Domestic
President Edgar Lungu has called for establishment of linkages between Zambian and Chinese business persons and is hopeful that more business linkages will be established with local business people. Read more: ZNBC
Southern Province Minister, Edify Hamukale, says government has released 34 million Kwacha for the completion of the ultra-modern market and intercity bus terminus in Livingstone. Read more: ZNBC
Energy Minister Mathews Nkuwah has refuted rumors circulating on social media that ZESCO Limited has increased electricity tariffs. Read more: Lusaka Times
MYSILO, Europe’s biggest silo manufacturer has urged Turkish companies to take advantage of Zambia’s favourable investment climate and political stability to invest in the country. Read more: The Independent Observer
The Center for Trade Policy and Development says for Zambia to maximize benefits from the Africa Continental Free Trade Area, the country will need a robust industrial development drive. Read more: Lusaka Times
International
Leading Kenyan bank, Standard Chartered Bank Kenya, has confirmed a 17% rise in net profit to US $80 million, according to Business Daily. Read more: Business Chief
Prime Minister Theresa May said there was not yet enough support for her to put her Brexit deal to a vote in parliament for a third time, but she would continue with talks with lawmakers to try to get their backing. Read more: Reuters
Apple has announced that it is launching its own credit card, Apple Card. There will be both an iPhone and physical version which will launch in the US in the summer, the firm said. Read more: BBC
South Africa’s Finance Minister Tito Mboweni said a discussion must begin on whether the government needs to retain control of all the assets it owns given the poor state of the national finances. Read more: Bloomberg