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08/12/2025

The Zambia Association of Manufacturers (ZAM) has elected a new board at its 39th Annual General Meeting.

The newly elected board is headed by its new president Umar Mohammed from Pharmanova Zambia Limited who replaces Ashu Sagar.

His vice president are Ruben Selvapandian (Strongpak Limited (North)) and Eugene Katuta Chungu from Zambia Sugar Plc (South).

Others are
Tawanda Hojane - Zambian Breweries Plc
Ms. Ruth Chande Ironside - Mupapa Wood Limited
Mr. Naveen M. K Varghese - Afripak Limited
Mr. Narendra Bhati - Supreme Pipes and Polymers Ltd

24/11/2025

Zambia projects to double Revenue intake - shudders at the 49% compliance rate

By Geofrey Kapembwa

Lusaka (Zambia Informer) ------Zambia projects to more than double local revenue mobilisation to K249 billion in the next three years under the 2026–2028 Medium Term Expenditure Framework from the projected K184 billion this year as it reels from external budget support spurred by a supportive fiscal landscape and strategic reforms.

Noting the current low tax payer response, averaging 49 percent, the revenue agency seeks to undertake rigorous reforms to induce ‘moral suasion’ and bolster domestic revenue mobilisation to ensure resilience in growing the economy projected to grow at 15.4 percent per annum by the close of 2028.

ZRA board chairperson, Caleb Fundanga states that the agency projects to raise local revenue collection this year to K160 billion, compared to K59 billion recorded five years ago, accounting for 21.3 percent supported by the country’ fiscal landscape.

The revenue intake is expected to more than double to K239.8 billion by 2028 from a projected K185.4 billion focused this year, and account for 73.1% of the Government budget, roughly 20 percent of the Gross Domestic Product.

Dr. Fundanga cites and attributes the low compliance of tax payment from customers recorded various uptake of revenue generation, estimated at 49 percent to return filing and 74 percent for on time payment to behavioural, structural, and operational challenges that need to be redressed through reforms expected to increase integrity, expanding the tax base, and improving voluntary compliance.

The rollout of the corporate performance management system (CPMS), a digital platform aimed at improving performance monitoring and enabling real-time analytics, will boost decision-making. this transition will shift us from reactive assessments to proactive management.

There are plans to implementation of smart invoice, modernise customs, trade facilitation, system integration,

21/11/2025

21/11/2025

Dangers of Belly Fat

by Lilian Elidah

It was international men’s day yesterday 😃

High stress minimizes testosterone, the male hormones that helps most men function well ?

A pot belly ( belly fat) starts converting testosterone to estrogen? You know when men start getting man bo***es 😃. Kaili your estrogen is increasing.

Insulin resistance lowers the male hormonal functions

High BP reduces blood circulation which affects pe**le blood flow , hello erectile dysfunction!

Lack of a well rounded healthier diet, movements, rest , and lifestyle will affect s***m, stamina and overall wellness

Take home . As we age particularly when we reach our 30s, it’s like the body starts to “die” slowly. Some of the changes come with age but due to lifestyle, dietary habits , drinking habits and work schedules, lack of sleep , it’s sped up and most of these conditions start in men at an early age of 28 now.

The unfortunate part is that when most men hit their 30s, particularly 35-45 that’s when they want to over stress , overwork, not sleep enough, drink a lot of alcohol, not eat healthy enough and don’t move as much 😢. It’s a bad circle of wanting a better life that will cost you your life and deprive your loved ones of more time with you.

Life is hard but hearing that medical diagnosis and knowing that it can be reversed or could have been reversed does something to you in a bad way and it’s just more expensive paying medical bills than eating healthier

19/11/2025

Shout out to my newest followers! Excited to have you onboard! Faith Sitali, Susan Manda Zulu

17/11/2025

More Tourists Coming to Zambia

Zambia Records Historic 2.2 Million International Tourist Arrivals in 2024, Eyes Further Growth in 2025

By John Chola

Lusaka, September, 2025 - ZAMBIA’s tourism sector has reached a historic milestone, surpassing 2.2 million international tourist arrivals in 2024, marking a 35.3 percent increase from the previous year.

