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FNB officially launches Zambia operation

Wed, 28 Oct 2009 10:20:00 +0200

LUSAKA: First National Bank announced yesterday, 27 October 2009, the launch of its Zambia operation. The operation was officially opened by the president of Zambia, President Rupiah Banda. The company's banking license was issued on 25 November 2008.
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Economy-Zambia: Hard times on the Copperbelt

Thu, 25 Jun 2009 09:56:00 +0200

LUANSHYA: Nowhere in Zambia is the impact of the global financial crisis being felt harder than in the copper and cobalt-rich province of the Copperbelt.
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A better meal than maize-meal

Tue, 31 Mar 2009 16:19:00 +0200

SAMFYA: As food prices soar and stocks continue to fall, Zambians are finding it increasingly difficult to depend on maize and are being urged to look at a cheaper, drought- and pest-resistant alternative that already puts food on the table in the north of the country.
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Engen invests extra $10 million in Zambia

Fri, 28 Nov 2008 15:36:00 +0200

Engen has invested an extra US$10 million in Engen Petroleum Zambia Limited (EPZL). The South African company made the announcement at a red carpet event on Thursday, 27 November, attended by dignitaries including Zambia's Minister of Commerce, Trade and Industry; the Malaysian Ambassador to Zambia and Zimbabwe; and the South African High Commissioner to Zambia.
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Lower copper prices will hurt the poor

Tue, 11 Nov 2008 09:17:00 +0200

LUSAKA: The fall in international copper prices is causing unease in Zambia, one of the world's largest producers, whose impressive economic growth in recent years has been based on copper exports.
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Zambia: Powering up, at last

Mon, 27 Oct 2008 09:19:00 +0200

The Zambian government signed a US$75 million financing agreement with the World Bank this week to provide electricity services to 65,000 new customers, in a country where power cuts have become the norm.
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Zambia relooks its investments campaign

Mon, 15 Sep 2008 09:36:00 +0200

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.
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Mwanawasa's death not to derail economic growth - minister

Mon, 01 Sep 2008 12:10:00 +0200

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.
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Zambian economic gurus hold trade and investment meeting

Mon, 01 Sep 2008 11:38:00 +0200

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.
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BP Zambia restart Ndola operations

Thu, 21 Aug 2008 12:24:00 +0200

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.
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