Policy & Regulation – MoneyFM 93.7

President Hichilema Assents to Bill 7, Calls for Unity, Civil Democratic Engagement

President Hakainde Hichilema has assented to Constitution Amendment Bill No. 7 (Bill 7) of 2025, describing the moment as a historic milestone that belongs to all Zambians, regardless of political,…

Nelson Zulu December 19, 2025

Business & Finance News Policy & Regulation

ZACA URGES STRONGER REGULATION OF ONLINE MONEY LENDERS EXPLOITING CONSUMERS

Zambia Consumer Association (ZACA) has renewed calls for regulatory institutions, including the Bank of Zambia (BoZ), to urgently regulate, monitor, and, where necessary, de-register online money lenders accused of exploiting…

Cecilia Chiluba October 20, 2025

Business & Finance News Policy & Regulation

Tax Reform Key to Unlocking Growth, Say Breweries

Zambia’s Breweries sector has called for a reduction in excise taxes on beer, to unlock significant economic growth, support small-scale farmers and boost government revenues. In July 2025, Government increased…

Cecilia Chiluba September 13, 2025

Business & Finance News Policy & Regulation

BRRA Champions ‘One-Stop Shop’ Licensing for Accommodation Sector

Business Regulatory Review Agency (BRRA) says it has commenced formal engagements with the Ministry of Tourism and Zambia Tourism Agency (ZTA) on the need to adopt a single licensing system…

Cecilia Chiluba September 4, 2025

Health Policy & Regulation

ECONOMIST CALLS FOR RESOURCE RE-ALIGNMENTS AMID US$50 MILLION HEALTH SECTOR AID CUT

By Cecilia Chiluba An Economist says the $50 million cut by the US government calls for resource re-alignments because the move will destabilize Zambia's healthcare management system. Yesterday, the United…

Cecilia Chiluba May 9, 2025

Crime Policy & Regulation

ZAMBIA, MOZAMBIQUE RETRIEVE TWO TRAFFICKED INDIVIDUALS

By Amos Sikaonga Zambia and Mozambique`s Defense and Security agencies have retrieved two individuals who had been trafficked between the two countries. The two individuals include a seven months old…

Cecilia Chiluba May 7, 2025

Mining Policy & Regulation Tax

MINING SECTOR REQUIRES HOLISTIC REFORMS TO BALANCE INVESTOR APPEAL WITH NATIONAL BENEFIT-RESEARCHER

By Cecilia Chiluba A Researcher says Zambia’s mining sector requires holistic reforms to balance investor appeal with national benefit. Chaaku Collins Nyambozhi told Money News that key steps that need…

Cecilia Chiluba May 7, 2025

Business & Finance Economy Policy & Regulation

ZAMBIA, ZIMBABWE CALL FOR ENHANCED COLLABORATION TO ENHANCE PRODUCT SAFETY

By Cecilia Chiluba Zambia Compulsory Standards Agency (ZCSA) and Zimbabwe’s Department of Quality Assurance and Trade Measures have called for enhanced collaboration with each other to support trade between the…

Cecilia Chiluba May 7, 2025

News Policy & Regulation

ZAMBIA’S PROGRESS TOWARDS TOBACCO HARM REDUCTION STILL FACES OBSTACLES- THR

By Cecilia Chiluba Tobacco Harm Reduction (THR) Zambia has cautioned that Zambia’s progress towards tobacco harm reduction still faces obstacles due to low public awareness and inconsistent access to alternatives.…

Cecilia Chiluba May 7, 2025

Economy Policy & Regulation Tax

REVENUE LEAKAGE, NARROW TAX BASES HAVE HINDERED DEVELOPMENT-ZRA

By Cecilia Chiluba Zambia Revenue Authority (ZRA) says revenue leakage and narrow tax bases have hindered development despite abundant mineral resources. Authority Commissioner General Dingani Banda said it is in…

Cecilia Chiluba May 5, 2025