Author: Mwaka Nyimbili

Understanding the Dynamics of Domestic Debt for Resource Mobilization in Zambia – Part Two.

In last week’s opinion, we looked at the dynamics of domestic debt for domestic resource mobilization in Zambia. We went further to look at the country’s domestic debt stock and…
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CTPD CALLS FOR AMENDMENT TO THE CONSTITUENCY DEVELOPMENT FUND ACT FOR EFFECTIVE DECENTRALIZATION AND UTILIZATION OF CDF.

In a bid to foster equitable development and empower local communities, the Centre for Trade Policy and Development (CTPD) calls upon Government to prioritise the amendment of the Constituency Development…
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The Environmental Management Act: Interrogating proposed amendments and what it means for responsible large-scale land-based investments in Zambia -PART I

In this week’s Monday Opinion, we examine the proposed amendments to the Environmental Management Act and their implications for responsible land-based investments. We explain the necessity of advancing such investments,…
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MAXIMIZING ZAMBIA’S MINERAL WEALTH : STRATEGIC RECOMMENDATIONS FOR MANGANESE AND GOLD MINING.

In our previous Monday Opinion, we delved into the potential of Zambia’s mining sector, with a specific focus on the viability of manganese and gold mining to drive economic growth…
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CTPD CALLS FOR THE INCLUSION OF COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENTS (CDAS) IN THE LEGAL FRAMEWORKS.

With calls for investment in the various economic sectors by the government, it is important to recognize the numerous implications that come with investments such as environmental degradation and loss…
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LEVERAGING MANGANESE AND GOLD MINING FOR ZAMBIA’S ECONOMIC GROWTH AND JOB CREATION.

In this week’s Monday Opinion, we look at the potential of Zambia’s mining sector, specifically focusing on the viability of manganese and gold mining to drive economic growth and job…
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CTPD URGES GOVERNMENT TO BOOST PACRA’S RESOURCING FOR ACCURATE BENEFICIAL OWNERSHIP INFORMATION.

The 2022 Financial Intelligence Centre (FIC) Trends Report highlights a concerning trend of incorporating companies with obscured beneficial ownership for illicit activities and externalizing funds. Such activities fly in the…
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BRICS INFLUENCE IN SHAPING THE FINANCIAL GLOBAL LANDSCAPE AND ITS IMPLICATIONS FOR DEVELOPING ECONOMIES LIKE ZAMBIA.

Last week, we explored the BRICS economy—an alliance of emerging market economies comprising Brazil, Russia, India, China, and South Africa. Now, we shift our focus to examine BRICS’ potential impact…
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CTPD CONCERNED WITH THE WEAK GOVERNANCE AND OVERSIGHT FUNCTIONS AT FIC.

The Centre for Trade Policy and Development (CTPD) is deeply concerned with President Hakainde Hichilema’s delay in appointing the Board of Directors of the Financial Intelligence Centre (FIC).

THE BRICS ECONOMY: UNDERSTANDING THE ORIGINS AND IMPACT ON THE WORLD ECONOMY.

In this week’s edition of the Monday Opinion, we will delve into the BRICS economy, focusing on its origin, expansion, and transformative impact on the global economic landscape.