GREAT EXPECTATIONS: Zambia as Sub-Saharan Africa’s Preferred Investment Destination.
Imagine, if you will, a near-perfect, almost utopic business environment where just about everything that you require to succeed is at your disposal,
By Kamiza Chikula
Global Context of the Gig Economy:Retirement for Non-Traditional Workers
March 1, 2024
Business
One of the biggest events of the last decade has been the exponential rise of the ‘gig economy’.
Royd Kapesa
Public Speaking to Accelerate Career Growth
Feb. 23, 2023
Business
Public speaking has the power to demonstrate competence and confidence.
Royd Kapesa
Zambia’s Economic Analysis
Jan. 3, 2023
Business
After several years of decline, the Zambian economy started to rebound in 2021. Though the country is experiencing continued signs …
Nawa Mutumweno
African SuperfoodsThe Business of Health
Dec. 24, 2022
Business
African countries have the grand economic opportunity of exporting superfoods to meet rising demand.
Nawa Mutumweno
Zambia’s Mining Diversifies with Africa’s Largest Nickel Mine
Oct. 27, 2022
Business
A $250 million investment in the Enterprise Nickel Project by First Quantum Minerals (FQM) is poised to make Zambia the …
Nawa Mutumweno
The Economics of Running a Lodge
Oct. 27, 2022
Business
he successful operation of a lodge doesn’t just happen overnight; it demands innovation
Nawa Mutumweno
Zambia’s Untapped Honey Market
July 9, 2022
Business
Zambia has a marketable supply of about 2,500 tonnes of honey per annum, a tiny fraction of its production potential.
Nawa Mutumweno
The Meetings Industry in Zambia
July 1, 2022
Business
Zambia has long focused on growing leisure tourism and often marginalised business tourism but things are changing.
MulemwaMoongwa
Dealing with remote work burnout
May 4, 2022
Business
Though there have been many positive consequences of remote work, there have also been a number of negative consequences on …
Musonda Kambikambi
The Power of Youth Engagement
May 3, 2022
Business
Africa stands out as the youngest continent with 60 percent of its 1.4 billion population falling under the age of …
Nawa Mutumweno
Tech Hubs Explore New Ways of Doing Business
Feb. 25, 2022
Business
The African continent has the world’s highest rate of entrepreneurship, according to the African…
Derrick Silimina
Africa’s Rising Middle Class in Crisis?
Feb. 13, 2022
Business
Today Africa is rising; it is a story of growth, optimism and prosperity,” says PricewaterhouseCoopers, one of the leading…
Nawa Mutumweno
Dar es Salaam Port Upgrade Zambia’s Gateway to Global Trade
Feb. 13, 2022
Business
As the African continent rides on the waves of globalization, a quiet, yet intense battle for freight business is under …
Mbuyoti Silimina
How Upskilling and Reskilling Can Change your Life and Workplace
Jan. 6, 2022
Business
The COVID-19 pandemic has left no stone unturned when it comes to disrupting the human experience. According to the Pew…
Musonda Kambikambi
Zambia’s 2022 Economic Outlook: From Rebound to Recovery
Jan. 6, 2022
Business
Around the world, households and firms have gradually adapted to life with coronavirus. Although…
Mbuyoti Silimina
Tea Brews Again in Kawambwa
Sept. 7, 2021
Business
With the exception of water, tea is the most consumed beverage in the world. In Zambia, local production…
Nkonkomalimba Kafunda
Zambia’s Uphill Inflation Woes
Sept. 7, 2021
Business
As Africa struggles to respond to the deadly third wave of COVID-19, its month on month inflation is…
Mbuyoti Silimina
Zambia Buys Gold from Local Miners to Bolster Foreign Reserves
Sept. 7, 2021
Business
The Bank of Zambia has begun buying locally produced gold from state owned Zambia Gold Company (which is under…
Nkonkomalimba Kafunda
Remote work visas Work and explore the world
July 5, 2021
Business
If you could live and work in any place in the world, where would you go and why? The answers …
Royd Kapesa
Africa: The next frontier for cryptocurrency
July 2, 2021
Business
Africa is going through a monetary revolution never seen before and has become a fertile ground for digital transactions.
Mbuyoti Silimina
The Skills That Will Define the Future of Work in Zambia
July 2, 2021
Business
If your imagination runs as rampant as mine, thoughts about the future of work bring to mind artificial intelligence and …
Musonda Kambikambi
Roaming Like at Home How far have we come?
