MoneyFM 93.7 – Think Business

CHINESE CHAMBER REAFFIRMS COMMITMENT TO DECENT WORK, SAFETY IN ZAMBIA

Chinese Chamber of Commerce in Zambia has reaffirmed commitment to upholding decent work standards, promoting workplace safety, and contributing to a labour environment that is fair, respectful, and supportive of…

Cecilia Chiluba May 1, 2026

Uncategorized

ZAMBIA ELECTORAL REFORMS RAISE CONCERNS OVER TIMING, FAIRNESS AHEAD OF 2026 POLLS

By Cecilia Chiluba A pre-election assessment mission deployed to Zambia by the National Democratic Institute (NDI) has raised concerns over ongoing constitutional and electoral reforms, warning that late changes could…

Cecilia Chiluba May 1, 2026

Agriculture

POULTRY SECTOR REBOUNDS IN Q1 AS PRODUCTION CONDITIONS IMPROVE

Poultry Association of Zambia (PAZ) says the poultry sector has shown improved performance in the first quarter of 2026, driven by better electricity supply, lower feed costs, a stronger Kwacha…

Nelson Zulu April 29, 2026

Agriculture

MAIZE EXPORT LIFT MAY NOT BENEFIT SMALLHOLDERS WITHOUT TARGETED MEASURES-EXPERT

A Climate-Smart Agriculture Expert, has cautioned that the recent lifting of maize export restrictions may not benefit smallholder farmers if deliberate measures are not taken to ensure their full participation…

Nelson Zulu April 29, 2026

Mining

ZAMBIA ARMY COMMANDER ORDERS IMMEDIATE REMOVAL OF ILLEGAL GOLD MINERS FROM RUFUNSA

Zambia Army Commander has ordered for the immediate removal of all illegal gold miners including prohibited immigrants and fake license holders from Chief Shikabeta’s area in Rufunsa district. Addressing miners…

Nelson Zulu April 29, 2026

Economy

GOVT REVOKES STATUTORY INSTRUMENT BANNING NIGHT DRIVING TO ADVANCE 24-HOUR ECONOMY

Government has with immediate effect revoked the Statutory Instrument (SI) that banned night driving, in a decisive move aimed at facilitating the implementation of the 24-hour economy as recently approved…

Nelson Zulu April 22, 2026

Education

MORETA SUPPORTS RECRUITMENT OF 2, 000 TEACHERS, URGES MORE HIRING

Movement for the Restoration of Education and Teachers’ Affairs (MORETA) Zambia has backed the recruitment of 2,000 teachers, under the 2025 national budget. On Monday, Education Minister Douglas Syakalima announced…

Nelson Zulu April 22, 2026

Agriculture

FRA URGES FARMERS TO EXERCISE PRUDENCE IN CROP SALES

Food Reserve Agency (FRA) has urged farmers to exercise prudence when selling their harvested crops. In a statement, FRA Public Relations Coordinator, John Chipandwe stated that the Agency has noted…

Nelson Zulu April 22, 2026

Markets & Stocks

GOVT BACKS ONESQUAREK’S PLANNED LISTING ON LUSE

Government has hailed the intent by OneSquareK (OSK) Property Development Plc to list on the Lusaka Securities Exchange (LuSE) Alternative Market, describing it as a positive step for Zambia’s capital…

Nelson Zulu April 21, 2026

Markets & Stocks

ZAMBIA REQUIRES 4.6 MILLION HOUSING UNITS AMID 1.5 MILLION DEFICIT

Government says Zambia requires approximately 4.6 million housing units to adequately accommodate its growing population, as the country continues to face an estimated housing deficit of 1.5 million units. Permanent…

Nelson Zulu April 21, 2026