The sector also delivered strong economic returns, with K319.5 million in non-tax revenue, exceeding the projected K200.9 million by 59 percent

The announcement was made Thursday by the Minister of Tourism, Rodney Sikumba, during a press briefing in Lusaka, where he outlined the sector’s achievements and the government’s vision for 2025.

Sikumba reaffirmed the government’s commitment to positioning Zambia as a top global tourism destination, leveraging its rich wildlife, breathtaking landscapes, and vibrant cultural heritage.

Tourism Growth and Economic Impact

In 2024, Zambia recorded 2,199,820 international arrivals, reflecting growing global interest in the country’s tourism offerings.
Visits to national parks, museums, and heritage sites also increased by nine percent, reaching 530,110 visitors.

The Ministry attributed this success to aggressive marketing strategies, improved infrastructure, and the re-launch of the ‘Take Holiday Yamu Loko’ domestic tourism campaign, which attracted 51 tourism operators.

Additionally, Zambia’s tourism content amassed 1.5 billion digital global views, significantly enhancing the country’s international visibility.

Major Developments and Conservation Efforts

Sikumba highlighted several initiatives to ensure sustainable tourism growth, including:

Wildlife Protection:

Launched the National Community-Based Natural Resources Management (CBNRM) Policy (2023-2027).

Procured six motor vehicles for rapid response to human-wildlife conflicts.

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Zambia Tourism
Tourism in Zambia with paul
Zambia Climate Change Network
Kariba Bookings
Zambezi Junction Lodge & Serengeti Restaurant
The Royal Livingstone Victoria Falls Zambia Hotel by Anantara
Proflight Zambia
Royal Zambian Airlines
Royal Air Charters

17/11/2025

Zambia Association of Manufacturers feeding Zambians more sugar.

Changing Food Habits To Hurt Food Manufactures
Food Experts Challenging the way society consumes its foods and the type of foods of our menus.

Lusaka, October,2025 – DOCTORS and food researchers are now urging consumers to stop eating most refined foods laden with sugars and certain types of carbohydrates.

These are also calling on reduction in the number of meals taken in a day and are calling for intermittent fasting.

The experts are saying eating breakfast in the morning is not necessary and if taken the kinds of foods in our breakfast meal need to be replaced with vegies and proteins.

From eating three square meals a day and their contents, many eating habits as we know are bound to change.

These revelations are bound to reduce the demand for most food items on our breakfast and lunch menus, a matter that will reduce demand for most manufactured foods.

Magic of Fast and Drinking Water

One Zambian doctor, Teddy Andrew Mulenga advises his patients to consider intermittent fasting if “you are overweight, and if you have type 2 Diabetes” and continues “if you have issues with sugar, if you are aging too fast, poor skin quality, joint pains, hypertension.”

Ten Reasons:

This is Dr. Mulenga’s explanation on why one needs intermittent fasting:

1.Your body will produce more human growth hormone that will sort out your joint issues
2 Your insulin resistance will reduce controlling your diabetes
3.Less insulin resistance will drop your BP as fluid volume is reduced
4.Your hunger levels will drop
5.Your brain will work more efficiently, concentration and memory will improve
6.Skin quality will improve, you will age much slower
7.Your immunity will improve as your bone marrow will release more stem cells, which also heals your joints.
8.Increased human growth hormone will give you more muscle mass
9.Giving your stomach, gall bladder, pancreas a holiday
will improve your gut health, will reduce gases and bloating
10.You will lose weight!

Drink water!

Dr. Mulenga also advises patients to drink water.

He says when we say drink water it, is not out of fashion, but a scientific requirement.

“Your total water losses in 24 hrs through urine, sweat, breathing, stool amounts to 2.5 litres on average. We advise you take in up to 2 litres per day, the other 500 millilitres water balance you will get from your food. Fluid loses have to be replenished!
Some will let the body guide them, others will drink according to this formula, either way, drink that water!”

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Zambia Sugar
Mansa Sugar Limited
Trade Kings Group
Tadmor Zambia
Ministry of Commerce,Trade and Industry
Yoyo Fun Snacks
260 Brands
Mojo

17/11/2025

Bank of Zambia to Regulate Money Lenders, proposes new law.