May 11, 2021
Business
The issue of high international roaming and data charges in Southern Africa has been on the discussion board for many …
Nawa Mutumweno
The ERP In Pursuit of Zambia’s Economic Recovery
May 7, 2021
Business
As the global economic recession rages on, some African countries are grappling with a series of sovereign debt crises that …
Mbuyoti Silimina
Managing Your Emotions for a Wage
May 7, 2021
Business
What happens when you feel so sad at work that you want to cry, but you can’t?
Musonda Kambikambi
A blueprint for surviving the war for talent
March 4, 2021
Business
In a world where strategic plans and technological advancements are abundant, the legendary business author Peter Drucker advances that “Developing …
Nkwazi Magazine
Digital payments – Key to enhanced regional trade
March 4, 2021
Business
Consumers around the world, Zambia included, have shown an increasing desire to use digital financial services.
Nkwazi Magazine
AfCFTA – The saviour of African trade?
March 4, 2021
Business
There is a new dawn for intra-African trade on the horizon with the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) coming …
Nawa Mutumweno
Seeing the wood for the trees – Zambia’s untapped timber industry
Jan. 9, 2021
Business
We are often told that Zambia is a country blessed with natural resources that few places in the world can …
Nkwazi Magazine
The slow rise of the female CEO
Jan. 9, 2021
Business
I was borderline giddy with excitement when I set out to write this article. As a young woman in leadership
Nkwazi Magazine
The state of entrepreneurship in Zambia
Jan. 9, 2021
Business
The practice of entrepreneurship in Zambia is relatively new given our historical and cultural context.
Nkwazi Magazine
Village banking – key to supporting entrepreneurship in Zambia
Nov. 4, 2020
Business
Across the globe, entrepreneurs and business owners face a major challenge of accessing funding to start or grow their businesses. …
Nkwazi Magazine
Rethinking domestic tourism
Nov. 4, 2020
Business
For many years, the hospitality, travel, tourism and events industries made the world go round and airplanes dominated the skies. …
Nkwazi Magazine
The highway to electric vehicles
Sept. 3, 2020
Business
An electric vehicle revolution is underway as a more eco-conscious world slowly but steadily moves away from petroleum and diesel-fuelled …
Nkwazi Magazine
Employability in the time of COVID-19
Sept. 3, 2020
Business
Running a business in the 21st century has been the ultimate test of acumen and adaptability beginning with the dot-com …
Nkwazi Magazine
An IMF for Africa Seeking economic freedom after decades of independence
Sept. 3, 2020
Business
As Zambia nears 56 years of independence, it is safe to say we have come a long way and the …
Nkwazi Magazine
INVESTING DURING TIMES OF CRISIS
July 9, 2020
Business
What is the stock market? Why do we need a stock exchange? Does it matter, in terms of economic development …
Nkwazi Magazine
Covid-19: What next for Zambian business
July 9, 2020
Business
In recent times businesses in Zambia have been facing challenges as the economy is under pressure due to a number …
Nkwazi Magazine
Do all roads lead to development?
May 19, 2020
Business
There has been a remarkable amount of mass infrastructure development taking place in Zambia within the last decade and a …
Nkwazi Magazine
COVID-19 mayhem and the travel and tourism sector
May 19, 2020
Business
With Zambia’s economic activity already in decline, COVID-19, the disease caused by the novel coronavirus is wreaking havoc
Nkwazi Magazine
Charter Cities: A radical idea whose time has come?
May 19, 2020
Business
Thirty-six kilometres east of Lusaka, a city is rising. Spread over 3,100 acres of land, Nkwashi is a privately-owned and …
Nkwazi Magazine
Growing the local meetings industry
March 4, 2020
Business
In the Zambian context, oftentimes when high level meetings, conferences and exhibitions are held it is not for the community …
Nkwazi Magazine
Climate change and the economy
March 4, 2020
Business
Climate change is one of the most pressing issues of our time. 2019 was the year that concerted climate protests …
Nkwazi Magazine
A pivotal time for Zambia’s economic future
Feb. 7, 2020
Business
Zambia is facing a number of macro-economic challenges but has set itself on a path back to economic stability and …
Nkwazi Magazine
The Untapped “Trash Economy”
Feb. 5, 2020
Business
One person’s waste may prove to be another’s treasure, so the popular saying goes
Nkwazi Magazine
Mitigating the power deficit
Nov. 12, 2019
Business
It goes without saying that to ensure sustainable economic development, consistent electricity supply is necessary.
