CATHERINE ZULU, Lusaka
RISING cases of COVID-19 have caused concern among business owners, although some express optimism the impact will be reduced this time around because majority of people are vaccinated.
Many businesses are still reeling from the economic impact the pandemic had over a year ago.
In 2021 the country went through a partial lockdown that crippled a number of businesses, resulting in job losses.
As at January 8, Zambia recorded 96 COVID-19 cases and a total of 335,641 cases.
Hotel and Catering Association of Zambia (HCAZ) president Christopher Nsenje said the rising cases of COVID-19 do not pose a huge threat as it had a year ago because many people are now CLICK TO READ MORE