The “Solwezi effect”
In this article which focuses on economic development in mining towns, we look at Solwezi, home to one of Zambia’s biggest copper mines.
Solwezi is in North-Western...
Zambia fares poorly in governance rankings, says international report
Zambia is one of many mining countries that does not score well on governance. This compromises new mining investment, hampers efficient collection of taxes...
Kasanga gives cautious thumbs-up to Zambia’s new economic direction
"You've lost your hair," says John Kasanga, respected Lusaka businessman and economic consultant.
"And you've put on weight," I retort.
We greet each other warmly. It's...
Employment up in mining industry for 2016 – but why?
Despite thousands of retrenchments in late 2015, employment in the Zambian mining industry actually increased slightly in 2016, absorbing and making good on the...
ZESCO in the spotlight as reform looms
With load-shedding still a reality for Zambians, and national electricity consumption continuing to rise, it has never been more urgent to reform the country’s...
Harvesting fish for profit
Bream is one of Zambia’s most sought-after fish, and is served in top restaurants and hotels. So a bream fish-farm is likely to be...
