Fruit Farmers ask Government for incentives
• Government must ensure that Fruit and Vegetable farmers benefit from empowerment programmes.• Growing fruits on a large scale is very expensive.• New growers must
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Zambia is a notable destination of choice for FDIs – ZACCI
• There are a lot of opportunities that investors coming to Zambia could explore.• Stable political environment is a recipe for flourishing businesses.• Businesses must
Mealie meal prices likely to remain stable – MAZ
• prices are likely to remain stable if economic factors such as fuel, maize, and electricity remain favorable• mealie meal prices have been stable in
ZCSD nods increase in VAT refunds to K16.2 billion
• This will increase tax remittances by Companies.• The VAT refunds will also encourage those in the informal sector to formalize their businesses.• This adjustment
Timber traders will be disadvantaged if ZAFFICO revises prices upwards – TPAZ
• It is not possible for ZAFFICO to reduce the prices because the institution needs money to survive.• ZAFFICO is experiencing volume gap, it last
Ndola Chamber expects revised MSME Policy to re-classify MSMEs
• Entrepreneurs are largely represented amongst MSMEs.• Revised MSME Policy is highly anticipated.• The Policy should promote M-SME growth and development by introducing higher turnover
CCPC cautions consumers on Black Friday promotions
• The sale will take place on 25th November, 2022.• Some businesses may use fake or misleading sales promotions to create an illusion of a
Pension uptake in Zambia remains low – PIA
• Pension uptake in the country remains very low.• The sector currently contributes around 5 percent to GDP.• Service providers must play a critical role
Zambian Kwacha depreciated by at least 2% in October – Economist
• The Kwacha depreciated by at least 2% from the average of K15.08.• This could be attributed to a number of factors but notably among
Siavonga Town Council seizes assorted defective goods worth K5, 000
• The seized items had defects.• They did not meet the mandatory product information standards.• The Local authority also issued 12 closure notices to premises