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Economy

Copper holds steady ahead of US jobs report

Copper and other base metals traded steady on Thursday as investors awaited the release of US payrolls data, expected Friday, that could confirm ...

By Bumba MulengaSeptember 6, 20250

Economy

Gov’t urges agro-dealers to uphold integrity as it rolls out 100% e-voucher FISP

Agriculture Minister, Reuben Phiri, has urged agro-dealers nationwide to uphold professionalism, transparency, and integrity as Government commences the implementation of the 2025/2026 Farmer ...

By Bumba MulengaSeptember 6, 20250

Economy

Zambia’s PMI rises to three-month high on stronger demand

Zambia’s headline Purchasing Managers’ Index (PMI) climbed to 51.2 in August from 50.1 in July, signalling a modest yet steady improvement in private ...

By Bumba MulengaSeptember 6, 20250

Economy

Mauritius reforms offer blueprint for Zambia, says business review agency

The Business Regulatory Review Agency (BRRA) says reforms implemented in Mauritius provide valuable lessons for Zambia as it works to enhance its business ...

By Bumba MulengaSeptember 5, 20250

Economy

EV growth in Zambia surges 334% after duty removal, study reveals

The Zambian Electric Mobility Innovation Alliance (ZEMIA) has reported a 334 percent rise in electric vehicle (EV) uptake since government scrapped customs duty ...

By Bumba MulengaSeptember 4, 20250

Economy

Southern Africa reportedly leads intra-African trade, despite housing 22% of continent’s population

Southern Africa, led by South Africa, has reportedly emerged as the dominant force in intra-African trade, recording US$58.1 billion in exchanges—nearly 30 percent ...

By Bumba MulengaSeptember 4, 20250

Economy

Fears mount over products scarcity as Nigeria’s Dangote refinery gasoline unit risks shut down for 2-3 months

The gasoline unit at Nigeria’s 650,000 barrel-per-day Dangote refinery may be shut for 2-3 months for repairs, industry monitor IIR Energy told clients ...

By Bumba MulengaSeptember 4, 20250

Economy

Policy centre warns mining tax exemptions could erode Zambia’s revenue base

The Centre for Trade Policy and Development (CTPD) has warned that recent tax concessions in the mining sector threaten Zambia’s ability to mobilise ...

By Bumba MulengaSeptember 4, 20250

Economy

Gold hits record $3,530 driven by speculated cuts in U.S interest rates

Gold prices soared to a new record on Tuesday, buoyed by mounting expectations of US interest rate cuts and uncertainty over the Federal ...

By Bumba MulengaSeptember 4, 20250

Economy

Zambia launches U.S. roadshow to boost trade, foreign direct investment

The Government of Zambia, in partnership with the Zambia Development Agency (ZDA) and the Zambian Embassy in Washington, will lead a high-level investment ...

By Bumba MulengaSeptember 4, 20250

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