SA’s Sanlam to invest in Zambia, Tanzania Published by Staff Writer on 6 April 2011 South African financial services firm Sanlam said it will invest in medical insurance businesses in Zambia and Tanzania during 2011.
Southern Africa’s retail potential still largely untapped, says Pick n Pay Published by Claude Harding on 28 March 2011 South African retailer Pick n Pay announced the opening of its second store in Zambia, which will extend its footprint in the rest of Africa even further.
Zambia emerging as a strong global mining player Published by Imara Africa Securities team on 1 March 2011 Mining in Zambia will definitely be a key driver for growth in 2011 and beyond.
Nigeria a major focus for Zambia’s Zambeef Published by Claude Harding on 10 February 2011 Zambian agribusiness company Zambeef Products Plc is looking to further boost its operations in Nigeria.
EgyptAir launches Cairo-Lusaka route Published by Staff Writer on 19 January 2011 EgyptAir on Monday launched direct flights from Cairo to Lusaka.
Wal-Mart applies to operate in Zambia Published by Staff Writer on 17 January 2011 US-based retailer Wal-Mart Stores has applied to Zambia’s Competition and Consumer Protection Commission to buy Massmart Holdings’s operation in the southern African country, Bloomberg reported.
Dangote Group president outlines reasons for its investment in Zambia Published by Staff Writer on 17 January 2011 Zambia’s high level of urbanisation as well as the government’s efforts to reduce dependence on copper, has motivated Nigeria’s Dangote Group to build a cement factory in the country.
Zambia copper output to exceed 740,000 tons this year Published by Staff Writer on 10 January 2011 Zambia’s Finance Minister Situmbeko Musokotwane says the country’s copper production is likely to exceed 740,000 tons in 2011.
Zambia seeking partners in mining sector Published by Staff Writer on 5 January 2011 Zambia Consolidated Copper Mines Investment Holdings Plc said in an advertisement today in the Lusaka-based Post newspaper that it is looking for local and foreign partners to help it explore for commodities across six prospecting licences.
The reasons why Astral Foods decided to boost its investment in Zambia Published by Jaco Maritz on 8 December 2010 Astral Foods recently opened a broiler breeding farm and hatchery in Zambia. Jaco Maritz talks to Astral’s Roedolf Steenkamp about Zambia’s poultry industry.
US firm signs $15.4 million funding deal for Zambia safari lodge Published by Claude Harding on 15 November 2010 Orlando-based Capital Corp Merchant Banking has announced it has signed a formal investment proposal with Zambia’s Playland Limited to create the Cresta Mukuni Safari Lodge Victoria Falls.
Zambia to build 12,000 houses through public-private partnership Published by Staff Writer on 13 November 2010 The Zambian government has announced a programme to build a minimum of 12,000 housing units across the country.
Researcher highlights Zambian growth potential Published by Claude Harding on 7 October 2010 Positive investment scenarios are opening up in Zambia, according to pan-African financial services group Imara.
Recovering copper prices to positively impact Zambian economy Published by Imara Africa Securities team on 1 October 2010 Zambia’s economy went through a difficult patch when the global crisis hit and the demand for commodities fell with the resultant impact on prices.
