Business, markets, companies, mining, banking, economy, and entrepreneurship in Zambia.
Business, markets, companies, mining, banking, economy, and entrepreneurship in Zambia.
Zambia is set to enter a new phase of international recognition for its local-currency government bonds as J.P. Morgan prepares to include the country in its new GBI-EM Edge index, covering nearly 330 billion United States dollars in government debt across 26 frontier…
Minister of Green Economy and Environment, Gilbert Siame, has appealed for investment in last-mile early warning services that will improve preparedness for disasters like the anticipated El Nino. Dr Siame has noted that the experience and capacity of countries like Britain in…
Muchinga Province Permanent Secretary Tuesday Bwalya has bemoaned the high levels of pollution from water bodies in Mpika district which is caused by illegal mining activities. Dr Bwalya has since called for urgent action to curb pollution and protect the environment and public…
Nalolo District Commissioner Namatama Mupo has called for an urgent solution to the water crisis that has hit Kaunga Lueti community in Nalolo West Bank. The media reports that the water reticulation plant at Kaunga Lueti Primary School, which services about 4,000 people, has…
The Ministry of Green Economy and Environment has called for stronger partnerships between Government, the private sector and communities in restoring Zambia’s degraded landscapes. Ministry Permanent Secretary Douty Chibamba said environmental restoration is critical to…
Minister of Green Economy and Environment, Gilbert Siame has called on the banking sector to partner with the government in attracting climate financing as Zambia transitions into a green economy. Dr Siame noted that when it comes to accessing financing the banking sector has…
Minister of Green Economy and Environment, Gilbert Siame, says the ministry will build on the achievements and initiatives established by the previous leadership. Dr Siame says the ministry will draw on the experience and expertise of former Minister of Green Economy and…
Government has called for stronger regional cooperation in detecting and responding to nuclear and radioactive materials that fall outside regulatory control. Ministry of Technology and Science Permanent Secretary, Brilliant Habeenzu, says Zambia’s long borders and busy trade…
Kaoma Town Council Secretary Kate Mukonde has appealed to Constituency Development Fund (CDF) loan applicants to only accept amounts that align with their business proposals, warning that taking less than requested is contributing to loan defaults. Ms Mukonde said the Council has…
Kansanshi Mining PLC has donated 105 computers to five schools within its catchment area and an additional 60 computers to the Copperbelt University. Kansanshi Mining PLC Assistant General Manager Axel Kottgen described the donation as an investment in digital and technological…
