By JUDITH NAMUTOWE – THE Bank of Zambia (BoZ) is optimistic that the country’s Gross Domestic Product (GDP) growth rate target of 6.5 per cent for this year will be achieved. BoZ Governor Michael Gondwe said...

By JAMES KUNDA – THE first Zambia International Energy Conference (ZIEC) will be held in Lusaka from 25to 27 November 2014 under the theme “Power and Energy: Unlocking Zambia’s Investment Potential at 50”. The Conference...

  BY JAMES KUNDA? – GOVERNMENT desires to establish an efficient and transparent trading system for gemstones following continued successful auctions of emeralds in Zambia. Mines, Energy and Water Development Minister Christopher Yaluma said Zambia...

REVELATIONS by the Kabwe Municipal Council that most meat being consumed in the district does not meet the hygienic standards makes sad news. Talking Shop is particularly disturbed that these products do not undergo the...

By JAMES KUNDA? – GOVERNMENT has directed the Energy Regulation Board (ERB) to reduce fuel prices in the country following oil prices reducing on the international market. Mines Energy and Water Development Permanent Secretary Charity...

By JAMES KUNDA? – THE Public Service Micro-Finance-Company (PSMFC) has disbursed loans totaling K101.9 million at five per cent interest rate to 5,048 public service workers spread in 83 districts, 44 ministries and other spending agencies...

By KENNEDY MUPESENI? – AN ENERGY expert has said Government should establish a low interest-rates biofuel fund to be accessed by Zambians for various operations in biofuel value chains. Biofuel Association of Zambia (BAZ) chairperson...

By JUDITH NAMUTOWE? – ZAMBIAN tour operators have scooped 10 awards in the recently held 2015 Safari competition held in London. The Zambian tour operators scooped the awards in the categories of best safari experience...

By KENNEDY MUPESENI – THE non-Genetically Modified Organism (GMO) policy will make Zambia a major supplier of maize in the region, agricultural research findings have indicated. The Regional Network of Agricultural Policy and Research Institute...

By JAMES KUNDA – A DELEGATION of businesses from the United Kingdom (UK) led by UK Trade and Investment (UKTI) is in Zambia for a two-day visit to identify business opportunities and partners. British High...