Zambia, China Sign Five Agreements
02/03/10 - TueZambia and China have signed five co-operation agreements in Beijing, which included one relating to partnership in the development of multi-facility economic zones (MFEZs) in Zambia.
Government Supports Strategies Promoting Resource Utilisation
02/03/10 - TueFinance and National Planning Minister, Dr. Situmbeko Musokotwane has said value addition to Zambia’s resources is essential to cushion the domestic economy’s vulnerability to external shocks such as asymmetrical commodity prices, exchange rates and global trade volumes.
November, December Registers 9.4% Export Earnings Rise
09/02/10 - TueZambia has recorded a 9.4 percent increase in the total value of exports between November and December last year, Central Statistical Office (CSO) Director, Mrs. Efreda Chulu has said.
Mrs. Chulu said metal products recorded a higher value in revenue growth of 9.4 percent in nominal terms in the last two months of 2009.
Zambia Resists Global Crunch
09/02/10 - TueZambia has resisted the global economic crisis with a pick-up in growth, the latest Standard Chartered Bank Global Focus on the outlook for Zambia entitled “An Uneasy Transition” has indicated.
Asian Investment in Zambia Rises above US$6 Billion
05/02/10 - FriAsia investment in Zambia has significantly increased over the last decade, with China accounting for US$6.1 billion, Zambia Development Agency Director for Export Promotion and Market Development, Glyne Michelo has said.
Japanese Company to Set-up an Automobile Plant in Lusaka
27/01/10 - WedA Japanese firm, Hitachi Construction Machinery Company Ltd has said it will establish an automobile plant in Lusaka worth US$10 million in the second half of this year.
Four Bidders Still In Zamtel Race
13/01/10 - WedAll the four companies and consortia that submitted first round bids on 23rd December 2009, for up to 75% stake in Zamtel, have successfully gone to the second round of bidding.
Lusaka South MFEZ Roadwork To Begin
05/01/10 - TueChina Jiangxi in a joint venture with BICON Zambia Limited has been awarded a contract to design and construct the 2.4 km Chifwema Road and 50 km internal road network in the Lusaka South Multi-Facility Economic Zone (MFEZ).
Indian VP Visits Zambia
05/01/10 - TueIndian Vice President Mohammad Hamid Ansari accompanied by a confederation of Indian Industry business delegation is expected to arrive in Zambia today for a three-day state visit as part of his three-nation tour of Zambia, Malawi and Botswana.
Zamtel Privatisation - 4th BID Accepted
04/01/10 - MonThe ZDA Board has accepted a fourth bid from Altimo of Russia to pre-qualify to participate in the Zamtel privatisation process.
Announcing the development in Lusaka, Acting Director General, Mr. Muhabi Lungu said the first three bids were received from Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited (BSNL) of India, LAP Green Networks of Libya and UNITEL of Angola on the 23rd of December, 2009.
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Highlight
The Zambia Development Agency has announced the four successful companies and consortia that have been shorlisted for the next round of bidding for up to 75% stake in Zamtel. More on the Zamtel Page.....