by Tellah Hazinji | Oct 2, 2023 | Uncategorized
Economist Yusuf Dodia has emphasized the need for Zambia to bolster its domestic resource mobilization efforts to curb excessive dependence on external borrowing that is detrimental to the country’s economy. Mr Dodia contends that while borrowing remains cardinal to...
by Tellah Hazinji | Sep 26, 2023 | Governance
Lumezi Member of Parliament Munir Zulu says Zambians should not be too expectant of the 2024 National Budget as it is likely not to address the current pressing economic issues. Mr. Zulu has charged that Zambians have become economic convicts in their own country...
by Tellah Hazinji | Sep 25, 2023 | Economy
Economist Trevor Hambayi says all economic fundamentals on the domestic front are not speaking to any positive economic outlook going forward. Mr. Hambayi says one of the indicators is the continued contraction in copper production which has led to a significant...
by Tellah Hazinji | Sep 18, 2023 | Uncategorized
Lusaka Water Supply and Sanitation Company Limited has announced that the planned shutdown at the Iolanda Water Treatment Plant in Kafue and the main Transmission pipeline to Lusaka has come into effect today. Speaking at a media briefing in Lusaka this morning,...
by Tellah Hazinji | Aug 17, 2023 | Economy
Economist Emmanuel Zulu says the cost of living is likely to remain high for the rest of the year due to persistent inflationary pressure. The cost of living for a family of five in Lusaka as measured by the Jesuit Centre for Theological Reflection basic need and...