In last week’s column, we introduced the concept of energy transition and explored its potential impact on Zambia’s mining sector. Additionally, we emphasized how Zambia could strategically position itself to…
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The Centre for Trade Policy and Development (CTPD) in collaboration with the Centre for Primary Care Research (CPCR) has launched a campaign dubbed “Save Zambia from Tobacco” aimed at advocating…
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In this week’s column, we explore the concept of energy transition and its potential impact on Zambia’s mining sector. We discuss how Zambia can strategically position itself to capitalize on…
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The Bank of Zambia (BoZ) Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) is scheduled to announce its monetary policy decision on Wednesday, 17th May 2023. This pivotal announcement arrives at a critical juncture…
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With the increasingly adverse impacts of climate change disproportionately affecting vulnerable and marginalized communities, the Centre for Trade Policy and Development (CTPD) is deeply concerned about the ongoing environmental violations…
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In last week’s column, we examined the adverse consequences of delayed debt restructuring in Zambia, ranging from hindrances to investment and currency depreciation to delayed access to crucial IMF financing.
Zambia’s debt situation has been a topic of discussion ever since the country defaulted on its debt repayment after the Covid-19 pandemic. In response, Zambia has been exploring various means…
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The Centre for Trade Policy Development (CTPD) is calling on Government and mining companies to enhance transparency in the mining sector by increasing beneficial ownership disclosure.
The Centre for Trade Policy and Development (CTPD) is urging Government to ensure that local people in mining areas are protected from deforestation, soil erosion, contamination of local streams and…
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In last week’s column, I made an effort to introduce the concept of Large-Scale Land based investments and highlighted some of the challenges that come with Large Scale Land Based…
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