by Patricia Mbewe | Mar 1, 2024 | Economy
The cost of living for a family of five in Lusaka as measured by the Jesuit Center for Theological Reflection -JCTR- Basic Needs and Nutrition Basket in February 2024 has increased to K10, 307.01. This marks a substantial rise of K751.48 from the January’s figure of...
by Patricia Mbewe | Feb 28, 2024 | Economy
Standard Chartered Bank Zambia says measures being taken by government and the Bank of Zambia to stabilize the local economy may not yield immediate results in the short-term. Giving the bank’s 2023 results and 2024 outlook at a media briefing in Lusaka this morning,...
by Patricia Mbewe | Feb 27, 2024 | Uncategorized
Africa Tobacco Control Youth Ambassador Given Kapolyo has condemned attempts by the tobacco industry in Zambia to undermine the tobacco control bill through engagement activities with Members of Parliament. Ms. Kapolyo says it is disturbing to see the tobacco industry...
by Patricia Mbewe | Feb 21, 2024 | Community
International Ride-hailing Service Yango, has announced support measures for partner drivers in Zambia, the first steps in a long line of initiatives planned by Yango as a result of several months of carefully studying the new economic conditions of the Zambian...
by Patricia Mbewe | Feb 20, 2024 | Uncategorized
The Rural Electrification Authority -REA- Board of Directors has approved a K594, 214,177 budget for the implementation of rural electrification projects across the 10 provinces of Zambia. Speaking at a media briefing in Lusaka today, REA Chief Executive Office Linus...
