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Stanbic Bank has projected a stronger and more stable economy at the backdrop of the central bank has putting in place various monetary measures to prop up the economy. Victor Chileshe Stanbic Bank’s Head of Global Markets says the current economic trajectory shows that the country is effectively dealing with …

Government says investment of $1.2bn over five years needed Tanzania-Zambia Railway (Tazara) needs US$200 million for upgrade, as authorities seek to resuscitate the line to serve both the copper industry and passenger train. Bruno Ching’andu, Tazara’s new Managing Director said the money will be used for new rolling stock and …

The International Council on Mining and Metals (ICMM) says Zambia’s scores low on governance which negatively affects the country’s mining. The Council’s 2016 report on ‘The Role of Mining in National Economies’ released recently said poor governance compromises new mining investments, hampers efficient collection of taxes and reduces the overall …

Global pump manufacturer, KSB Pumps and Valves, has established an independent operation in Zambia to ensure that its rapidly expanding customer base has full access to the company’s world-class sales and support services. Having previously been represented by a network of agencies and dealers throughout the country, the growing number …

Investors in the mineral exploration sector want exemption from property tax. The Association of Zambian Mineral Exploration Companies (AZMEC) says paying property transfer tax levied at 10 percent from exploration stage of mining dents profit. Geoffrey Mulenga AZMEC President speaking during the 10th AZMEC Explorers Forum  held under the banner: ‘Exploration …