THE National Biosafety Authority (NBA) says it has seized and destroyed 25 by 25kg bags of suspected GMO mealie meal in Kazungula District of Southern Province. And NBA says its officers are on the ground... […]

INTERNATIONAL ride-hailing service, Yango, has revised its tariffs upwards by a maximum of 23 percent. According to a statement released by Yango, the measures are intended to support the drivers and reduce the economic burden... […]

International Monetary Fund (IMF) Deputy Director African Department Dr Costa Christou says the Zambian economy is at a critical juncture, navigating inflation pressures and complexities in debt restructuring that is impacting investments and constraining policy... […]

THE World Bank has released a $270 million International Development Association grant aimed at improving the efficiency, connectivity and climate resilience of key regional transport and trade corridors in Eastern and Southern Africa. In a... […]

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... […]