Domestic
Zambia has been recognized by the African Union as a model country that has institutionalized the coverage of social security to the informal sector by creating structures at National level. Read more: Lusaka Times
Vice President Inonge Wina, says the government will always provide a suitable and fertile economic environment for the development of the music industry in Zambia. Read more: ZNBC
A Kenyan Entrepreneur Joanne Mwangi Yelbert has advised Zambian female entrepreneurs to do business that has impact on other people. Read more: ZNBC
International
Kenya’s food imports have hit the second highest level in history with food orders from abroad reaching US $285 million in January and February. Read more: Business Chief
Eskom Holdings SOC Ltd., which supplies almost all the nation’s power, will lose more than a quarter of its current generating capacity over the next decade as it shuts aging coal-fired plants. Read more: Bloomberg
Pinterest wants to sell its shares at between $15 and $17 when it goes public. That could value the company at nearly $12 billion. Read more: CNN
Boeing is cutting its 737 Max production rate as the company works to return the plane to flight. Read more: CNN
Fiat Chrysler (FCA) says a plan the firm has agreed with Tesla will help them avoid paying fines for violating new European Union emissions rules. Read more: BBC