By KETRA KALUNGA – THE Zambia Institute for Policy Analysis and Research (ZIPAR) says it projects the 2025 National Budget to be about K215 billion up from the K178 billion for 2024.Acting ZIPAR Executive Director...

By CHATULA KANGALITHE preparations for the reopening of the Kasenseli Gold Mine in Mwinilunga District has commenced, the district administration has confirmed.District Commissioner Harrison Kamuna says the Zambia National Service (ZNS) has started working on...

By ANDREW MULENGA – SOME economic experts are optimistic that the 2025 national budget will be used to address the country’s energy deficit and high cost of living for greater economic growth.In separate interviews, experts...

By KETRA KALUNGA – THE Crushers and Edible Oils Refiners Association (CEDORA) has doubled the importation of crude oil from 8 000 tonnes to 16 000 tonnes per month.This is to avoid the artificial shortage...

By CHATULA KANGALI – THE Ndola District Chamber of Commerce and Industry (NDCCI ) has hailed First Quantum Minerals (FQM) on its $1.6billion on local procurement.NDCCI president Joseph Malisawa said this would help grow local...

By ANDREW MULENGA – THE Government has partnered with various stakeholders to strengthen the transparency framework on beneficial ownership in Zambia to curb the increase in Illicit Financial Flows (IFFs).Patents and Companies Registration Agency (PACRA),...

By ANDREW MULENGA – INSURANCE claims pay out in 2023 reached K2.2 billion compared to K1.8 billion in 2022, the Pensions and Insurance Authority (PIA) has said.PIA registrar and chief executive officer, Namakau Ntini said...

By ANDREW MULENGA – THE Government has observed with concern the rapid increase of counterfeit products on the Zambian market which are detrimental to the continued growth of the country’s manufacturing sector.Commerce, Trade and Industry...

By JULIUS PHIRI – THE Business Regulatory Review Agency (BRRA) has pledged commitment to creating a favourable environment for businesses to thrive.This will be done by ensuring that regulatory reforms create a level playing field...

By CHATULA KANGALI – WE Forest Zambia has entered into an agreement with the community of Mpongwe District on the Copperbelt in the conservation of the Imanda forest.Imanda forest is key in combating climate change.The...