Reflections on question, ‘Where are you from?’
AFRICAN diasporas often live at the crossroads of identity and culture, belonging fully neither to their old homes nor to their new ones. They exist in a kind of in-between…
ZCCM-IH, PlanetGOLD sign gold deal
Partnership marks significant step towards transforming sector NKOMBO KACHEMBA Lusaka Lusaka ZCCM Investments Holdings Plc (ZCCM-IH) and PlanetGOLD Zambia Project have signed a gold trading deal. Under the memorandum of…
Stepping into a 24-hour economy
THE Government’s decision to extend operating hours for businesses, markets and bus stations to a 24-hour schedule is a welcome move. It cannot be denied that limited working hours slow…
Free education law on horizon
CATHERINE BWALYA Choma WITH over 2.6 million learners returning to class at both primary and secondary school levels, Cabinet has decided to enact the Free Education Policy into law. It…
Govt, World Bank project 12,000 jobs
FANNY KALONDA Lusaka OVER 12,000 jobs are expected to be created across the country through the Zambia Agribusiness and Trade Project II (ZATP II), which is being implemented at a…
BoZ warns against old currency rejection
MATHEWS MALAZIKA Lusaka THE Bank of Zambia (BoZ) has cautioned businesses against rejecting the old banknotes before their validity expires this monthend. And BoZ Governor Denny Kalyalya says the old…
Chipito, Chinyemba nominated for top awards
ELIZABETH CHATUVELA Lusaka MIXED martial arts fighter Miracle Chipito has been nominated for the sportswoman of-the-year award while boxer Patrick Chinyemba headlines the male category ahead of Friday's Zambia Annual…
‘Chipolopolo selection not only talent but character, discipline’
ELIZABETH CHATUVELA Lusaka NATIONAL team interim coach George Lwandamina says players summoned for the Four Nations Tournament should exhibit qualities that will merit selection. The event that will feature hosts…
Economy moves to 24/7
CATHERINE BWALYA, NKOMBO KACHEMBA Choma, Lusaka ZAMBIA has reached another economic milestone, becoming a 24-hour economy. This follows Cabinet’s approval of extended operating hours for businesses, markets and bus stations.…
Zanaco unveils $35.1m credit line to drive agribusiness growth
DOREEN NAWA Lusaka ZANACO has launched a US$35.1 million credit line under the Zambia Agribusiness Trade Project Phase II, a move expected to significantly boost financing for farmers, agribusinesses and…