Pawn Brokers and Money Lenders Bill is Coming, Money Lenders Act of 1938 Out.

By Kalata News

Lusaka, September,2025 - THE Zambian Government has announced that it will be reviewing and repealing the 1938 Money Lenders Act and replace it with the Pawn Brokers and Money Lenders Bill, 2025.

The new law is to strengthen the regulatory framework of the money lending sector and delegate the supervisory authority to the Bank of Zambia (BoZ).

The Money Lenders Act came into effect in 1938, setting a regulatory framework for persons engaged in the money lending business and places the oversight responsibility upon the Ministry of Finance and National Planning in conjunction with the Subordinate Courts of first and second class.

“Cabinet has realised that this law, which is over eighty-six (86) years, is outdated and non-responsive to emerging issues, especially with a rapid increase in the number of money lenders with some operating illegally,” said Minister of Information and Media Cornelius Mweetwa.

Mweetwa said the repealed law will strengthen the current legal framework for the sector, aligning with the best international practices in money lending and delegate the supervisory authority from the Ministry of Finance and National Planning, to the Bank of Zambia, as it has the capacity and systems in place to adequately supervise moneylenders.

Said the information minister, “The new law will also provide for, the licensing and management of moneylenders and pawn brokers; improved registration process by ensuring that the procedure, as outlined under the Act is followed; enhanced record keeping mechanism by ensuring the register of money lenders is updated promptly and is interlinked across the country; and the introduction of a complaints handling and resolution mechanism.”

Money lenders in Zambia have had a field day formulating their own terms and regulations for lending money. Many borrowers have had their lives torn apart as these modern shylocks have made slaves out of their customers.

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Ministry of Green Economy and Environment - Zambia

Ministry of Finance and National Planning, , Lusaka-Zambia
LoanNow.ZM
Quicken Loans
Emperor Palace Casino
Casino Marina Zambia

17/11/2025

Govt to Introduce Farm Block Bill

The Farm Block Bill
By Dickson Jere

The Zambian government has announced its intention to pass a new law in Parliament, which will establish an agency to spearhead the development of farming block across the country and in particular irrigation.

The “Farm Block Development Agency (FBAB)” Bill has been approved by Cabinet in principle and will target about ten (10) farming blocks in Zambia to facilitate enhanced access to agricultural mechanization.

“It is envisaged that establishing the Farm Block Development Agency for the irrigation programme, will ensure o efficient coordination of all the farm blocks, mechanization and irrigation projects in the country,” the statement by Cabinet reads.

The idea is to have a sustained project of irrigation of maize crops and therefore contribute to the targeted three (3) million metric tonnes of irrigated maize for food security and reducing dependency on rain-fed agriculture.

Government said the FBDA will target 696 centres across the country by the year 2031 and the agency will also coordinate the implementation of irrigation programmes on over 500,000 hectares of land into crop production centres.

This Bill is welcomed and should be supported by progressive voices. If I was in Parliament as MP, I would support this Bill but with additional pointers as follows;

1. While the establishment of the FBDA is welcome, there is need to also under that the slow progress in development of farm blocks has been the lack of basic infrastructure. This Agency should go beyond irrigation but also spearhead infrastructure development such as roads, sanitation and electricity supply to these areas. Most people who have been allocated land on these farming blocks cannot access them due to lack of roads.

2. The FBDA should also be tasked to source for support and finance to build facilities such as schools, hospitals and other social amenities near the farming blocks to support the settlers.

3. The FBDA must work with the financial institutions in Zambia and abroad to source for cheaper money to lend to farmers that will be settled in most of the farming blocks. The cost of borrowing for small scale farmers in Zambia is very expensive.

With the above points in mind, I support this initiative. It is long overdue and if well implemented, it can help stir farming activities in the various farming blocks. So, the irrigation aspect should not be the focus of the FBDA but rather be on the entire infrastructure development of the farms.

