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ZIPAR backs 2026 growth target, warns on energy bottlenecks

The Zambia Institute for Policy Analysis and Research (ZIPAR) says the proposed 6.4 percent gross domestic product (GDP) growth target in the 2026 ...

By Bumba MulengaOctober 1, 20250

Economy

Stanbic Bank injects US$43 million into fertiliser production drive

Stanbic Bank Zambia has extended a US$43 million working capital facility to United Capital Fertiliser (UCF), reaffirming its commitment to financing the country’s ...

By Bumba MulengaOctober 1, 20250

Economy

PwC warns Zambia’s debt still a major strain despite reforms

PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC) Country Senior Partner Andrew Chibuye has warned that Zambia’s debt remains a serious challenge despite reforms and growing revenues, stressing that ...

By Bumba MulengaSeptember 30, 20250

Economy

Zambia Revenue Authority raises VAT refunds to K2.2 billion monthly, says crackdown on fraud an ongoing exercise

The Zambia Revenue Authority (ZRA) claims it is now disbursing K2.2 billion in Value Added Tax (VAT) refunds every month as part of ...

By Bumba MulengaSeptember 30, 20250

Tech

Techbytes: Facebook adds fan challenges, custom badges for creators (Techcrunch)

Facebook is rolling out features that aim to bring fans closer to their favourite creators: fan challenges and customized top fan badges. The ...

By Bumba MulengaSeptember 30, 20250

Economy

Copper nears 16-month high as supply disruption lifts prices

Copper prices are on track for their strongest monthly performance in a year, with the metal rising nearly 5 percent in September to ...

By Bumba MulengaSeptember 30, 20250

Economy

Musokotwane says US$16 billion tracked under export proceeds framework

Finance and National Planning Minister, Situmbeko Musokotwane, says more than US$16 billion has passed through Zambia’s banking system since the introduction of the ...

By Bumba MulengaSeptember 29, 20250

Economy

Zambia, Tanzania and China sign US$1.4 billion Tanzania-Zambia Railway Authority revitalisation deal

Zambia, Tanzania and China have signed the long-awaited TAZARA Revitalisation Project Agreements, marking a major milestone after more than a year and a ...

By Bumba MulengaSeptember 29, 20250

Economy

Zambia still classified in default despite 94% debt restructuring, says Treasury Secretary, Nkulukusa

Secretary to the Treasury, Felix Nkulukusa, has said Zambia’s pending debt resolution with the remaining private creditors is delaying a full upgrade in ...

By Bumba MulengaSeptember 29, 20250

Economy

Women engineers urged to drive sustainable development

Women engineers are making a profound impact not only within their professions but also in communities, education, mentorship, policy-making and innovation, says Zambia ...

By Bumba MulengaSeptember 28, 20250

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