Thursday, March 6, 2025

Economy

Mulungushi Textiles Nears Operational Resumption as Machine Testing Commences

Kabwe's historic Mulungushi Textiles Limited (ZCMT) is on the brink of a significant revival, with machine testing almost underway - a process expected to last fewer than 20 days...

IMF Program Expires October 2025: What are its Achievements and Failures?

Time for Genuine Practical Home-Grown Solutions By Mwansa Chalwe Snr Zambia's 38-month Extended Credit Facility (ECF) with the International Monetary Fund (IMF) of $1.3billion -...

Will markets continue to look over Trump-Zelenskyy clash?

Global markets are set to open Monday with “surprisingly strong momentum,” as investors build on Friday’s late-session rally, looking over geopolitical tensions flaring in...

Zambia’s Future Bright After Debt Restructuring, Says Commonwealth Secretary-General

Commonwealth Secretary-General Patricia Scotland has expressed optimism about Zambia’s future following the country’s recent debt restructuring agreement with international creditors. Speaking in Lusaka, Mrs. Scotland...

Government to Launch Independent Investigation into Mining Pollution of Kafue And Mwambashi Rivers

Government has expressed deep concern over ongoing pollution of the nation’s waterways, particularly in the Copperbelt region, and has vowed to hold mining companies...

FFTUZ Condemns Hiring of Foreign Nationals in Copperbelt Mines, Calls for Transparency

FFTUZ Condemns Hiring of Foreign Nationals in Copperbelt Mines, Calls for Transparency The Federation of Free Trade Unions of Zambia (FFTUZ) has voiced strong opposition...

Government Must Take Responsibility of Pollution of Mwambashi Stream and Kafue River

Socialist Party Copperbelt Vice Chairman and Spokesperson Reagan Kashinga says the Government through Zambia Environmental Management Agency (ZEMA) must take responsibility over the...

Zambia’s Gemstone Industry Set for Boost as Government Scraps 15% Export Duty Tax

The Emerald Production Watch of Zambia has lauded the government’s recent decision to remove the 15% export duty tax on gemstones, a move expected...

Markets react as US-Russia talks stoke hopes and fears for investors

Markets are watching closely as US and Russian officials meet for the first time in years to discuss a possible resolution to the war...

Africa’s Agricultural Potential: A Paradox of Opportunity

By Samaila Zubairu Abundant Resources, Yet Food Insecurity: Africa’s agricultural potential is immense. With over 60 percent of the world’s uncultivated arable land,the continent has all...

Zambian Ministry Advocates for Enhanced Community Engagement to Boost Empowerment Initiatives

The Ministry of Local Government and Rural Development has called upon councils and civic leaders to intensify efforts in creating platforms that enhance public...