Economy
Scott questions critics of FRA maize marketing system
Vice- President Guy Scott has wondered whether the individual small scale farmers being targeted by the government in the grain marketing system have the...
Economy
CSOs demand windfall tax inclusion in 2013 budget
The civil society in the country has proposed the reintroduction of windfall tax for mining companies in the 2013 budget.
The CSOs argue that there...
Economy
ZEF slams Labour minister Fackson Shamenda
By Pezzy Kudakwashe
Zambia Federation of Employers (ZFE) has slammed labor minister, Fackson Shamenda, for “bad attitude” alleging that this was hindering the progress of...
Economy
Change of Political leadership will not solve Zambia’s problems but rather investing in Education
By Pezzy Kudakwashe
A Boston based human rights activist says the solution to Zambia’s poverty lies in massive investment in the educational sector and promotion...
Economy
Vendors continue business on the streets despite Government ultimatum
Street Vendors have continued their businesses in the central business district despite the elapse of the government ultimatum for them to leave.
A check found...
Economy
Zesco commission 330KV line for Northern and Eastern provinces
THE construction of the US $334 million ZESCO 330 kv high voltage transmission lines will create over 3000 direct and indirect jobs in...
Economy
Pay or don’t employ, Shamenda tells employers
THOSE who cannot afford to pay the revised minimum wages should not employ domestic, shop or general workers so that they do the work...
Economy
K 5 billion worth of maize goes to waste at several storage depots in Mkushi district
More than K5 billion worth of maize has gone to waste at several storage depots in Mkushi district, over the past 6 months.
Mkushi District...