Zambia's online journalism is broken
I agree with recent government statements that the level of online journalism in the country is very poor. In most cases there's no analysis and it is simply full of insults. I also agree with what...
View ArticleDeath of MMD?
A convention is the only way to end the wrangles. If he (Dr Mumba) doesn't want, then it is better to voluntarily de-register the MMD. The party stands a better chance of bouncing back but it cannot...
View ArticleZambia Debt Watch (GRZ Statement)
Government last week issued the press release below on the current levels of public debt. GRZ is not known for this level of information flow, so the update represents a right step in keeping people...
View ArticleZambia's Homegrown Risks
The IMF has released its latest economic forecast for Africa [April 2014]. And it carries dire warnings for Zambia. Here is how the Financial Times reports on the same:Sub-Saharan African countries...
View ArticleZambia's Violent Political Culture
Editor's note: This is a guest post by Henry Kyambalesa, a resident contributor to Zambian Economist. He is a Zambian academic currently residing in Colorado, USA. The articles argues that violence has...
View ArticlePolicy Blunders (PSMFC loans)
The Public Service Microfinance Company (PSMFC) has announced that it has so far disbursed K70 Million to 4, 000 Civil Servants spread across 74 districts around all provinces. The Government funded...
View ArticlePolitics of Subsidies
"The government has no choice but to bring back subsidies on production. It has to bring back subsidies on fertilizer, subsidies on fuel. Look at the agriculture sector, it is in a mess because most of...
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Killing the Kwacha
Two graphs the tell the story of how the Kwacha has performed since PF came to power. I thought rather than write long piece these graphs would be self explanatory.(click graph for clarity)The chart...
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When Mining Companies Prevail
Sometimes I weep when I read what is written in our newspapers and the lack of critical thinking in Zambia. Sometime back the Chamber of Mines got together with the Government and released an...
View ArticleGondwe's Ineptitude
The Kwacha is hovering around K6.5 per $1 and K11 per £1. Well above the levels it reached before SI55 and SI33 were abolished. What everyone is asking is : what will be abolished now? Earlier this...
View ArticleAgriculture Developments (Maize, Coffee, Bonds)
Agriculture Minister Wilbur Simuusa recently announced that Zambia has recorded another maize bumber harvest for the 2013/2014. The projected supply of maize now stands at a record 3.4m metric tonnes....
View ArticleChaos at ZAWA, 2nd Edition
The story of ZAWA is a shocking one. In 2012 Tourism Minister Sylvia Masebo fired the ZAWA management for alleged corrupt practices in awarding Safari hunting concessions. Ms Masebo claimed said ZAWA...
View ArticleZambia is Mocked by Vedanta
An interesting video has cast light on the ongoing argument about whether or not Vedanta Resources of the UK, the owner of Konkola Copper Mines, is externalising profits from Zambia. The video...
View ArticleEnergy Developments (Kariba, Oil, Indeni)
The EU says Kariba Dam is a disaster waiting to happen. It estimates that around $100m is needed to repair the dam. The 128m tall dam was built in 1955 under the British colonial Federation of Northern...
View ArticleLocal Govt Developments (Tujilijili, Vendors, CDF)
Chipata Municipal Council has conceded defeat in its effort to control the sale of the infamous alcoholic sachets popularly known as Tujilijili. Despite being banned Tujilijili continues to pour in...
View ArticlePresident Sata vs Daily Nation
President Sata this week made a much publicised court appearance in the case he has brought against Richard Sakala and the Daily Nation. This is the first time a sitting president has testified in a...
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Saving the Kwacha : How should PF respond?
There are some readers who appeared to be in disbelief that the Kwacha is at K6.9 per $1. The rapid fall of the Kwacha is clearly shown in the chart below (click for clarity). The rapid fall of the...
View ArticleNews from Malawi!
News Flash:Former Ivorian President Laurent Gbagbo has disclosed Joyce Banda is his long lost sister. Confirming the development, Hosni Mubarak, their paternal uncle said the whole family had been...
View ArticleKilling the Kwacha : another record fall
We always like to share reports from other news sources so that you have multiple angles on the issues affecting Zambia. We aim to encourage debate and action not indoctrinate our views. See below on...
View ArticleOn the falling Kwacha
Editor's note : the article below is from a statement released last week by Hakainde Hichilema (UPND) on the ongoing depreciation and volatility of the Zambian Kwacha,. It appears to support the...
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