Advancing a Vision for Zambia’s Gold: A Roadmap towards a Sustainable Gold Value Chain
IN LAST week’s opinion piece, we explored the role and potential that gold as a mineral has in the transformation of Zambia’s economy. DOWNLOAD FULL ARTICLE HERE
IN LAST week’s opinion piece, we explored the role and potential that gold as a mineral has in the transformation of Zambia’s economy. DOWNLOAD FULL ARTICLE HERE
As Zambia commemorates Youth Day, it is crucial to acknowledge the potential that young people have in directing sustainable change. For Zambia, this is particularly important in the management of…
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In the past decade, Zambia’s once rapidly growing economy, which boasted an average growth rate of 7% between 2006 and 2010, has encountered significant slowdowns. The International Monetary Fund (IMF)…
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IN DECEMBER 2023, the world’s focus turned to Dubai in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) for the 28thConference of Parties (COP28). The summit marked a milestone in the ongoing global…
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In our previous opinion piece, we delved into the principle of Comparability of Treatment (CoT) and why it poses challenges for Zambia’s ongoing debt restructuring efforts. The discussion highlighted how…
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The Centre for Trade Policy and Development (CTPD) is concerned over the Bank of Zambia’s recent policy action which significantly raises the statutory reserve ratio (SRR) for commercial banks. Announced…
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ON Monday last week, we explored how the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) agreementoffers Africa opportunities to unlock its economic potential for inclusive growth and sustainable development by establishing…
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The Centre for Trade Policy and Development (CTPD) Applauds ZANACO, Worldview Institute, and Bridging Gap Solutions for collaborative efforts in Environmental Conservation. DOWNLOAD FULL ARTICLE HERE
The current state of the Constituency Development Fund (CDF) guidelines prompts the Centre for Trade Policy and Development (CTPD) to call upon the governments further consideration, specifically in mine host…
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In this week’s article, I explore the consequences of the government collecting mineral taxes in US dollars rather than the local currency, the kwacha. I explore potential considerations and solutions…
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