ECONOMY
Govt hails UNICEF support in addressing impact of climate change on children, youth, vulnerable households
The government has commended UNICEF for its continued role in addressing the growing impacts of climate change ...
After improved global economic ratings, Finance Minister, Musokotwane, says upgrades driven by reforms, not copper prices
Finance and National Planning Minister, Situmbeko Musokotwane, says Zambia’s recent sovereign credit rating upgrades by S&P Global ...
COMESA urges Zambia, member states to harness digital technologies for regional integration
The Common Market for Eastern and Southern Africa (COMESA) has urged member states, including Zambia, to leverage ...
Govt flags threats to non-timber forest products, launches bush2business project
The Zambian government has raised concern that forest degradation driven by charcoal production, land-use change, and climate ...
Mining & Energy
Africa to host first energy efficiency conference, as Zambia Monitor secures exclusive Southern Africa coverage
The African Energy Commission (AFREC) will host the inaugural African Energy Efficiency Conference (AfEEC) on 10–11 December ...
Zambia launches $250 million ASCENT programme to expand access to clean energy
The Zambian government has launched the Accelerated Sustainable and Clean Energy Access Transformation in Zambia (ASCENT-Zambia) programme, ...
Fitch raises 2026 tin price forecast to $35,000 per tonne as supply disruptions persist
Fitch Solutions’ BMI has revised its 2026 tin price forecast upward to US$35,000 per tonne, from an ...
Third phase of artisanal mining training kicks off, targets industry safety, formalization
Government has launched the third phase of its nationwide training programme for artisanal and small-scale miners (ASM), ...
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