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Ministry of Information and Media - Zambia
Ministry of Agriculture, Zambia
Ministry of Lands and Natural Resources
Ministry of Local Government and Rural Development-Zambia

14/11/2025

Zambia’s CEC Half-Year Profit Jumps 42% on Strong Power Demand, Renewables Push

By John Chola
08/09/2025

Copperbelt Energy Corporation Plc (CEC), Zambia’s leading private power utility, posted a 42 percent rise in half-year profit as surging mining activity lifted demand, while investments in renewables and transmission reinforced its growth strategy.

For the six months ended June 30, 2025, CEC’s profit after tax climbed to US$61.5 million, up from US$43.2 million a year earlier.

Revenue surged 58 percent to US$360.0 million from US$227.8 million, boosted by local and regional power sales as well as wheeling services, the company said in a statement filed on the Lusaka Securities Exchange.

Earnings before interest, tax, depreciation and amortisation (EBITDA) rose 43 percent to US$101.2 million, underscoring what the company described as a “resilient and agile” performance in a challenging energy landscape.

A one-off US$10.4 million write-back of receivables linked to Konkola Copper Mines further supported bottom-line growth.

Total assets grew to US$936.6 million, up 27 percent from June 2024, while cash reserves stood at US$198.8 million, compared to US$139.1 million a year earlier.

No interim dividend was declared in line with CEC’s policy to review shareholder payouts in the second half of the year.

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Citizens Economic Empowerment Commission - CEEC
Mopani Copper Mines Plc
Copperbelt Energy Corporation Plc
Lubambe Copper Mine Ltd
World Bank Africa
Saro Agro Industrial Ltd - Kitwe

14/11/2025

Zambian Consumers Balance Optimism with Financial Caution Amid Economic Strains, TransUnion Finds

By John Chola

23/08/2025

A new study reveals Zambian households are navigating persistent economic pressures with notable resilience and optimism, tempered by significant concerns over inflation, bill payments, and rampant fraud attempts.

TransUnion's Q2 2025 Consumer Pulse Study, released today, found that 79 percent of Zambians feel hopeful about their financial future, with 82 percent expecting their income to rise within the next year.

This optimism is bolstered by recent gains: 34 percent reported increased household income over the past three months, while 38 percent accelerated debt repayment (up 8 percentage points year-on-year) and 25 percent bolstered emergency savings.

"Zambian consumers are demonstrating remarkable resilience," stated Mildred Stephenson, CEO of TransUnion Zambia. "They're prioritising essentials and actively cutting discretionary spending to maintain stability."

Cautious Optimism Meets Economic Realities:

Despite the hopeful outlook, stark challenges persist:
Inflation is the top concern for 79 percent of respondents over the next six months.
Housing costs (59 percent) and job security (58 percent, up 9pp Year on year) follow closely.
Fifty five percent have reduced discretionary spending (dining out, travel, entertainment).
44 percent scaled back digital services (internet, cable, mobile).

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BSi Steel Zambia
Ministry of Health Zambia
ILO Country Office for Zambia and Malawi

14/11/2025

Resilience in the face of Business Challenges

By Harry Valden Findlay

IN MY numerous years of entrepreneurship, I have observed a lot and I have interacted with many. I have seen passionate and talented entrepreneurs rise and fall, I have seen servants become millionaires, I have witnessed strategies and tactics which were once novel become useless and common place.

In all this, I have come to learn a few things which are definite tell tell signs of great entrepreneurs, but one stands above all: Ones ability to keep going beyond their pain points. It could be financial struggles, inside fights with business partners, theft by workers, late payment from clients, dry markets, legal issues, isolation from family and friends or anything that will stress the hell out of you and make your body realise you are better off quitting.

It's all about perseverance. I have always stated entrepreneurship is hard. But if you can power through these challenges, you keep going even while things are hard, and a little more past that, then going by my experience, I can guarantee that you'll be successful.

As entrepreneurs, we have to be aware of every possible challenge and be honest with ourselves. Know your abilities, know your limitations, accept the challenges and accept that these challenges are supposed to be resolved by you and no one else because all these things happen to all of us. It may be in seasons but they do.

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Lusaka Securities Exchange Plc
European Union in Zambia
Ministry of Local Government and Rural Development-Zambia
Zambia Association of Manufacturers
Lusaka AgroTech Institute - LATI