NO doubt excess is one thing that is least appreciated by many people. When one hears the word excess usually what comes to mind is having more than enough or abundance but in insurance this...

IT IS good to be back after almost a month-long break from this column while on my short-lived annual vacation, which should have gone on up to October 3. It was, however, cut short after...

By JAMES KUNDA – THE Government is actively pursuing investors to add value to the local timber endowment as a measure to curb illegal cutting and trading of the commodity. Lands, Natural Resources and Environmental...

By JUDITH NAMUTOWE – INSURANCE companies last year paid out more than K400 million in claims to various businesses and individuals throughout the country. Insurers Association of Zambia (IAZ) chairperson Shipango Muteto said during a...

By MARTIN MUSUNKA – KANSANSHI Mining Plc has warned local contractors against engaging in unethical activities like bribery and kickbacks, saying that they risk being blacklisted from doing business with the mining company. The mining...

By MIMBOLWA MULIKELELA – ZAMLEATHER a division of Zambeef Products has pledged to explore the regional markets in a bid to keep pace with competition across Southern Africa. The company, which makes the Kaleza Z-12...

By MAIMBOLWA MULIKELELA – ZAMBIA should apply for safeguard measures from the two regional bodies to protect its infant industry from imported trailers and steel furniture, AFIL Engineering Limited has said. Currently, trailers imported under...

By JAMES KUNDA – THE Bank of Zambia (BoZ) has dispelled speculations that some coins in circulation contain precious metal warning that destroying currency in any form is criminal. BoZ head of communications Kanguya Mayondi...

By JAMES KUNDA – MUNALI Nickel mine in Mazabuka has finally commenced operations after nearly three years of dormancy that were characterised by changes in ownership owing to persistent operational challenges. Mines, Energy and Water...

By JUDITH NAMUTOWE – THE Biofuels Association of Zambia (BAZ) has expressed worry at the manner in which the Government is handling the bio-fuel bidding process. BAZ president Thomson Sinkala said interested local bidders were...