Thursday, November 28, 2024

Feature Economy

Imported fertilizer raises vegetable prices

A non governmental organization in Kafue district has attributed the current price increase of agricultural products such as tomatoes, cabbages and others to ...

Zambezi Airline makes maiden flight to South Africa

Zambezi Airliners today made its first flight to Johannesburg, South Africa as part of its expansion programme in the region. Speaking from Johannesburg upon arrive ...

ZESCO imports power

ZESCO Limited has started importing 250 mega watts of power from South Africa and Namibia at a cost of $260 000 daily to mitigate...

Government appoints new board at ZESCO

Government has appointed a new board of directors for the Zambia Electricity Supply Corporation (ZESCO) Limited. The seven new Zesco board of directors comprise of...

Zambia could benefit substantially from regional transport infrastructure development

Commerce, Trade and Industry Director of Industry Director Siazonga Siakalenge says the upcoming Multi Facility Economic Zones ( MFEZ) in Zambia could benefit substantially...

Zambian Government and Cooperating Partners High policy dialogue closes

The high policy dialogue between government and Cooperating Partners (CPs) has come to an end in Lusaka with donor community reaffirming commitment to work...

New ZESCO electricity tariff not meant to harm Zambians – Sisala

The Zambia Electricity Supply Corporation (ZESCO) has urged Zambians not to consider the proposed hike in electricity tariffs as a move meant to financially...

Rains Damage Lusaka-Chirundu road

The Lusaka -Chirundu Road has been damaged on the Kapilingozi stretch, about 100 Kilometres from Lusaka. Rain water from nearby mountains and rockfalls have contributed to the damage to the road. The incident follows recent repairs by China Heinan which was recently contracted to reconstruct the stretch of the road at Kapilingozi to improve safety. Motorists have blamed the damage on poor workmanship by the Chinese company. Road Development Agency, RDA, Head of Public Relations, Loyce Saili, says the damage is serious.