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Timely farm loans crucial for food security – Phiri

A prominent rural development organization has sounded the alarm over delays in agricultural financing, warning that late disbursement of loans is threatening Zambia’s food...

Do not rush maize deal – Expert

Agricultural Expert Oliver Bulaya has called on the government to carefully deliberate and consult with relevant authorities to ensure sound decision-making regarding the proposed...

Zambia denies maize export agreement

Ministry of Agriculture has dismissed reports that Zambia has signed a maize export agreement with the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), stating that discussions...

EAZ launches Zambian economy handbook

The Economics Association of Zambia, in collaboration with the editorial board of the Oxford Handbook, has launched the Handbook of the Zambian Economy. EAZ president...

Decentralisation policy to ensure CDF transparency – LCC

The Lusaka City Council (LCC) is confident that the decentralization policy reinforced by the new dawn administration will ensure transparency and accountability in the...

Fourth Mobile Operator enters Zambian market

Zambia's fourth mobile phone operator Zed Mobile has began providing it's services on the 098 platform. Zed Mobile Managing Director Chisanga Kaziya said the...

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Trials begin for drought -resistant crops

To address the prolonged drought crisis in the Country which is pervasive in the Southern region, National Institute for Scientific and Industrial Research (NISIR)...

UNZA clinic thin on essential medicines,appeals to ZAMMSA

The University of Zambia (UNZA) clinic has appealed to Zambia Medicines & Medical Supplies Agency (ZAMMSA) to increase the supply of medicine to...

Debt restructuring to stabilize economy – HH

President Hakainde Hichilema says the restructured debt deal with Eurobond holders of over $ 3.5 billion, equivalent to over K80 billion will...

Mopani deal to boost economic growth – Hamududu

Party for National Unity and Progress (PNUP)president Highvie Hamududu says unlocking Mopani Copper Mine(MCM) will boost the economic growth and enhance welfare of...

World Bank endorses $125m grant for Zambia

World Bank Executive Board of Directors has approved a US$125 million International Development Association (IDA) Grant to help Zambia restore macroeconomic stability and make...

Zambia’s 2024 budget receives praise from financial experts 

Financial Experts have applauded the New Dawn administration for making adjustments to the National budget which aims at providing economic growth. Speaking in an interview...

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Borrowing rates to increase – Experts

Economic experts have projected an increase in borrowing rates as a result of a move by Bank of Zambia to increase the monetary policy...