Thursday, October 31, 2024

Economy

Republican debate: Trump conspicuous by his absence for markets

Despite former President Donald Trump, who has a significant lead in national and early state polls, skipping the third Republican primary debate, the prospect...

Mining Production Decline Contributes to Weakening Kwacha, Says Copperbelt Economist

Copperbelt based economist Manase Siwila believes declining production in the mining sector is contributing to the weakening of the local currency Kwacha. The Kwacha on...

Turkish Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs Visits Zambia

State House welcomed His Excellency Ambassador Ahmet Yildz, the Turkish Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs, in a meeting that celebrated the enduring and cordial...

Strengthening Ties: Swedish Ministerial Business Delegation Visits Zambia

A delegation comprising 14 distinguished Swedish companies, led by His Excellency Mr. Mikael Lindvall, the Swedish Deputy Director-General of Foreign Affairs, Africa Department, visited...

ZCCM-IH and Vedanta Resources Sign Agreement for Konkola Copper Mines Management

ZCCM-IH and Vedanta Resources have officially signed a shareholders and implementation agreement aimed at regulating the operations of Konkola Copper Mines (KCM). This agreement...

Government Launches Sustainable Agriculture Financing Facility to Boost Farming

The Zambian government has introduced the Sustainable Agriculture Financing Facility credit window, marking the beginning of the registration process at district agriculture coordinators' offices....

Cabinet Approves Review of Minimum Wages

Cabinet has granted its approval for the issuance of a Statutory Instrument (SI) pertaining to the revision of minimum wages and conditions of service...

Germany Grants Zambia €10 Million for Water Management and Economic Collaboration

In a significant gesture of support and cooperation, the German government has allocated €10 million to Zambia for the improvement of water supply management....