MARGARET Mwanakatwe.
Zambia, Sweden sign economy boosting deal
NANCY SIAME, Lusaka
ZAMBIA and Sweden have signed a K3 billion bilateral agreement aimed at boosting economic prosperity and improving people’s well-being. (more…)
FARMERS in Lundazi district drying up tobacco in readiness for sale .
PICTURE: COLLINS PHIRI
Tobacco law review to boost economy
TRYNESS TEMBO, Lusaka GOVERNMENT’S stance to sanitise the tobacco industry will help the sector to effectively contribute to the economy, notes the farmers’ union. Zambia National Farmers Union (ZNFU) says…
PART of the Kalomo-Dundumwezi road that has been worked on.
Changing economy in Dundumwezi
VIOLET MENGO, Kalomo
IT is slightly after 14:00 hours and the sun rays penetrate pockets of dark clouds, emitting light to Munsaka village in the Dundumwezi area of Kalomo district. (more…)
Fuel pump price cut will boost economy
THE announcement by the Energy Regulation Board that it has reduced the fuel pump price is indeed good news as it will reduce the cost of doing business and impact the economy positively. (more…)
Eurobond sets economy on positive track – EAZ
KALONDE NYATI, Lusaka THE rebound in Zambia’s Eurobonds has allayed the negative sentiments surrounding the country’s economy, an economic body says. Economics Association of Zambia (EAZ) says contrary to negative…
FUNDANGA
Maize export good for economy growth
KALONDE NYATI, Lusaka
ZAMBIA needs to export more of its maize to broaden its revenue base to reduce dependency on copper earnings, former central bank governor Caleb Fundanga says. (more…)
CYNTHIA Mwale.
UK sluggish economy
Analysis: CYNTHIA MWALE
NEWS that the United Kingdom (UK)’s economy has slowed is an indication that globally, liquidity is tight and that this is not peculiar to emerging markets like Zambia. (more…)
LUSAKA Zambia.
Donors confidence in economy commendable
THE signing of two agreements by GIZ and the European Union (EU) worth K320 million to develop the irrigation system and improve financial management in Zambia comes at an opportune time when Government is promoting diversification of the economy from mining to agriculture and ensuring prudent financial management. (more…)