Zambia National Farmers Union (ZNFU) President Dr. Evelyn Nguleka has said the media is “duty-bound to” play a critical role of marketing the country a bid to secure reliable and long term investors.
By Alfred Tembo – Many migrants who bring their art, their culture and their values to Zambia reflects on the indomitable human spirit to make a change wherever they set to be their next home. We share with you courageous steps taken by one arts promoter, Canidce Rogoff to follow her passion in art industry. Visual arts promoter Candice Rogoff probably tried her hand at many things and businesses before, – but arts industry is her industry of choice now. And one of her stated aim of starting a business in arts industry is to court her passion industry which... Continue Reading
By Nawa Mutumweno – Zambia’s economy in 2014 remained strong with preliminary real GDP growth of 6 percent; making the country the seventh and tenth fastest growing economy in sub-Saharan Africa and the world, respectively, Minister of Finance, Alexander Chikwanda has revealed. In a State of the Zambian Economy statement issued to the media in Lusaka on January 5, 2015, the minister said this is ‘’consistent with our ongoing vision of becoming a middle income prosperous nation by 2030.’’ This positive performance was driven by agriculture, manufacturing, construction, energy, transport, communication and the financial sectors. ‘’Preliminary data shows that mining... Continue Reading
UNITED Kingdom high profile billionaire, Richard Branson to deliver a keynote speech at the inaugural Zambia Investment Conference billed for Lusaka from 4th to 5th of December this year. The famous high tycoon and founder of Virgin Group will make his historic appearance at the prestigious two day event organised by Pangea Securities, as a crucial presenter. The international round table gathering which has since received an overwhelming response from the business community from across the region and beyond is expected to unlock the country’s investment doors to the international community, an official from Pangea Holdings told the businessmail. According the KRP Consultancy the high... Continue Reading
Berlin based Amatheon Agri Group, tipped on acquiring More Beef Limited, Zambia’s second largest operator of butchery shops. According to a statement availed to businessmail, Carl Heinrich Bruhn, founder and CEO of the Amatheon Agri Holding N. V, announced the acquisition saying that it was inspired by great potential for expansion in Zambia. “We are very excited about acquiring a second building block in our strategy to become a leading player in Zambian meat products. “We see great potential for growth of More Beef, as we will safeguard its brand, unique positioning and operational competence, but also create the opportunity for... Continue Reading