Friday, April 11, 2025

Economy

Trump tariffs: start of the backpedaling begins

The start of “the great tariff backpedal is officially underway,” predicts Nigel Green, CEO of one of the world’s largest independent financial advisory and asset management organizations, deVere Group. It...

The Controversial Sale of Mopani: A Betrayal of Zambia’s Mineral Sovereignty

The recent sale of ZCCM-IH’s 51% stake in Mopani Copper Mines to Abu Dhabi’s International Resources Holdings (IRH), done without parliamentary approval, has once...

Risk of global recession growing, warns deVere CEO

The global economy faces rising threats of recession as tariffs escalate and trade tensions deepen between major economies, warns Nigel Green, CEO of global...

Solar For Health And Joint SDG- Energy Transition Projects Launched

ACTING Minister of Health Douglas Syakalima says 427 health facilities will benefit from the USD$6.8 million Six solar project funded by the Global Fund. ZANIS...

Worst quarter since 2022 – and no floor in sight for US stocks: deVere Group

US stocks have just closed their worst quarter since 2022—and the pain isn’t over yet, warns the CEO of global financial advisory giant,deVere Group. Nigel...

Maize is Plentiful – It’s Not About ZESCO

A closer look at Zambia’s bumper harvest and the real drivers behind reduced milling activity By Adrian Gunduzani, The Observer It is easy to observe, even...

Government Assures Fair Fuel Access Amid Claims of Monopoly in TAZAMA Pipeline Storage

Government Assures Fair Fuel Access Amid Claims of Monopoly in TAZAMA Pipeline Storage Energy Minister Hon. Makozo Chikote has addressed concerns raised over alleged monopolistic...

Zambia Begins Feasibility Study on Water Transfer from Luapula to Kafue River

The UPND government has initiated a research study on the potential transfer of water from the Luapula River to the Kafue River, a move...

Union calls out Lumwana mine bosses to respect country’s laws

The Professional and Allied Mine Workers Union of Zambia (PAMWUZ) has called out Lumwana Mining Company to respect national laws and workers' rights. PAMWUZ President...

Response to the Debt Restructuring Update by Minister of Finance Dr. Situmbeko Musokotwane in Parliament

The debt restructuring progress outlined by the Minister of Finance marks an important step toward addressing Zambia’s debt crisis. While this achievement reflects positive...

JCTR Highlights Progress in Strengthening Community Participation in CDF Decision-Making

The Jesuit Centre for Theological Reflection (JCTR) has noted a significant progress in empowering communities to actively participate in decision-making processes related to Constituency...