Zambia: Currency crisis and drought darken prospects Published by Cavan Osborne on 4 April 2016 The Zambian kwacha was one of the weakest currencies on the continent last year.
South African retailer sees wholesale opportunity at DRC-Zambia border Published by Kate Douglas on 19 November 2015 Fruit & Veg City is planning on setting up a wholesale centre at Kasumbalesa, the border town between the DRC and Zambia.
China’s slowdown: What it means for African trade Published by Kate Douglas on 2 November 2015 China’s slowing growth, coupled with the fall in commodity prices, could see African exports to China almost halve in value this year.
Zambian entrepreneur on running a biodiesel and soap production business Published by Kate Douglas on 14 September 2015 Why this aeronautical engineer decided to return to Zambia to try his hand at entrepreneurship and biodiesel production.
Look to regional markets, urges Zambeef boss Published by Staff Writer on 4 September 2015 Small-scale farmers have a vital role to play.
Zambian company proving bees can be big business Published by Wesley Cate on 26 June 2015 Unpacking Bee Sweet Ltd’s innovative business model.
Difficult to compete as a local food processor, says Zambian entrepreneur Published by Kate Douglas on 12 June 2015 Zambian entrepreneur Monica Musonda shares some of the challenges local food processing faces.
Zambia: High potential, but the country is at a crossroad Published by Anna Rosenberg on 9 February 2015 Zambia has all ingredients for economic success, but erratic and inconsistent government policies hold back growth.
Six emerging real estate investment hotspots in Africa Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 19 January 2015 According to property portal Lamudi, likely real estate opportunities in 2015 lie in emerging cities.
Working for Aliko Dangote like doing an MBA, says Zambian entrepreneur Published by Kate Douglas on 4 December 2014 Talking business and entrepreneurship in Zambia with Monica Musonda, founder of Java Foods.
How to become an African success story: Six tips from Zambeef’s boss Published by Kate Douglas on 6 November 2014 ‘There was no empire in the beginning I can assure you of that,’ said Francis Grogan, co-founder and CEO of Zambeef.
Zambia – landlocked or land lucky? Published by Kate Douglas on 31 October 2014 “I believe being landlocked in the middle of Africa is now potentially a great advantage,” says Robin Miller of REIZ.
Rising brand consciousness among Zambian middle class Published by Kate Douglas on 29 October 2014 Abhilash Bajpai, director of home electronics and appliances retailer, Radian Stores, talks about the rise in brand consciousness he is seeing in Zambia.
Meet the Boss: Abhilash Bajpai, director, Radian Stores Published by Kate Douglas on 24 October 2014 “You have to be honest – honest to your profession, to your company and to your target customers. If you can do that it is the first step to success.”
