26 Nov 2018
The Zambia Union of Financial Institutions and Allied Workers (ZUFIAW) is confident that the recent meeting between President Edgar Lungu and UPND leader Hakainde Hichilema....
AfDB pledges electronic tablets for Zambia’s 2020 census
By Abraham Kalito on 26 Nov 2018
The African Development Bank (AfDB) has pledged to provide electronic tablets for use during Zambia’s first-ever digital-based Census of Population and Housing in 2020. In....
Reserves drop to $1.6bn on heightened debt – BoZ
By Stuart Lisulo on 22 Nov 2018
Debt servicing has continued to pose challenges to Zambia’s international reserves, which have dipped to less than US $1.7 billion, says Bank of Zambia (BoZ)....
MTN, ZRA and Barclays partner to launch mobile tax payment platform
By Abraham Kalito on 22 Nov 2018
MTN Mobile Money, Barclays Bank Zambia Plc and the Zambia Revenue Authority (ZRA) have partnered to launch the mobile tax payment for Mobile Money customers....
BoZ maintains Monetary Policy Rate at 9.75%
By Stuart Lisulo on 21 Nov 2018
The Bank of Zambia has again maintained the Monetary Policy Rate and Statutory Reserve Ratio in a bid to induce lower interest rates and continue....
Debt repayment gobbles K1.5bn in October
By Stuart Lisulo on 21 Nov 2018
Debt servicing payments gobbled K1.5 billion in October, 2018, representing around 25 per cent of government’s total expenditure during that month from the 2018 national....
Mining companies must change LuSE perception by listing locally – Chibamba
By Joseph Mwenda on 21 Nov 2018
Economist Chibamba Kanyama says mining companies, especially those that were bought through privatisation, must lead by example and remain on the Lusaka Stock exchange in....
Sales Tax to slow down economic growth, say manufacturers
By Stuart Lisulo on 19 Nov 2018
The Zambia Association of Manufacturers has warned that Sales Tax will slow down the country’s economic growth and encourage tax avoidance. In a statement, Association....
Sales Tax will lead to job losses, warns ZACCI
By Abraham Kalito on 15 Nov 2018
The Zambia Association of Chamber of Commerce and Industry (ZACCI) has warned that the proposed Sales Tax, coupled with delayed payments of Value Added Tax....
Banks are denying Zambians business opportunities – Dora
By John Chola on 15 Nov 2018
Chief Government Spokesperson Dora Siliya says commercial banks in the country are denying ordinary Zambians business opportunities to advance and develop the country by not....

Govt seeks alternative private sector financing for 7NDP

By Abraham Kalito on 15 Nov 2018

Government has called on the private sector to provide alternative financing models for the successful implementation of the 7th National Development Plan (7NDP). In a....

Zambia still has chance to clinch IMF deal, says Chibamba as he warns of consequences

By Abraham Kalito on 13 Nov 2018

Economist Chibamba Kanyama says International Monetary Fund (IMF) bailout packages acquired ahead of general elections are tricky, as they usually unseat African governments because voters....

Mining companies should brace for Sales Tax – Chanda

By Abraham Kalito on 13 Nov 2018

Ministry of Mines Permanent Secretary Paul Chanda says mining companies should brace for the introduction of the Sales Tax and quickly re-orient their working plans....

ZRA intercepts smuggled Christmas chickens

By Stuart Lisulo on 13 Nov 2018

The Zambia Revenue Authority (ZRA) has intercepted a truck with smuggled chicken pieces worth K260,000 in unpaid taxes. In a statement, ZRA corporate communications manager....

Govt makes progress in 100MW solar project

By Abraham Kalito on 12 Nov 2018

Ministry of Energy Permanent Secretary Brigadier General Emelda Chola says the procurement process for the 100 megawatts solar photovoltaics (PV) has progressed. She has, however,....

Speed cameras will lower govt’s non-tax collection revenue – KPMG

By Stuart Lisulo on 12 Nov 2018

Government cannot achieve its non-tax revenue target in 2019 because Zambians are successfully managing to avoid paying excessive speeding fines, says KPMG, the globally-renowned audit,....

Zambia becoming attractive investment destination – Absa Group

By Abraham Kalito on 9 Nov 2018

Zambia’s overall performance in financial markets in Africa has been upgraded to eighth overall, up one place from ninth last year, according to the Absa....

