THE Industrial Development Corporation (IDC) and OCP Africa, a subsidiary of OCP Nutricrops, have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to explore new avenues for collaboration in advancing agricultural productivity and sustainability in Zambia and...

FINANCE and National Planning Minister Dr Situmbeko Musokotwane says the economy has continued to grow because the economic reform programme set by government is being implemented. Speaking when he met IMF Deputy Managing Director Nigel...

THE Energy Regulation Board (ERB) says Zesco Limited will need about US$135 million to import power within the next three months. Speaking on Diamond TV, Friday, ERB Senior Manager for Research and Pricing Rodgers Muyangwa...

THE Poultry Association of Zambia (PAZ) says the sector performed poorly in the first quarter of 2025 compared to the same period in the past two years. Speaking in an interview, Saturday, PAZ Executive Manager...

ECONOMICS Association of Zambia (EAZ) National Secretary Nicholas Mainza says the International Monetary Fund’s (IMF) projections of Zambia’s economy growing by 6.2 per cent in 2025 are 90 per cent accurate, based on current economic...

MILLERS Association of Zambia (MAZ) president Andrew Chintala has predicted an increase in maize supply this marketing season. In an interview, Monday, Chintala said despite the expected increase in maize supply, there was a need...

BUS and Taxi Drivers Association National Secretary Sydney Mbewe says commuters may not see a reduction in bus fares this month despite the substantial fuel pump price reduction for May 2025. Mbewe says the association...

THE Parliamentary Caucus of Post Legislative Scrutiny has recommended that the Food Reserve Agency should refocus its mandate strictly on managing and holding national reserves. The Parliamentary Caucus says the FRA should not be engaged...

THE cost of living for a family of five in Lusaka has reduced by K128.79, now standing at K11,417.99, according to the Jesuit Centre for Theological Reflection’s Basic Needs and Nutrition Basket (BNNB). JCTR Social...

MINES Minister Paul Kabuswe says the mining sector has continued to show positive growth, indicating that in the first quarter of this year, copper production recorded a 29.9 percent increase. Kabuswe adds that KCM has...