KELVIN MBEWE , Mazabuka THE mining sector has been the backbone of Zambia’s economy and still dominates when it comes to contributing to the country’s treasury. Therefore, news of Munali Nickel Mine in Mazabuka intending to resume mining operations has been received warmly by the local community and labour movement. The extractive industry contributes significantly
LINDA NYONDO, Lusaka ABOUT US$50 million has been released to sub-Saharan countries for a prevention therapy for malaria known as ‘Intermittent prevention treatment in pregnancy (IPTp). The prevention therapy has been launched to prevent malaria in pregnancy in communities in sub-Saharan Africa. The initiative is expected to complement existing antenatal care services and increase pregnant
TRYNESS TEMBO, Lusaka DESPITE the increase in market liquidity levels, the central bank was out of the open market operations (OMO), which is used to help stabilise the Kwacha against other major convertible currencies. The Bank of Zambia was absent on the OMO which is an activity by the central bank to take liquidity from
NANCY MWAPE, Lusaka STANDARD Chartered Bank has partnered with the National Pension Scheme Authority (NAPSA) to integrate its banking payment with the electronic-NAPSA pension contribution returns. With this partnership, Standard Chartered Bank account holders will be able to make on-line e-NAPSA payments through its banking platform, Straight2bank. Speaking at the signing ceremony on Monday evening,
NKOLE MULAMBIA, Ndola THE Zambia International Trade Fair (ZITF) says over 350 local and foreign companies have confirmed participation at this year’s international trade fair slated for June 28 to July 4, 2017. ZITF vice-president Ajay Vashee said out of the 354 firms that have confirmed participation, 292 are local firms and 62 are foreign.
CHIMWEMWE MWALE, Livingstone MINISTER of Commerce, Trade and Industry, Margaret Mwanakatwe, says Zambia’s global position on the ease of doing business serves as an indicator for the country to undertake more reforms. Mrs Mwanakatwe (pictured) said the country’s landlocked status however presents an opportunity for more business opportunities. According to the 2017 Ease of doing
Mutinta Hichilema the wife of UPND preaident Hakainde Hichilema who is in prison facing treason charge has charged that her husband is now more resolved in his career to serve the country than ever before. In a statement below to thank the Church for organising national prayers for the freedom and good health of her
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