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.
Singapore Firm Buys Shares in Maamba
04/01/10 - MonMinistry of Finance and National Planning Minister, Dr. Situmbeko Musokotwane says the sale of 65% Shares of Maamba Collieries to Nava Bharat Limited of Singapore, is the beginning of a process to revamp the operations of the mine and ensure its viability.
Sale of Zamtel to Facelift its Value
28/10/09 - WedFinance and National Planning Minister, Dr. Situmbeko Musokotwane has said the sale of Zambia Telecommunications Company (Zamtel) was being done in the interest of the public, as the company has great economic value, which was being inhibited by financial challenges.
8 Companies Qualify To Participate in Zamtel Sale
22/10/09 - ThuEight international companies and consortia have successfully prequalified to participate in the privatisation of Zambia Telecommunications Limited (Zamtel).
The eight were among the 30 bidders who applied to prequalify in the partial sale of the telecommunications company after the Zambia Development Agency (ZDA) officially announced its privatisation in September this year.
ZDA Announces Sale of Zamtel
15/09/09 - TueZambia Development Agency (ZDA) is inviting prospective bidders to submit applications for pre-qualification to participate in the proposed partial privatisation of Zambia Telecommunication Company Limited (Zamtel).
Njanji Commuter Services set for Concession
18/08/09 - TueZambia Development Agency (ZDA) is inviting qualified operators to undertake the concession of the Njanji Commuter Service (NCS) assets, mainly the railway line covering a distance of 13.5 kilometers. The Concession is for a period of 15 years renewable based on performance, and the concessionaire will be expected to manage the infrastructure and rail operations.
Investment
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Exports
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- Find foreign buyers
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Highlight
LAP Green Networks of Libya has bought 75 percent shares in Zambia Telecommunications Company (ZAMTEL) at US$257 million after being chosen as the preferred buyer against Angola's UNITEL.