by Tellah Hazinji | Oct 4, 2023 | Governance
Economist Emmanuel Zulu is elated that the 2024 national budget gave a roadmap to the country’s debt restructuring process evident by the drop in external debt repayment to about K6 billion. During the presentation of the budget speech in parliament, Finance and...
by Tellah Hazinji | Oct 3, 2023 | Uncategorized
The SADC Truck Drivers’ Association says the increase in toll fees for certain heavy-duty and abnormal-load vehicles as announced by the finance minister during his budget speech, will further compound challenges for a sector already grappling with poor conditions of...
by Tellah Hazinji | Oct 2, 2023 | Economy
Finance and National Planning Minister Dr. Situmbeko Musokotwane says Zambia should strive to grow the export sector as it is paramount to the country’s economic growth. Speaking during the 2024 National Budget symposium in Lusaka today, Dr. Musokotwane notes...
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...