Nkwazi Magazine
Imposter Syndrome
Nov. 12, 2019
Business
Earlier this year, Aaron Mulenga showed some of his work at the Johannesburg Art Gallery as part of a public …
Nkwazi Magazine
CELEBRATING 25 YEARS OF THE LUSAKA STOCK EXCHANGE
Sept. 4, 2019
Business
Earlier this year, on 21 February 2019 the Lusaka Stock Exchange (LuSE) marked its 25th anniversary. However, this key milestone …
Nkwazi Magazine
Building Zambia by supporting local businesses
Sept. 4, 2019
Business
When the Zambia national soccer team, Chipolopolo, are in action, cords of unity are bound together and everyone moves in …
Nkwazi Magazine
The Future of Work in Zambia
Sept. 4, 2019
Business
In July 1966, the foundation for the future of work in Zambia was laid for the next five decades. The …
Nkwazi Magazine
MTEFs A panacea for Zambia’s economic ills?
July 7, 2019
Business
Planning is an essential foundation stone in the construction of any sustainable economic growth programme.
Nkwazi Magazine
The Zambian mining space More than just copper
July 7, 2019
Business
If you were to ask most Zambians what their country is known for I am sure that the answer would …
Nkwazi Magazine
A Tale of Employee Satisfaction in Zambia
May 7, 2019
Business
The majority of a person’s waking hours are consumed by work, therefore, how they perceive it matters.
Nkwazi Magazine
Vertical farming The way of the future?
May 7, 2019
Business
Agriculture is the primary source of livelihood for many Africans and contributes, on average, 15 percent of Africa’s total gross …
Nkwazi Magazine
AfCTA Towards One African Market
May 7, 2019
Business
March 21, 2018 will go down in history as the day when one of the largest economic integration initiatives in …
Nkwazi Magazine
LEVERAGING THE POWER OF TECHNOLOGY
March 13, 2019
Business
Zambia is making great strides in the use of information and communication technology (ICT) as a tool for national development, …
Nkwazi Magazine
THE TOURISM LENS ONE MARKET, COUNTLESS DESTINATION
March 13, 2019
Business
The Common Market for Eastern and Southern Africa (COMESA) has an abundance of striking tourist attractions, rich and diverse cultures …
Nkwazi Magazine
AQUACULTURE IN ZAMBIA
March 13, 2019
Business
“Zambians love fish,” laughs Tembwe Mutungu. The Chief Financial Officer of Yalelo Zambia sounds like a man who can’t quite …
Nkwazi Magazine
2019 ECONOMIC OUTLOOK
Feb. 4, 2019
Business
The Zambian economy is on the rise again after recent difficult and turbulent times on the backdrop of falling commodity …
Nkwazi Magazine
SLEEPING ECONOMIC GIANTS THE NEED FOR A DIVERSIFIED ECONOMY
Feb. 4, 2019
Business
Zambia’s reliance on copper dates back to independence 54 years ago and shows little sign of lessening significantly.
Nkwazi Magazine
THE GIG ECONOMY A GROWING TREND IN ZAMBIA
Feb. 4, 2019
Business
The gig economy is all around us. Remember the time your organisation needed researchers for six months? What about the …
Nkwazi Magazine
SELLING CITIZENSHIP
Nov. 11, 2018
Business
Home is where your money is Countries around the world have various means by which a foreign nation can acquire …
Nkwazi Magazine
MICROFINANCE
Nov. 11, 2018
Business
A lifeline for SMEs? Zambia’s economy has enormous potential, yet rising inequality disconnects more than half of its 16 million …
Nkwazi Magazine
GOING FOR GROWTH
Nov. 11, 2018
Business
Lending money to small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in Zambia is risky business. However, Noel Nkhoma has built a whole …
Nkwazi Magazine
THE POWER OF SOCIAL MEDIA
Sept. 5, 2018
Business
Revolution is a word often used lightly. Applied to behaviours and patterns that, though a marked change from the norm, …
Nkwazi Magazine
KEEPING TRACK FOR BUSINESS GROWTH
Sept. 5, 2018
Business
When most entrepreneurs begin their journey it is not uncommon for them to state vague goals for what they want …
Nkwazi Magazine
Unlocking Zambia’s Digital Goldmine: The E-Commerce Revolution
Dec. 31, 2023
Business
In the urban landscape of Zambia, a transformative wave is sweeping across
Charles Mafa
Zambia’s Coffee Renaissance
Dec. 31, 2023
Business
Zambian coffee is renowned for its unique flavour profile, characterised by dominant fruit notes
Nawa Mutumweno
