TransUnion expands into Africa

[Gregory Gondwe] TransUnion, a global credit and information management organisation, has acquired majority shareholding in CRB Holdings Limited, signifying its bold expansion steps into Africa. 28 Oct 2011 11:19

[Netprophet 2011] African ecommerce market has a long way to go

[Herman Manson] A billion Africans and 50 million bank accounts. In South Africa, credit cards are used by only 16.5% of the population (2008). No African country comes close to 1% of total retail spend spent online - the magic figure which constitutes the tipping point for digital retail growth. No wonder, then, that the ecommerce market in Africa hasn't bloomed. 12 May 2011 18:55

Zambia relooks its investments campaign

[Gregory Gondwe] Although Zambia is experiencing more investments in its mining sector, government is planning to establish multi-facility economic zones (MFEZ) across the country and improve its petroleum sector. 15 Sep 2008 09:36

Mwanawasa's death not to derail economic growth - minister

[Gregory Gondwe] Zambia's Finance and National Planning Minister, Ng'andu Magande has down-played fears that the death of the country's President Levy Mwanawasa could derail the country's economic prosperity. 1 Sep 2008 12:10

Zambian economic gurus hold trade and investment meeting

[Gregory Gondwe] A 60-member strong team, drawn from various sectors of economy in Zambia, were last Friday, gathered at Solwezi Provincial city to see how best they can explore trade and investment opportunities in the country. 1 Sep 2008 11:38

BP Zambia restart Ndola operations

[Gregory Gondwe] British Petroleum (BP) Zambia Limited, which was barred from collecting fuel from its Ndola terminal due to a K26bn debt, has started operations after offsetting the debt. 21 Aug 2008 12:24

Zambia to open Africa's largest copper mine

[Gregory Gondwe] Zambia, which is endowed with substantial mineral resources, is to open Africa's largest copper mine in December this year. 21 Aug 2008 11:53

Zambia's new mining fiscal regime boosts revenue

[Gregory Gondwe] Zambia's new mining fiscal regime, which came into effect on April 1 this year, is said to have bolstered the country's revenue. 15 Aug 2008 10:36

Zambia hikes fuel prices

[Gregory Gondwe] Zambia's Energy Regulation Board (ERB) announced in a statement released in Lusaka lats week that it has increased prices of all petroleum products. 12 Aug 2008 09:54