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Economy

Stakeholders cry out over delayed payments to farmers by Food Reserve Agency, say it threatens new farming season

Stakeholders have called on the Zambian government to expedite payments to farmers who supplied maize to the Food Reserve Agency (FRA), warning that ...

By AUGUSTINE SICHULANovember 13, 20250

Economy

Zambia joins global Coalition on Growing Carbon markets

The Zambian government has announced its full endorsement and membership in the Coalition on Growing Carbon Markets (CGCM), underscoring its commitment to mobilizing ...

By AUGUSTINE SICHULANovember 13, 20250

Metro

Government reaffirms commitment to child protection, social security amid rising child labour

The 2023 Child Labour Survey Report has revealed a worrying increase in children engaged in hazardous work, rising from 216,945 in 2021 to ...

By AUGUSTINE SICHULANovember 13, 20250

Economy

Serbian firms to establish tractor, fertiliser assembly plants in Zambia

Some private sector firms from Serbia are reportedly in the process of setting up tractor and fertiliser assembly plants in Zambia. Newly accredited ...

By AUGUSTINE SICHULANovember 13, 20250

Economy

EU unveils €200 million investment package to accelerate Zambia’s industrial growth

European Commissioner for International Partnerships, Jozef Síkela, has announced more than €200 million in Team Europe investments to support Zambia’s industrial growth, skills ...

By AUGUSTINE SICHULANovember 13, 20250

Economy

Bank of Zambia cuts policy rate to 14.25%, says forex reserves of $5.2 billion able to cover 5 months of imports

The Bank of Zambia (BoZ) has reduced the Monetary Policy Rate (MPR) by 0.25 percentage points, bringing it down from 14.5 percent to ...

By AUGUSTINE SICHULANovember 12, 20250

Metro

Zambia records 24% drop in Malaria incidence, as government targets elimination

Zambia has recorded a significant decline in malaria cases, dropping from 11.5 million in 2023 to 9.5 million in 2024, representing a 24 ...

By AUGUSTINE SICHULANovember 12, 20250

Economy

European Union grants €50 million to revive Zambia railways

The European Union (EU) has granted €50 million to Zambia Railways Limited (ZRL) for the rehabilitation of railway tracks and modernisation of signalling ...

By AUGUSTINE SICHULANovember 12, 20250

Metro

HELSB claims 110 additional loans awarded to students at Mukuba University

The Higher Education Loans and Scholarships Board (HELSB) has reportedly awarded additional student loans to 110 first-year students at Mukuba University for the ...

By AUGUSTINE SICHULANovember 12, 20250

Power and Politics

Zambian government denies terminating maize export deal with Malawi

The Zambian government has denied media reports claiming it had terminated the maize export deal with Malawi over payment issues. A letter allegedly ...

By AUGUSTINE SICHULANovember 12, 20250

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