ECONOMIST Dr Lubinda Haabazoka says the increase of power supply to 10 hours will have a positive impact on businesses as the festive season approaches. Commenting on the recent indication by government that power supply... […]

THE National Association for Smallholder Farmers (NASFA) has projected that the country will produce over 4 million tonnes of maize in the 2025/2026 farming season as a result of high e-voucher subscription under FISP, if... […]

ZAMBIA Sugar PLC has disclosed its intention to expand production from the current 400,000 metric tonnes to 500,000 metric tonnes. Zambia Sugar adds that it is currently implementing projects valued at $132 million. Speaking at... […]

GOVERNMENT has announced the completion of the construction of the Mumbwa Mineral Market Centre. Government further says the contractor undertaking the construction of the Rufunsa Mineral Market Centre has made significant progress, with prefabricated materials... […]

STANDARD Chartered Bank has disclosed that it recorded a profit after tax of K162 million in the first six months of 2025. In an interview, Tuesday, Standard Chartered Bank Chief Executive Officer Sonny Zulu said... […]

THE Millers Association of Zambia (MAZ) says the current increase in mealie meal prices is normal due to the fact that farmers have sold their produce and are now consuming commercially produced mealie meal. In... […]

THE Centre for Trade Policy and Development (CTPD) has welcomed government’s decision to publish and introduce the Tobacco Control Bill before Parliament. In a statement, Thursday, CTPD Executive Director Isaac Mwaipopo said the decision signalled... […]

THE Ministry of Agriculture has disclosed that a total of 895,569 farmers have redeemed their inputs under the e-voucher system as of December 9. In a statement, Wednesday, Ministry Principal Public Relations Officer Balewa Zyuulu... […]

ZAMBEEF Products PLC has disclosed that it recorded a gross profit of K2.9 billion along with revenue of K8.1 billion in 2025, despite navigating a trading environment marked by energy shortages, higher input costs and... […]

ECONOMIST Dr Lubinda Haabazoka says the country should use escalating copper prices on the London Metal Exchange (LME) as an opportunity to enhance tax collection through mineral royalties. Dr Haabazoka adds that the country’s increased... […]