Lower copper prices will hurt the poor
LUSAKA: The fall in international copper prices is causing unease in Zambia, one of the world's largest producers, whose impressive economic growth in recent years has been based on copper exports. 11 Nov 2008 09:17
Zambia: Powering up, at last
The Zambian government signed a US$75 million financing agreement with the World Bank this week to provide electricity services to 65,000 new customers, in a country where power cuts have become the norm. 27 Oct 2008 09:19
Zambia relooks its investments campaign
[Gregory Gondwe] Although Zambia is experiencing more investments in its mining sector, government is planning to establish multi-facility economic zones (MFEZ) across the country and improve its petroleum sector. 15 Sep 2008 09:36
Mwanawasa's death not to derail economic growth - minister
[Gregory Gondwe] Zambia's Finance and National Planning Minister, Ng'andu Magande has down-played fears that the death of the country's President Levy Mwanawasa could derail the country's economic prosperity. 1 Sep 2008 12:10
Zambian economic gurus hold trade and investment meeting
[Gregory Gondwe] A 60-member strong team, drawn from various sectors of economy in Zambia, were last Friday, gathered at Solwezi Provincial city to see how best they can explore trade and investment opportunities in the country. 1 Sep 2008 11:38
BP Zambia restart Ndola operations
[Gregory Gondwe] British Petroleum (BP) Zambia Limited, which was barred from collecting fuel from its Ndola terminal due to a K26bn debt, has started operations after offsetting the debt. 21 Aug 2008 12:24
Zambia to open Africa's largest copper mine
[Gregory Gondwe] Zambia, which is endowed with substantial mineral resources, is to open Africa's largest copper mine in December this year. 21 Aug 2008 11:53
Zambians urged to take advantage of Free Trade agreement
Lusaka: A senior Zambian government official has called on local producers and manufacturers to take advantage of the recently launched Southern African Development Community (SADC) Free Trade Area (FTA) agreement to produce goods of high quality which can compete favourably in the region. 19 Aug 2008 12:37
Zambia's new mining fiscal regime boosts revenue
[Gregory Gondwe] Zambia's new mining fiscal regime, which came into effect on April 1 this year, is said to have bolstered the country's revenue. 15 Aug 2008 10:36
Zambia hikes fuel prices
[Gregory Gondwe] Zambia's Energy Regulation Board (ERB) announced in a statement released in Lusaka lats week that it has increased prices of all petroleum products. 12 Aug 2008 09:54
Kenol/Kobil in new acquisitions in Zambia
Kobil Zambia, a fully-owned subsidiary of the Kenol Group with its head office in Kenya, has signed two major ventures in Zambia with a view to expanding its regional presence, and improving on supply chain logistics, market share and profitability. 2 Jul 2008 11:47
Chirundu becomes one-stop border post
Zambia and Zimbabwe have signed a bilateral agreement that will see the transformation of Chirundu into a one-stop border post - and that will reduce transit times for imports and exports through border. 12 Sep 2007 14:24
Zimbabwe levies duty in forex for underwear
Struggling to boost its foreign currency reserves, a cash-strapped Zimbabwe government this week began charging duty in forex for imported footwear and clothing items, including underwear, we can reveal. A Zimbabwean opposition MP described the latest move as “absolutely barmy.” 13 Sep 2007 14:16
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