by Tellah Hazinji | Dec 1, 2023 | Economy
Economist Emmanuel Zulu says the rise in inflation rate was anticipated following the weak performance of the local currency against the greenback. According to the Zambia Statistics Agency, the annual inflation for the month of November 2023 increased to 12.9 percent...
by Tellah Hazinji | Nov 29, 2023 | Economy
Economist Highvie Hamududu has charged that the changes in the monetary policy measures are indicative of a failing economy, thereby leaving the central bank with no choice but to reduce money supply. Mr. Hamududu notes that this is because there is little production...
by Tellah Hazinji | Nov 28, 2023 | Uncategorized
Economist Mathews Muyembe is urging government to expedite the selection of an investor to manage Mopani Copper Mines, citing potential repercussions on the country’s copper output if delays persist. Following a Reuters report on June 19th, 2023, which...
by Tellah Hazinji | Nov 28, 2023 | Governance
Power Utility ZESCO has announced a reduction of debt owed to Independent Power Producers-IPPS and Subsidiary Companies from $1.7billion to $1.1 billion as at October, 2023. Speaking during the signing ceremony of a Power Supply Agreement between ZESCO Limited and...
by Tellah Hazinji | Nov 27, 2023 | Economy
Economist Emmanuel Zulu is hopeful that the just launched online gemstone production reporting and export permit module will increase Zambia’s revenue and boost forex earnings. The Ministry of Mines and the Zambia Revenue Authority-ZRA- have launched an online...