THE law practice is indisputably one of the oldest professions in the world. Being among the oldest professions signifies that high values and ethical standards are key to the practice. To ensure that the set...

TODAY we continue looking at the introduction of tax online by the Zambia Revenue Authority (ZRA) and specifically look at the running effect this system has brought on Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) in the...

By KENNEDY MUPESENI- A VIBRANT capital market is a catalyst for enterprise development in any country as it offers opportunities for the local and foreign investors to own shares in companies. It is now 20...

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...

OUR dear Kwacha has received a lot of bashing in the last few months and this week posted its record-low exchange rate against the United States dollar. On Monday it hit a record-low of K6.10...

By JAMES KUNDA- STANBIC Bank Zambia has said the current depreciation of the Kwacha could trigger an increase in lending interest rates, which will in turn slow down the growth of the domestic economy. And...

By JUDITH NAMUTOWE- THE current depreciation of the Kwacha can only be addressed by increasing productivity, cutting down on the excessive dependence on imports and increasing the country’s non-traditional exports (NTEs). According to Economics Association...

By KENNEDY MUPESENI- The African Renewable Energy Fund (AREF) has committed US $100 million capital to support small-to medium-scale independent power producers  (IPP)s in the Sub-Sahara Africa. The move is a major boost for Sub-Sharan...

By JUDITH NAMUTOWE- KAWAMBWA District Commissioner Ivo Mpasa has urged local  and foreign  investors to consider setting up milling plants in the district. Mr Mpasa said in an interview from Kawambwa that there was need...

By JAMES KUNDA- The Jesuit Centre for Theological Reflection (JCTR) has said the gradual depreciation of the Kwacha against other major convertible currencies such as the United States Dollar, should be addressed from a comprehensive...