By DAVID PUNABANTU – AS the debate over the effects of Statutory Instrument (SI) 33 and 55 fades, a post-mortem of the SIs indicates that the instruments, although well-intended, exposed existing distortions in Zambia’s foreign...

THE Lusaka Water and Sewerage Company (LWSC) has started installing prepaid water meters in some residential areas in Lusaka. The move, a welcome development, has, however, come with its own challenges in terms of limited...

A POOR credit culture is what characterises the Zambian society. This means that many people find it very hard to pay their debts. There is a high impetus to borrow or people literally live on...

THE issue of public debt is becoming more important in Zambia but the answer to the question of whether to borrow or not has remained the matter of balancing. There is always need to weigh...

The impact that advertising has on individuals cannot be under-estimated. advertising is the fuel of commerce and business, without which any business or commercial enterprise would ever be successful. Imagine a world where manufacturers produce...

Last week, I was called to assist a small business to put in place fixed term contracts for seven existing employees for the first time and I was very glad to ensure that fixed term...

ONE of the factors some economic experts have cited for the current dismal performance of the Kwacha against major international currencies is the seeming inconsistencies in economic policies. The government, therefore, would do well if...

AS the world becomes highly industrialised so have issues to do with environmental degradation become a worldwide problem. From industrial activities such as processing, production and manufacturing, our communities and environments continue to be exposed...

TODAY, I want to agree with sentiments of economist Chibamba Kanyama, who is also the current director general of Zambia National Broadcasting Corporation (ZNBC), who alluded to the fact that the culture of paying taxes...

GIVEN the stiff rivalry prevailing in our market, getting new business is such an exciting experience to insurers. A lot of work is required as competitors will not easily give up on a business opportunity....