Posted inMining
ASSOCIATION THREATENS TO EXPOSE MINES DEFYING LOCAL CONTENT LAW
Association of Mine Suppliers and Contractors in Zambia says it will begin exposing and taking legal action against mining companies that fail to comply with local content requirements under Statutory…
Posted inBusiness & Finance
FNB ZAMBIA SECURES US$20 MILLION FUNDING BOOST FOR MSMES, WOMEN-OWNED FIRMS
First National Bank (FNB) Zambia has signed a US$20 Million financing partnership, with British International Investment (BII), UK’s Development Finance Institution and impact investor. The US$20 million financing partnership aims…
Posted inImmigration
LUSAKA CLEAN-UP OPERATION LEADS TO ARREST OF 58 SUSPECTED PROHIBITED IMMIGRANTS
Zambia’s Department of Immigration has apprehended 58 suspected prohibited immigrants, including Burundians, Congolese and Rwandan nationals, during a clean-up operation conducted in several parts of Lusaka on Monday, March 9,…
Posted inTrade
ZAMBIA-JAPAN FORUM MARKS BIG STEP IN TRADE TIES
Minister of Commerce and Industry has described the Zambia–Japan Business Forum as a major milestone in advancing trade and investment relations between the two countries. The two nations have strengthened…
Posted inBusiness & Finance
GOVT URGES GREATER GENDER INCLUSIVITY IN CAPITAL MARKETS
Minister of Justice has called for increased gender inclusivity in Zambia’s capital markets, emphasizing that empowering women in the financial sector is both an economic and governance imperative. Princess Kasune…
Posted inEnergy
MIDDLE EAST CONFLICT POSES NO IMMEDIATE THREAT TO ZAMBIA’S FUEL SUPPLY-GOVT
Minister of Energy says Zambia’s fuel supply remains stable despite escalating geopolitical tensions in the Middle East that could potentially disrupt global petroleum supply chains. Speaking at a media briefing…
Posted inTax
ACTIONAID ZAMBIA CALLS FOR PROGRESSIVE TAX SYSTEM TO PROMOTE GENDER EQUALITY
ActionAid Zambia (AAZ) has called for a progressive tax system in the country to support gender equality and ensure sustainable financing for essential public services. Speaking during a tax awareness…
