An Enterprise Map of Zambia
An important new free book - 'An enterprise map of Zambia' by IGC's John Sutton. The book provides a detailed account of Zambia's current industrial capabilities. From mining-related industries through...
View ArticleA new national carrier?
GRZ is allegedly in talks with three airlines about taking an equity stake in a new national carrier Air Zambia Ltd. and expects it to make its debut flight by the end of the year.Transport PS Muyenga...
View ArticleAnother day, another party
Two recent parties actually. First up is the Catholic priest Frank Bwalya who recently announced he is forming a new party. Frank Bwalya says President Michael Sata has lost it and that time has come...
View ArticleInvesting in Policing
Government has partnered with the United States to set up the first forensic laboratory in Zambia. The overall value of the five-year Public-Private Partnership (PPP) is estimated at US$10m. The lab...
View ArticleMinerals Development Commission
Government has created the Minerals Development Commission (MDC) that will independently verify production figures submitted by mining companies (and presumably chase up those who never submit). It...
View ArticleToyota Zambia's Calculated Folly
Government has rejected calls by Toyota Zambia to limit the age of second hand vehicles entering the country because it may "disadvantage the majority of Zambians who cannot afford to buy brand new...
View ArticleSearch for Better Prosecution
Government has now operationalised the Directorate of Public Prosecutions (DPP) into a National Prosecution Authority (NPA). All criminal prosecution functions would now be vested in the NPA as set out...
View ArticleWe Must Do Better (Guest Post)
By Mutota N. MulumpaAllow me to quote an excerpt from Amanda Nelson's article on the 'Effects of European Colonialism in Africa' :“Racism, poverty, and ethnic violence are the most prominent impact...
View ArticleAid Watch (Saudi Arabia)
Finance Alexander Chikwanda recently announced that the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia has pledged to provide assistance to the Zambian government in the health and agricultural sectors. Around US$15 million...
View ArticleRemoval of Fuel Subsdies (Guest Post)
By Gabriel PollenIn discussing the question of fuel subsidies, we first need to explicitly define what a subsidy is. A subsidy is an amount paid by government to keep prices below free market. The...
View ArticleImplications of China’s New Path for Zambia
Martin Feldstein has some interesting reflections on China’s new strategic directionunder leadership of President Xi Jinping , Premier Li Keqiang and Finance Minister Liu. He observers that recent...
View ArticleLearning from Chinese entrepreneurs in Africa
A fascinating piece from Mothusi Turner (Think Africa Press) on how the Chinese (from China’s Fujian province) succeeded in Lesotho may hold for our own entrepreneurs:Rather than being in some way tied...
View ArticleAid Watch (European Union)
The European Union (EU) recently signed a €44 million agreement with the Zambian Government to support mother and child health issues, as part of the Millennium Development Goals (MDGs) push. The...
View ArticleMinority Shareholders on ZCCM-IH Mismanagement
ZCCM-IH miniority shareholders have made available this open letter to Vice President Guy Scott which raises concerns about "bad governance and ineffective management of the ZCCM-IH". The Open Letter...
View ArticleMining Watch (KCM, FQM and Berkeley)
Three important recent stories on the mining from for KCM, Berkeley and FQM:Vedanta Resources Plc’s Zambian unit plans to cut 24 percent of its workforce after costs rose and the copper price dropped....
View ArticleEnergy Watch (Western Province)
Western Power Company (WPC) plans to set up a hydropower plant at Ngonye Falls (Sioma, Western Province) which is expected to generate up to 80 megawatts of power. The project will be partly funded by...
View ArticleUnfinished Business
Zambia Agricultural Commodities Exchange (ZAMACE) Limited recently urged GRZ to implement the Agricultural Credits Act, 2010 to enable rapid development of the commodity exchange. The 2010 Act...
View Article7 Things Government Has Done Well
Bad news always gets more hearing than good news. Which means we must work extra hard to hear and absorb good news. To ensure a balance in assessment, and recognising that often affirmation is more...
View ArticleLessons from Borno
"The most important thing in Nigeria is about the last election and the next election, the only thing that is agitating our minds is how we can perpetuate ourselves in power. How much we can steal, how...
View ArticleRaising the Retirement Age in Zambia
By Chola Mukanga The question of what the minimum statutory retirement age should be has sparked debate in recent weeks. This follows the announcement by the President that new government will seek to...
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