Columns
Illegal Copper Cartels, Lawlessness And Politics Of Appeasement And Vindictiveness
As a fellow born and bred on the Copperbelt in the mining town of Luanshya, I am grossly perturbed and disturbed by the astronomical levels of illegal mining...
Economy
Remember Lukanga Swamps at COP29
By Felix Kunda (Ph.D)
The motivating factor for the residents of Lukanga is slowly giving way to days of anguish and pain. Despite the Lukanga...
Economy
Copper Boom: North-Western Mines Drive Zambia’s Mining Sector Growth
Zambia's mining sector is on a robust growth trajectory, with increased copper production in North-Western Province's three largest mines signaling continued expansion. Minister of...
Economy
Emerging markets on brink as dollar surge looms amid Trump’s return
Emerging markets are teetering on the edge of a financial storm as Trump’s return to the White House is fuelling a massive dollar rally...
General News
President Hichilema Applauds Launch of Oxford Handbook on Zambia’s Economy, Calls for Economic Growth through Productivity
President Hakainde Hichilema joined the Economics Association of Zambia (EAZ) to celebrate the launch of the Oxford Handbook of the Zambian Economy, a groundbreaking...
Economy
China To Invest Over $1.5 Billion In Zambian Mines
China Non-Ferrous Metals Company CNMC Chairperson Wen Gang has announced that his company is set to bring in about 1.5 billion dollars investment in...
Economy
ZESCO Approves Multi-Million Tender for Wooden Poles Amid Heightened Scrutiny
ZESCO Approves Multi-Million Tender for Wooden Poles Amid Heightened Scrutiny
At its recent Special Meeting Number 5 for the 2024 financial year, held on October...
Economy
IMF driven Petroleum Reforms pose Economic and Security risks
Potential fuel Shortages probable in Future
By Mwansa Chalwe Snr
Zambia's economic management has been plagued by two major weaknesses since independence: extreme shifts in...
Economy
Minister Mubanga Urges Zambian SMEs to Formalize for Growth and Economic Impact
The Minister of Small and Medium Enterprise Development, Elias Mubanga, has voiced concerns about the growth obstacles facing small and medium enterprises (SMEs) in...
General News
CAAC Raises Alarm: UPND’s Anti-Corruption Initiatives Viewed as Political Posturing Over Genuine Governance
The fight against corruption under the United Party for National Development (UPND) government has come under intense scrutiny, with accusations that political motivations overshadow...
Economy
Finance Ministry Disburses K16.9 Billion in October to Boost Development and Public Services
Finance Ministry Disburses K16.9 Billion in October to Boost Development and Public Services
The Ministry of Finance and National Planning has announced a significant release...