THE Meteorological Department (MET) says it is encouraging farmers to prepare fields and visit agricultural extension offices because areas receive different amounts of rain and differ in moisture content. In a recent weather focus update,... […]

THE Bank of Zambia (BOZ) has raised its Monetary Policy Rate by 50 basis points to 14.0 per cent, attributing the increase to actual and projected inflation, which remains above the 6-8 per cent target... […]

TOURISM Council of Zambia (TCZ) Chairman Yousuf Zumla says the airline consultant engaged by government to bring more airlines into the country will help make Zambia one of the most preferred destinations. In an interview,... […]

GOVERNMENT has disbursed K500 million to the Food Reserve Agency (FRA) to enable it to pay the remaining farmers who sold their maize to government through various FRA depots. And FRA says it is confident... […]

MINES Minister Paul Kabuswe has disclosed that government has suspended operations at Avocado Mining Limited in Kalulushi for environmental breaches, including discharging fumes within the district without approval from ZEMA. Meanwhile, area MP Kampamba Mulenga... […]

THE International Monetary Fund (IMF) has urged government to enhance transparency in the energy sector by fostering competitive open access to the TAZAMA pipeline and reduce fuel costs for all. And IMF Resident Representative in... […]

ECONOMIST Lubinda Habaazoka says the Bank of Zambia will likely maintain the current Monetary Policy Rate at 13.5 per cent for the remaining quarter of 2024. In an interview, Monday, Habaazoka said the Central Bank... […]

MINISTER of Finance Dr Situmbeko Musokotwane says since 2021, the Kwacha has only lost about five units, and this is not catastrophic. In an interview, Dr Musokotwane observed that the Kwacha had been fairly stable... […]

FINANCE and National Planning Minister Situmbeko Musokotwane says government is in the process of issuing a statutory instrument to provide tax relief, as a complete package, on irrigation equipment. He was responding to Mbabala UPND... […]

THE Energy Regulation Board (ERB) has taken enforcement action against four licensees for failing to comply with their respective licence conditions. The regulator has since advised the energy companies to regularly review their compliance status... […]