Local clearing agents bemoan challenges with ZRA’s web-based system

By Mirriam Chabala on 8 Nov 2018

The Zambia Revenue Authority’s maintenance of ASYCUDA World, a web-based system for the transition of goods into the country, has continued to negatively affect the....

Zanaco calls for compulsory insurance for SMEs

By Mirriam Chabala on 8 Nov 2018

Zanaco Plc has called on government to consider making insurance compulsory for Small to Medium Enterprises (SMEs) and other emerging businesses for assured cover for....

Fiscal consolidation an illusion – CTPD

By Stuart Lisulo on 7 Nov 2018

Government will fail to deliver on its promise of fiscal consolidation in the 2019 national budget next year because expenditure will far exceed revenue mobilization,....

PMRC questions govt’s failure to meet 2018 budget commitments

By Mirriam Chabala on 5 Nov 2018

The Policy Monitoring and Research Centre (PMRC) has urged government to create space for private sector participation in the economy if its aspirations for 2019....

Chamber of Mines urges members companies to embrace technology

By Claver Mutinta on 5 Nov 2018

The Chamber of Mines has implored mining firms to be innovative and embrace technology to record progress in their operations and mining business. And government....

Lumwana scoops named best mining company of 2017

By Claver Mutinta on 5 Nov 2018

Lumwana Mining Company has scooped the overall best mining company award for 2017 and bagged three other awards in best local content, best social investment....

NAPSA fund targets to hit K50 billion by 2021

By Stuart Lisulo on 2 Nov 2018

The National Pension Scheme Authority (NAPSA) says it is projecting to hit between K45 billion to K50 billion in membership contributions by 2021, expected to....

Cargill shuts Lusaka oilseed refinery, 260 jobs lost

By Stuart Lisulo on 31 Oct 2018

Cargill, an agro-processing company, has ceased to run all operations at its soybean crush and vegetable oil refinery in Lusaka effective end of October, 2018,....

ZRA challenges local clearing agents to up their game

By Mirriam Chabala on 30 Oct 2018

The Zambia Revenue Authority (ZRA) has hailed 10 clearing agents in Zambia for improved tax compliance and trade facilitation in terms of value for declarations....

ZRA still owes mines $600 million in VAT refunds

By Stuart Lisulo on 29 Oct 2018

The Zambia Revenue Authority (ZRA) still owes mining companies an outstanding US $600 million in unpaid VAT refunds, according to the Chamber of Mines. Responding....

SOEs resistant to reform will not be tolerated, warns Mwanakatwe

By Stuart Lisulo on 29 Oct 2018

Finance Minister Margaret Mwanakatwe has warned all State-Owned Enterprise (SOE) against resisting reforms that are necessary to deliver profits to their shareholders. Speaking on the....

IMF needs to make decision on Zambia’s bailout package – CTPD

By Mirriam Chabala on 27 Oct 2018

The Centre for Trade Policy and Development (CTPD) has asked the International Monetary Fund (IMF) to give a clear position about its negotiations with Zambia....

ZRA targets to capture more tax payers via Zamtel Kwacha

By Stuart Lisulo on 27 Oct 2018

Zamtel Plc has partnered with the Zambia Revenue Authority (ZRA) to launch a mobile tax payment system using Zamtel Kwacha to help its customers remit....

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Zambia Airways relaunch should be shelved – CTPD

E-voucher has failed us, say Sinda farmers

ZNFU seeks Lungu’s intervention on GMOs

Govt permits 3 firms to import GMOs

Central African Cement to become Zambia’s biggest ever producer

ZNFU sounds alarm over GMO foods

Lafarge CEO resigns

Mopani explains staff layoffs

Kwacha hits 12 per dollar

Inflation down to 7.8 from 8.3

Most mining licences issued to people with no capacity to operate – JCTR

2018 budget has failed to cut poverty, says CSPR

Keeping Monetary Policy Rate at 9.75% best decision – Chibamba

ZUFIAW hopes Lungu, HH meeting will restore investor confidence

AfDB pledges electronic tablets for Zambia’s 2020 census

Reserves drop to $1.6bn on heightened debt – BoZ

MTN, ZRA and Barclays partner to launch mobile tax payment platform

BoZ maintains Monetary Policy Rate at 9.75%

Debt repayment gobbles K1.5bn in October

Mining companies must change LuSE perception by listing locally – Chibamba

Sales Tax to slow down economic growth, say manufacturers

Sales Tax will lead to job losses, warns ZACCI

Banks are denying Zambians business opportunities – Dora

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Zambia Airways relaunch should be shelved – CTPD

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