THE Zambia Metrology Agency (ZMA) has noted with concern that there’s persistent noncompliance of measurements in the petroleum industry. Meanwhile, ZMA has directed all roofing companies to ensure that they put proper labels on their...

OIL Marketing Companies Association of Zambia (OMCAZ) president Dr Kafula Mubanga says the Kwacha appreciation is expected to have a positive impact on fuel prices in the next price review. But Economist Dr Lubinda Haabazoka...

AGRICULTURE Minister Mtolo Phiri says although Zambia is GMO free, people should not demonise genetically modified products because the country has some tolerance levels for some foods like cornflakes. And Phiri says government is hopeful...

THE Kwacha has continued to gain strength against major convertible currencies after facing its highest currency depreciation against the US Dollar. By close of business yesterday, the Bank of Zambia (BOZ) money market rates at...

DMMU National Coordinator Gabriel Pollen has assured citizens that the country has substantial resources to respond to the effects of drought, revealing that the government has secured a drought insurance cover with the African Risk...

ECONOMIST Dr Lubinda Haabazoka says the use of old methods to manage the Kwacha volatility is not yielding positive results. And Dr Haabazoka has advised government to conduct reshuffles and re-plan its economic team in...

FORMER DMMU national coordinator Chanda Kabwe says about two million people may be affected by a food shortage due to the continued dry spell. And Kabwe has challenged government to start preparing for animal disease...

PRICEWATERHOUSE Coopers (PwC) Country Senior Partner Andrew Chibuye says government’s move to mop up its deposits that are not being used in the commercial banks will, in the short term, cause pressure for the banks....

INDENI Energy Limited Board Chairperson Watson Lumba says the company will for the first time receive diesel through the Tazama pipeline in the first week of March. And Lumba says although the coming on board...

THE Kwacha has recorded some drastic gains after facing a deep depreciation last month as it was trading above the K27 band. Experts feared that the local currency would cross the K30 psychological barrier against...