COMESA hook $9.9 billion trade inflows:How Zambia Can Leverage Intra-Regional Connections
Nov. 1, 2023
Business
In recent years, the Common Market for Eastern and Southern Africa has made
Mbuyoti Silimina
ADAPTING TO THE AI REVOLUTION:Safeguarding Your Role In Zambia’s Changing Job Market
Nov. 1, 2023
Business
The year 2022 ushered in groundbreaking technology in the artificial intelligence technological landscape with the launch of ChatGPT
Esther Phiri
African Creatives and a New Kind of Economy
June 30, 2023
Business
Leveraging African creatives and content creators is a relatively affordable alternative
Sebastian Moronell
The Lobito – Lusaka Oil Pipeline Pipe Dream or Reality
June 26, 2023
Business
The Angola-Zambia Oil Pipeline is projected to span approximately 1,400 kilometres and boast
Kapijimpanga Mulemba
Unlocking Zambia’s Alternative Sources of Energy
April 28, 2023
Business
Zambia’s energy sector faces a wide range of challenges but efforts are being made to redress
Mbuyoti Silimina
Zambia and CryptocurrencyEmbracing the Future
March 16, 2023
Business
Zambia’s science and technology minister, Felix Mutati, recently announced that the country
Jolezya Adeyemo
The Heart of Africa Body Balm By Skin Africa
Feb. 23, 2023
Business
The Heart of Africa Body Balm is not just 100 percent natural
SKIN Africa
The Wildlife Economy Understanding Natural Capital Assets and Creating Green Jobs
Feb. 23, 2023
Business
The wildlife economy uses plants and animal life as economic assets to create value
Chanda Mwale/WPAZ
DOMESTIC TOURISM THE ZAMBIAN CASE
July 25, 2018
Business
Domestic tourism is a polarising topic for both private sector operators and domestic tourists. Private sector operators bemoan the high …
Nkwazi Magazine
THE 6-HOUR WORK DAY: NEED TO HAVE OR NICE TO HAVE
May 6, 2018
Business
It’s 5:00PM on a Wednesday afternoon and I couldn’t be more relieved. My bags
Nkwazi Magazine
CAPITAL MARKETS IN ZAMBIA
March 5, 2018
Business
Capital markets are markets for buying and selling equity and debt instruments
Nkwazi Magazine
A CORPORATE GUIDE ON CULTURE AND ETIQUETTE: SOUTH AFRICA
March 5, 2018
Business
Its’ three hours till the plane take’s off. You go through your checklist one final time to make sure you …
Nkwazi Magazine
2017 ECONOMIC REVIEW
Jan. 11, 2018
Business
A look at the economic performance over the past year
Nkwazi Magazine
COPPER OUTLOOK
Jan. 11, 2018
Business
World mine production is estimated to have declined by around 2% in the first seven month of 2017, with concentrate …
Nkwazi Magazine
DEMYSTIFYING THE BITCOIN
Nov. 3, 2017
Business
8 years ago, an anonymous Japanese programmer named Satoshi Nakamoto, created Bitcoin as a transparent and decentralised digital payment system
Nkwazi Magazine
COMMERCIALISING TRADITIONAL CEREMONIES
Nov. 3, 2017
Business
How would you react to the news that the Nc’wala Ceremony of the Ngoni speaking people of Eastern Province or …
Nkwazi Magazine
PLANNED TO PERFECTION
Oct. 2, 2017
Business
“…I have always found that plans are useless but planning is indispensable.” – General Dwight D. Eisenhower
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Economies of Load Shedding: No Voltage, High Impact
June 27, 2024
Business
On 17 May 1960, a modern era began for Northern Rhodesia with the commissioning of the man-made marvel known as …
Kamiza Chikula
Understanding Digital Rights: What It Means for the Everyday Person
June 27, 2024
Business
Have you ever had a conversation with a friend and a few hours later, while scrolling on your phone, come …
Royd Kapesa
GREAT EXPECTATIONS: Zambia as Sub-Saharan Africa’s Preferred Investment Destination.
March 1, 2024
Business
Imagine, if you will, a near-perfect, almost utopic business environment where just about everything that you require to succeed is …
Kamiza Chikula
Changing Times For Zambia: National Job Creation
April 30, 2024
Business
Amid economic challenges, Zambia is leveraging both public and private sector strategies to foster employment opportunities. With a focus on …
Nawa Mutumweno
Sustainable Mining: Fact or Myth?
April 30, 2024
Business
We explore the intricate relationship between sustainability and mining globally, with a focus on Zambia's sector. The article underscores the …
Kamiza Chikula