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Zambia Trade and Business News
Growing Africas start-up digital economy in a pandemic
www.itweb.co.zaFrom Mauritius to Mozambique, Ghana to Guinea, rural African businesses are incredibly inventive, overcoming barriers and catching the eyes of big funders with the goal of improving the lives of those around them.
Zambia : Kazungula Bridge to enhance trade between Zambia and Bostwana
www.lusakatimes.comThe Southern Africa Development Community (SADC) Cross Border Traders Association has praised governments of Zambia and Botswana for the progress made towards the completion of the Kazungula Bridge.
Zambia, France talk opportunities
www.daily-mail.co.zmGOVERNMENT has called on French companies to tap into Zambias silver lining investment opportunities in economic sectors to produce more value-added products.
Zambia becomes second nation to tear up Mauritius tax deal - ICIJ
www.icij.orgZambia will now try to estimate how much revenue was lost under its tax treaty with Mauritius, which one official described as not balanced or fair.
Global Mining Report Card: Africa needs to improve
www.miningreview.comThe median score for Africa on the investment attractiveness index showed a decrease of five points this year making it the worst performing region.
Zambias procurement system flawed
www.themastonline.comFINANCE minister Dr Bwalya Ngandu says Zambias current procurement system is flawed and that it is being reformed.
Italy quietly joins ranks of Africas major players
www.theafricareport.comAccording to the United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD), Italys foreign direct investment (FDI) grew to €28 billion in 2018. This makes Italy the sixth largest global investor in Africa after France, Netherlands, United States, United Kingdom, and China.
Africa: How To Make The Business Case for Climate Action in Agriculture
allafrica.comThe majority of the world's 500 million smallholder farmers are essentially dependent on natural rainfall and stable seasons to produce as much as 80 per cent of food in their region. And so, as seasons fluctuate, these farmers are in desperate need of climate-smart practices, services and technologies to help maintain and then increase production.
Zambia: Dutch fund for climate development launched
www.lusakatimes.comThe Minister stressed that the funds which amount to 166 million euros has come at the right time, considering the apparent effects of climate change that has adversely affected the agriculture, tourism and energy sectors, of Zambia.
Zura Southern Africa, an American company, is set to establish a US$160 million multi-model international trade hub for Zimbabwe, Mozambique and Zambia.
southerntimesafrica.com Zura Southern Africa, an American company, is set to establish a US$160 million multi-model international trade hub for Zimbabwe, Mozambique and Zambia.