Wednesday, December 25, 2024

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5 major Zambian roads to be upgraded

THE Development Bank of Southern Africa (DBSA) has released US$71million to the National Road Fund Agency (NRFA) to finance the upgrading of five major...

Mulungushi textiles coming back

Government has assured Kabwe residents that it is making joint efforts with the Chinese government to re-open the Zambia-China Mulungushi Textiles joint venture (ZCMT)...

Why the Government needs to tap into the Potential of Zambians living in the Diaspora

The government should also offer business incentives for Zambians in the Diaspora willing to invest back home. This is one of the biggest challenges that need to be faced boldly. Government should ensure that they are incentives that promote investment for citizens in their own country and make sure that Zambians living in Diaspora can easily access and own land. The Business incentive could include tax exemption i.e. on machinery for those setting up industries. This in partnership with other institutions will be one of the forces to building a better Zambia

Public/Private partnerships critical for future development -RB

President Banda on March 4 commissioned the US$25 million modern Kasumbalesa border facility. The Kasumbalesa border post becomes the first project to be commissioned under...

Mopani Copper mine accountants under investigation for ‘flawed’ tax submission

The Zambia Institute of Chartered Accountants may punish the accountants of Mopani Copper Mines Plc, a unit of Glencore International AG, if they were...

Bharti’s Zambia Unit Can Buy Out Minority Shareholders, Reapply to Delist

Bharti Airtel Ltd. is allowed to buy out the minority shareholders who refused to sell their stakes in its Zambian unit, said Michael Liwelela,...

Invest in Zambia- RB urges the US

PRESIDENT Banda has called on the United States of America to invest in Zambia because the country is one of the most attractive investment...

Parmalat opens Branch in Livingstone

Southern Province Permanent Secretary Mrs. Gladys Kristafor says that Zambia's growing investment sector will provide jobs to many youths and contribute to economic...