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Economy

Bank of Zambia approves K5 billion loan facility to boost SME financing

The Bank of Zambia (BoZ) Board has approved a K5 billion loan facility under the Small Business Growth Initiative (SBGI) to enhance access ...

By Bumba MulengaOctober 10, 20240

Economy

World Bank endorses five-year framework for Zambia’s private sector-led growth

The World Bank has approved a new five-year Country Partnership Framework (CPF) to support Zambia’s sustainable private sector-led economic growth, climate resilience and ...

By Bumba MulengaOctober 10, 20240

International

Cameroon govt denies rumours of President Biya’s death

CAMEROON – The government of Cameroon has denied rumours of President Paul Biya’s death, which circulated after his prolonged absence from the public ...

By Bumba MulengaOctober 9, 20240

International

Zimbabwe to begin $20 million compensation for farmers affected by land grabs in early 2000s

Zimbabwe’s government is set to distribute US$20 million in initial compensation to local black and foreign white farmers whose lands were seized during ...

By Bumba MulengaOctober 7, 20240

Economy

Survey shows Zambian business environment in worst state in four years

Business environment in Zambia declined significantly in September 2024, as prolonged load shedding severely impacted operations across multiple sectors. The continued lengthy ...

By Bumba MulengaOctober 7, 20240

Economy

Zambia signs $50 million road construction deal with Arab bank for Kalabo-Sikongo-Angola project

Zambia has signed a US$50 million cooperation agreement with the Arab Bank for Economic Development in Africa (BADEA) for the construction of the ...

By Bumba MulengaOctober 7, 20240

Economy

ZIPAR optimistic about 2025 budget, cites govt plans in mining sector, infrastructure development

The Zambia Institute for Policy Analysis and Research (ZIPAR) has expressed optimism about the 2025 national budget, citing promising developments that could drive ...

By Bumba MulengaOctober 5, 20240

ZM Index

Kwacha drops slightly against US dollar, fears persist over increasing demand by corporates

The Zambian Kwacha experienced a slight drop against the US dollar on Thursday as corporate demand and merchandise importers dominated the market amid ...

By Bumba MulengaOctober 4, 20240

Economy

Economist Chileshe hopeful 2025 budget will deliver economic impacts

The proposed measures in the 2025 national budget, coupled with previous policy pronouncements, provide a solid foundation for strong growth in the coming ...

By Bumba MulengaOctober 3, 20240

Economy

Bank of Zambia records $7.9 billion through export proceeds tracking framework

As at September 27, 2024, approximately $7.9 billion had been recorded through the Export Proceeds Tracking Framework, which mandates that all export earnings ...

By Bumba MulengaOctober 2, 20240

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