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Economy

COMESA, EU sign €40 million deal to promote circular economy in East, Southern Africa

The Common Market for Eastern and Southern Africa (COMESA) has signed a €40 million financing agreement with the European Union (EU) to promote ...

By Bumba MulengaAugust 18, 20240

Economy

Zambia export development fund secures $25 million to boost non-traditional exports

The Zambia Export Development Fund (ZEDF) has successfully secured US$25 million in third-party funding from development finance institutions, investors and other supporters to ...

By Bumba MulengaAugust 16, 20240

Economy

Solar industry leaders warn of consequences of abandoning Zambia’s integrated energy resource plan

Zambia’s energy security will continue to face challenges unless adequate resources are secured for the implementation of the Integrated Energy Resource Plan (IRP). ...

By Bumba MulengaAugust 16, 20240

Economy

Speculation on US interest rate cuts fuels price hike of nonferrous metals, as Kwacha slips on rising dollar demand

Prices of nonferrous metals rose on Thursday, fueled by expectations of a potential interest rate cut in the United States, which could weaken ...

By Bumba MulengaAugust 15, 20240

International

WHO declares monkeypox outbreaks in Africa a global health emergency, as DRC accounts for 96% of cases

The World Health Organization (WHO) has declared mpox outbreaks in Congo and other parts of Africa a global health emergency as a new ...

By Bumba MulengaAugust 15, 20240

Economy

ZACCI calls for joint efforts to prevent future trade disruptions at Zambia-DRC borders

The Zambia Chamber of Commerce and Industry (ZACCI) has urged the Zambian and Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) governments to work together to ...

By Bumba MulengaAugust 15, 20240

Economy

Zambia to undergo compliance test, as FATF anti-money laundering evaluation holds in 2027

Zambia is reportedly set to undergo a Mutual Evaluation by the Financial Action Task Force (FATF) in 2027 to assess its compliance with ...

By Bumba MulengaAugust 14, 20240

Economy

African nations urged to factor climate risks into debt negotiations

African civil society groups are urging countries on the continent to include protections against unforeseen conditions, such as climate change, in their debt ...

By Bumba MulengaAugust 14, 20240

Economy

Policy centre urges targeted interventions to bolster monetary policy in tackling Zambia’s inflation surge

The Centre for Trade Policy and Development (CTPD) has called for a comprehensive strategy to address rising inflation amidst slowing economic growth, as ...

By Bumba MulengaAugust 13, 20240

Economy

Trade Minister, Mulenga, denies claims Zambia banned movement of maize to DRC

Commerce, Trade and Industry Minister, Chipoka Mulenga, has strongly denied allegations that Zambia had banned the movement of maize and mealie-meal imported by ...

By Bumba MulengaAugust 13, 20240

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