Monetary policy rate to stabilize commodity prices
AN ECONOMIST in Luapula Province has expressed confidence that the prices of goods and services will stabilize following the increase in the Monetary Policy Rate (MPR) by the Bank of Zambia…
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EAZ calls for a broader approach to stabilise the economy
THE Economics Association of Zambia (EAZ) has advocated for a broader approach that includes open market operations (OMO) and other liquidity management tools to stabilise the economy without heavily burdening…
Africa launches critical minerals group
By BUUMBA CHIMBULU GLOBAL leaders in the critical minerals industry have launched the Critical Minerals Africa Group (CMAG) to foster deeper relationships between Africa and global markets and empower companies…
Insurers gather to toughen industry response to growing digital threats
By BUUMBA CHIMBULU INSURERS have gathered at the 2024 annual insurance conference to deliberate on, among others, how to combat fraud in the sector arising from false claims, with Government…
NATSAVE, Airtel Money sign overdraft service
By GRACE CHAILE IN a transformative collaboration, the National Savings Bank (NATSAVE) and Airtel Mobile Commerce Ltd (Airtel Money) have introduced the FIKILIZA overdraft service, enabling Airtel money users to…
ECZ, its officials in contempt – PF
By GIDEON NYENDWA THE Electoral Commission of Zambia (ECZ), its chairperson Mwangala Zaloumis and her Commissioners are in contempt of court for announcing the date for a parliamentary by-election in…
Inonge Wina decries toxic political environment
By BUUMBA CHIMBULU FORMER Vice President, Inonge Wina has raised concern at the country’s toxic political environment, saying the politics being practiced are diverse but lacking unity and peace. Reminding…
HH scorecard impressive, unparalleled – State House
By BARNABAS ZULU STATE House Chief Communications Specialist, Clayson Hamasaka has rebuked critics of President Hakainde Hichilema’s administration, claiming that Zambia has seen an unparalleled influx of investment in the…
Money bouquets warrant 10-year jail – BoZ
By BUUMBA CHIMBULU THE Bank of Zambia (BoZ) has warned of a possible 10-year imprisonment, once convicted, for people using money to make a bouquet, as this is treated as…
ECL will be on the ballot, vows Lubinda
By GIDEON NYENDWA GIVEN Lubinda has confidently insisted that former President Edgar Lungu will be on the ballot and contest the 2026 general election to challenge President Hakainde Hichilema, whose…
