by Michael Kaluba | Feb 18, 2025 | Business News
Mimbula Mine Director and Shareholder Fidelis Chanda has warned that Zambia’s increased mineral production may not translate to improved economic well-being for the country because the majority of the proceeds are externalized by foreign mine owners. Mr. Chanda has...
by Michael Kaluba | Feb 14, 2025 | Business News
The Chingola Chamber of Commerce, Trade and Industry has reported a significant resurgence of businesses in the town, following the resumption of operations at Konkola Copper Mines -KCM. According to Chamber President Freddie Musonda, over 50% of businesses that shut...
by Michael Kaluba | Feb 13, 2025 | Uncategorized
The National Union for Small-Scale Farmers in Zambia-NUSFAZ- has projected that Zambia’s maize production will this year increase to 2.5 million tons, a surge by over 1 million tons as the ongoing farming season presents favorable conditions. According to NUSFAZ...
by Michael Kaluba | Feb 13, 2025 | Uncategorized
The Ministry of Small and Medium Enterprise Development has extended a debt restructuring opportunity to companies that owe the Citizens Economic Empowerment Commission -CEEC- and have failed to pay back, to facilitate the repayment of outstanding loans. Small and...
by Michael Kaluba | Feb 12, 2025 | Uncategorized
The Small-Scale Farmers Agency -SAFADA- has warned that Zambia’s target to produce 10 million tons of maize annually by 2027 is at risk due to lack of favorable policies and financing for farmers. Government has set an ambitious target to produce 10 million tons of...