Kwacha depreciation rate slows down
• There is a slow-down in depreciation compared to last month.• For the month of September the depreciation was 5 percent and in October the
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Kwacha continues posting positive gains
• The Kwacha performed very well last week. • Issuance of T-Bills and Bonds were the major key support to the already favorable environment for
Govt challenged to unveil implementation of maize export MoU
• MoU was signed on 2nd October, 2019 between Zambia and Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). • The MoU is key to promoting private sector
CTPD, SACBTA, ZACCI reject proposed Kazungula toll fees
• The proposed fees will hinder trade. • There is need to avoid application of exorbitant fees. • Kazungula Bridge is a good opportunity to
Interview: CTPD’s views on Youth Participation in National Development
In this interview, CTPD looks at, “Youth Participation in national development- Challenges and opportunities for enhancement.”
Stakeholders call for women participation in public life
• Zambia has continued to be one of the least compliant countries across the globe on promoting gender equality. • Women are still underrepresented in
Acquisition of shares in mines will worsen debt crisis
• Acquiring additional stake in selected mines will increase the country’s external debt. • Buying majority shares in mines goes against Economic Recovery Plan. •
Establish mineral asset valuation code – CTPD
• It will translate in estimating the true worth of Zambia’s deposits in any future transaction. • The trend of undervaluing and overpricing of mining
TFTA Ratification commended
• Commendable step towards increased regional integration in Africa. • TFTA brings together twenty-eight countries with a population of over 700 million people. • A
Provide road map to economic recovery, President Lungu urged
Centre for Trade Policy and Development (CTPD) says it expects President Edgar Lungu’s address to the nation this Friday to provide answers to economic and