Govt acts to revive textile industry

ZAMBIA’S textile and garment sub sector has the capacity to contribute immeasurably to the economic development of the country if well harnessed. Being labour intensive, it has the potential to greatly contribute to employment and wealth creation at all stages of its value chain. During the Import Substitution Industrialisation (ISI) of the 1960s through to

Exploring maize floor price

THIS week, I want to look at the maize marketing system from a different angle which is rarely focused on. Every year, the Government sets the floor price for the staple crop, maize, to guide the players in the market on the pricing mechanism. For instance this year, Agriculture Minister Given Lubinda announced the floor

UPND defends Operation Watermelon

The opposition UPND has defended its recently launched Operation watermelon after President Edgar Lungu described it as an evil plan aimed at causing havoc in the nation. UPND Secretary General Stephen Katuka has also denied accusations that the party has a plan in place called Operation Fear, which will unleash violence and fear on voters,

Readers’ response on claims procedure

THE past few weeks our subject of discussion centred on claims procedures in motor vehicles with numerous responses from readers as expected. In light of this today we will publish some selected reactions from readers. The first feedback came from Peter Mwansa who sent a complimentary message “ Webster, “Good afternoon, thanks for the good
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