Trade more in agriculture
KALONDE NYATI, Lusaka ZAMBIA needs to place more emphasis on agricultural productivity to fully benefit from the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA), the African Union (AU) Commission says. AU…
CHILANGA ward councillor Misheck Mweemba applying manure in a field in Shimabala, Kafue district. PICTURE: DOREEN NAWA
Agriculture diversification: Missing link
DOREEN NAWA, Kafue
IN THE Seventh National Development Plan (7NDP), agriculture development is considered the engine for economic growth in Zambia, and a key determinant in the country’s efforts to reduce poverty. (more…)
ZCCM-IH to acquire Mushe Milling
TRYNESS TEMBO, Lusaka
AS PART of ZCCM-Investments Holdings (ZCCM-IH)’s strategic intent to participate in agriculture and agro-processing, plans are underway to acquire Mushe Milling Limited.
The investment holding company has begun discussions regarding the potential acquisition of the firm. (more…)
World Bank team in for IDA projects
NANCY MWAPE, Lusaka
A TEAM from the World Bank Group is in the country to engage Government on accelerating the US$1.2 billion International Development Association (IDA) projects. (more…)
Time to consider farming as viable business
ESTHER MSETEKA, Lusaka
DESPITE agriculture being a multi-billion dollar industry, the sector is still a sleeping giant waiting for the chance to register real prosperity.
The sector has the potential to become Zambia’s economic backbone. However, this can only be achieved if more people embrace farming as a lucrative business venture and as a life style. (more…)
Diversification key in agriculture, says CUTS
TRYNESS TEMBO, Lusaka
CONSUMER Unity and Trust Society (CUTS) says Government’s continued promotion of value addition and market linkages are key components of ensuring that farmers have markets for their produce. (more…)
FRA buys 47,550 bags out of targeted 197,200
MAYENGO NYIRENDA
THE Food Reserve Agency (FRA) in Lundazi district has bought about 47,550 by 50 kilogrammes bags of maize from peasant farmers out of the targeted 197, 200 . (more…)
AGRICULTURE is the mainstay of economic activity in Central Province
Central Province expo on cards
CHAMBO NG’UNI, Kabwe
PROVOKED by their Luapula counterparts, the private sector in Central Province are set to host the first Investment Forum and Expo between October 16 and 20 this year,
The first trade conference in the region in recent years aims at linking the province to reputable investors, thereby promoting economic investments and growth. (more…)